Hanakuma Ikebana

Ikebana is the approach by which we take something from nature and seek to reveal its essential character, natural perfection and beauty in ways that are not possible in a garden context.

The flowers and materials we work with in ikebana are not only 'arranged' but are brought to life by the skilled hands of the artist. In this sense it is far from simply placing flowers in a vase and even has quite a different approach to working with materials, both natural and unconventional, than the practice of western floristry. Through Ikebana we can see and experience the transient and fragile beauty of flowers and natural materials in their most pure essence, bringing delight, surprise, elegance and joy, uplifting mind and spirit in the process.

Alexander Evans has been studying Ikebana since 2014 in both Canberra and Sydney as well as having had the great privilege of having some lessons at Sogetsu Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.

Arrangements, Classes, Demonstrations and Workshops.

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