I trimmed off the maple leaves to open up the branch line and minimize having two areas of mass between the leaves and the flowers.  I also took away a couple of the maple leaves to the right of the flowers. I have to admit I was apprehensive to trim away the maple l…

Ikebana Aesthetics Program -  Four Ikebana Elements Level 2 Learn about the four Ikebana elements online from February 2021. Beginners welcome.  日本からのご参加歓迎いたします。 Video Tutorial : See Avobe. Please follow  our site  or subscribe to our  YouTube Channel . When :  (Melb…

Level 3 - Beyond  Design  Principles - Forms  When :  (Melbourne, Australia Time)   Check your local time. 2:00 - 2:30 PM (AEST),  17 Sept 2022  2:00 - 2:30 PM (AEST),  24 Sept 2022 2:00 - 2:30 PM (AEST),   1 Oct 2022 2:00 - 2:30 PM (AEDT),  29 Oct 2022 (Note: This ses…

The Age newspaper interviewed Shoso Shimbo and published a great  article about ikebana. Please find out why Shoso emphasizes the importance of basic styles.    If you are doing our 1000 Ikebana Challenge , practice basic styles as often as possible. Basic styles co…