Sogetsu Ottawa Branch
Previous Events
2023, September 23: Workshop: Solitude, Solitary, Alone In this workshop, led by Michel Charron, 1st Grade Somu, participants created modern arrangements using a limited number of materials to instill the image of Solitude, Solitary, Alone.
2023, February 4: Virtual Demonstration: Valentines - Love and Friendship Using roses, Susan Cano, Riji, six unique arrangements. Click the links for the list of materials and themes and examples.
2022, June 4-5: Annual Exhibition: The Power of Flowers. Focused on the appreciation of nature and respect for the natural world. Arrangements created by members emphasized both the beauty and impact of flowers on our lives. Jointly organized by the Sogetsu Ottawa Branch and the Embassy of Japan in Canada.
2021, June 12-27: Virtual Exhibition - Ikebana in Motion Movement, in ikebana, is defined as the path that the viewer’s eye takes through the arrangement. As you view the arrangements, observe how its title relates to the arrangement. Exhibition held in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan in Canada.
2020, October 16-November 1: Virtual Exhibition: Ikebana and Haiku Poetry Members created arrangements using haiku poems as a source of inspiration. Exhibition held in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan in Canada.
2020, November 7: Virtual Workshop: Composition with Mass and Line Yumiko Tsunakawa-Toma, Komon, led this workshop based on Textbook 3/Lesson 13. Sogetsu Ottawa’s first virtual event.
2020: Ikebana in Isolation. Ikebana is an art for self-expression. The power of flowers and its influence on mental health is well-known. With the arrival of COVID-19 in 2020, the population was asked to self-isolate. Following the cancellation of classes and disrupted contact with their Ikebana teacher, some Sogetsu Ottawa Branch members decided to create flower arrangements based on what they had available at home. Each floral arrangement exemplifies self-expression in isolation.
2020 : L’Ikebana en isolement. L’Ikebana est l’art de l’expression de soi. Le pouvoir des fleurs et leur effet bénéfique sur la santé mentale est reconnus. Lors de l’arrivée de la COVID-19 en 2020, la santé publique exigea aux gens de se placer en isolement. Des classes annulées et liens perturbés avec les professeur(e)s de l’Ikebana s’ensuivirent. Certains membres de la section Sogetsu d’Ottawa décidèrent de créer des arrangements floraux avec ce qu’elles ou ils avaient à leur disposition. Chaque arrangement floral illustre bien l’expression de soi en isolement.
2019, November 2: Workshop: A Japanese-Canadian Approach to Mizuhiki
Miki Mitchell led this workshop on creating a celebratory Ikebana arrangement by incorporating mizuhiki (colourful paper strings that are a Japanese symbol of celebration.Le 2 novembre 2019 : Atelier « Mizuhiki : perspective Japon-Canada »
Dirigé par Miki Mitchell, Riji, cet atelier portait sur la création d’un arrangement Ikebana et l’utilisation de mizuhiki. Ces ficelles de papier washi torsadé, de multiples couleurs, sont utilisées lors des célébrations au Japon.
2019, October 5-6: Sogetsu Ottawa Branch Exhibition “Wabi-sabi”
Hosted by the Embassy of Japan in Canada, the exhibition focused on the theme “wabi-sabi”, a Japanese term highlighting the natural beauty in the imperfections of life.
Les 5 et 6 octobre 2019 : Exposition de la section Sogetsu d’Ottawa « Wabi-Sabi »
L’exposition, présentée en collaboration avec l’Ambassade du Japon au Canada, mettait en lumière la philosophie de vie d’origine japonaise qui consiste à profiter du moment présent et à apprécier la beauté dans l’imperfection.
2019, August 24: Workshop: Summer Expressions
Kaye Vosberg, Riji from Sogetsu Massachusetts Branch, invited participants to explore using clear containers with seasonal summer plant material.Le 24 août 2019 : Atelier « Expressions cristallines de l’été »
L’atelier fût présenté par Kaye Vosberg, Riji, de la section Sogetsu du Massachusetts. Les participants devaient utiliser un vase transparent et des plantes saisonnières dans leur composition florale.