Ikebana lesson on April 12
We practiced the horizontal forme with the branches of Japanese fantail willow. The participant took advantage of a unique forme of the willow and realized the current of the energy in her work.
Tea ceremony at MANG’ANIMES
I participated in the Japanese culture event ‘MANG’ANIMES’ at Nimes last weekend. It was the first time to do the demonstration of Tea ceremony on the stage surrounded by lots of people. I hope the participants got interested in the traditional Japanese culture as same as the pop culture. Thank you for having me at
Tea ceremony at Nîmes
I will participate in the event MANG’ANIMES that is held from April 8 to 10 at Parc des Expos at Nîmes. What I will organize in this event is the demonstration of the Tea Ceremony on April 9 from 1p.m. to 2p.m. Hope to see you there!
Private lesson of ikebana
I organized a private lesson of ikebana at my appartement this Monday. The participant chose my lesson as the gift for her friend, and they enjoyed creating the ikebana works together during the session. I’m so glad to hear that they had an unforgettable experience during their spring vacation. Thank you for choosing this ikebana
Ikebana workshops in April at ADRA
I launched the ikebana workshops in September at ADRA, and some participants has started to learn the ikebana with me. If you are interested in ikebana, you are always very welcome to my lessons. Here are the dates and times at which you can attend the workshop in April. Wed April 12 10:30-12:30 : 4
Kimono lecture at Atelier du Singe Vert
I did a demonstration of kimono-wearing, then I held some poses as a model on kimono for dessins at Atelier du Singe Vert in Montpellier. It was a good opportunity to share the culture of kimono with artist painters. I was very fascinated by their dessins that were drawn within just10 minutes! Thank you very
Ikebana lesson on March 18
We practiced the diagonal form with the branches of forsythia. In Japan, we use often this plant as the symbol of the early spring for ikebana.
Ikebana lesson on March 11
We practiced how to curve the flexible branches with using the dragon’s claw willow. It was difficult to acquire the technique how to bend them well without breaking them as in the beginning the participants didn’t know well how hard they could apply force to curve them. However, they did a good job to create
Kimono workshop
I will organize a workshop of kimono on March 19 at Atelier du Singe Vert with great artist Nathalie. I will be in charge of the presentation and demonstration of kimono, then I will be a model dressed in kimono during the drawing. Nathalie will show and advise you how to dessin a person in
Ikebana lesson on March 8
We practiced the vertical form with the branches of peach for the Doll’s Festival in Japan on March 3rd. The flowers of peach are very elegant and gorgeous when they reach full bloom.