Sogetsu Ottawa Branch
Japanese Flower Arranging: Anything, anywhere, by anyone
Upcoming Events and Workshops
March 12 & 19, 2024: Zoom demonstration and workshop by Ilse Beunen
May 11, 2024: Annual General Meeting and workshop
Spring 2024: Ikebana and Nature Walkabout (date to be confirmed)
Summer 2024: Outdoor Workshop (date to be confirmed)
Previous Events and Workshops
2022 Sogetsu Ottawa Branch exhibition “The Power of Flowers” (June 4-5, 2022) Exhibition jointly organized by the Sogetsu Ottawa Branch and the Embassy of Japan in Canada
The exhibition jointly organized by the Sogetsu Ottawa Branch and the Embassy of Japan in Canada focused on the appreciation of nature and respect for the natural world. Ikebana arrangements created by members emphasized both the beauty and impact of flowers on our lives.
2021 Sogetsu Ottawa Branch virtual exhibition “Ikebana in Motion” (June 12-27, 2021)
The Japanese floral art exhibition was held in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan in Canada. The title refers to movement, one of four principles of Sogetsu Ikebana. In art, movement is defined as the path the viewer’s eye takes through the arrangement, often leading to the focal point. As you scroll through the photos, please observe how the chosen title relates to the arrangement. It varies. Some are subtle, sometimes figurative, and others are unequivocal.
Photo credit: Alexander Evans, artist and photographer.
Photo credit: Alexander Evans, artist and photographer.
2020 Sogetsu Ottawa Branch virtual exhibition “Ikebana and Haiku Poetry” (October 17-November 1)
The exhibition was held in collaboration with Embassy of Japan in Canada. The uniqueness of the exhibition’s theme is the inclusion of Haiku poems as source of inspiration for participants. Selected poems give verbal meaning to each Ikebana creation. As you scroll through photos, read the poem first, then view the photo attentively. Enjoy the endless possibilities created by two traditional Japanese inspired-art forms.
I write, erase, rewrite
Erase again, and then
A poppy blooms.
— Hokusai, Katsushika