Miyako's demonstration at the Japanesque event at St. Mary's University last September 2017 was featured in "Sō" (『草』) magazine, Aug 2018 edition. "Sō" is the official publication for the Sogetsu Teachers' Association.
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"Sō" Magazine June 2018
Miyako's ikebana display last year at the Halifax Public Gardens is featured in the June 2018 edition of "Sō" (「草」) magazine, the official publication of the Sogetsu Teachers' Association. This display was part of the celebration for Canada 150, the 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation, and was held in cooperation with the Atlantic Rhododendron and Horticultural Society.
Ikebana Lessons Cancel Policy Change
This announcement is for our ikebana students.
We are tweaking our lesson cancellation policy a little (effective Feb 23, 2018).
Old Cancellation Policy:
- Up to 1 day before lesson date: No charge.
- Same-day or no-show: Full charge (1 lesson)
New Cancellation Policy:
- Up to 2 days before lesson date: No charge.
- 1 day before lesson date: $20 +HST.
- Same-day or no-show: Full charge (1 lesson)
Extra Colour: The Planning Behind The Lessons
The ikebana lessons are individualized. Each lesson is planned specifically with each student's rank and skill level in mind. Flowers and branches are carefully chosen so that they are appropriate for each student's lesson theme. The flowers/branches are ordered (usually 4-5 days in advance).
Sometimes, we do have a wait-list. It might be natural to assume that if one cancels, then another person can take the spot. That works out sometimes but more often than not, it's not as straightforward as we would like to think. If the student level is different, then the pre-ordered flowers would not be appropriate. New planning and adjustments need to be made. Usually it's a last-minute scramble around town, scouring florists for suitable flowers!
Of course, there is usually an important reason for a cancellation. We understand this. Unavoidable circumstances happen to us too. And that's OK! But if you do know that you need to cancel, the sooner you let us know, the better it is for us to adjust!
Thank you very much for your understanding and continued support.
Happy New Year 2018!
Akemashite omedetou gozaimasu! 明けましておめでとうございます！
Let's welcome the Year of the Dog with an eager bow-wow! (or "wan-wan" as the Japanese would say!) May Lady Luck smile upon you in 2018!
2017 Year-End Store Hours
Ikebana Lessons Fee Change
This announcement is for our ikebana students.
Sadly, the time has come to announce an increase in our ikebana lesson fees. This is the first time that lesson fees are being raised since Miyako started teaching in 2008. Even as flower prices kept going up through the years, we were able to keep the fees unchanged with the help of the economy of scale afforded by more students coming to learn...that is up till now.
New Ikebana Lesson Fees effective from January 1, 2018.
Single Lesson 50.00 +HST
3-Lesson Set: 125.00 +HST
Lessons that have already been paid for will be honoured with no additional fee.
Thank you very much for your understanding and continued support.
"Sō" Magazine October 2017
Last year Miyako conducted an ikebana workshop with a group of St. Mary's University students. This activity is featured in the October, 2017 edition of "Sō" (「草」) magazine, the official publication of the Sogetsu Teachers' Association.
See more about that workshop here.
"Sō" Magazine August 2017
The arrangement displayed during the Afterglow Art Festival 2016 in Bridgewater NS was featured in the August 2017 issue of "Sō" (「草」) Magazine, the official publication of the Sogetsu Teachers' Association.
To find out more about what we did at the Afterglow Art Festival 2016, please click here.
"Sō" Magazine April 2017
The ikebana display created by Miyako for Easter Liturgy at the Sacred Heart School of Halifax last year (2016) was featured in the April, 2017 edition of "Sō" (「草」) magazine, the official publication of the Sogetsu Teachers' Association.
"Sō" Magazine Feb 2017
The ikebana display created by Miyako for the 2016 Atlantic Canada Japanese Language Speech Contest held at St. Mary's University was featured in the February, 2017 edition of "Sō" (「草」) magazine, the official publication of the Sogetsu Teachers' Association.