Dahlias Transformed

Last Sunday, we chanced upon an exhibit by the Dahlia Society of Nova Scotia. (http://www.dahlianovascotia.com/index.php) They were showcasing their perfectly grown dahlias.  We could feel the care and devotion that were given to bring these blooms into this beautiful culmination!  We were also lucky enough to bring home some of the flowers at the end of the day.

Here is a little ikebana arrangement using some of the lovely dahlias.  We used a soft vine and let it flow down from the mass of dahlia.  The arrangement is currently displayed at the shop.

(Photos by the ikebana shop.  All rights reserved.)

20110907 Valerie Sokolenko

After our August break, ikebana lessons have started again! Valerie uses *susuki* grass in this arrangement that emphasizes straight lines. 

Does anyone know what is the local name for this grass?

Photo by the ikebana shop.  All rights reserved.​

Alderney Gate Library Demo

Thank you to all who joined us at the Alderney Gate Public Library last night!  We hope your interest in ikebana has been piqued!

Thank you to the Halifax Public Libraries for inviting us!

(Photo by the ikebana shop.  All rights reserved.)

Bedford Library Ikebana Workshop

Thank you very much to all participants of the ikebana workshop at the Bedford Public Library last night.  We hope you enjoyed it!

Thank you to the Halifax Public Libraries for letting us participate in the Art Attack program.

(All photos by the ikebana shop.  All rights reserved.)