Monday 10 June 2019

Programs: Melbourne Ikebana Festival




Event Details: Visit www.waikebana.blogspot.com for the latest updates

Wa: Ikebana Exhibition (Free) 
11am - 5pm, Saturday 31 August 2019
10am - 5pm, Sunday 1 September 2019
Rosina Auditorium, Abbotsford Convent, Melbourne
https://abbotsfordconvent.com.au/visit/visitor-information
Admission Free

Wa: Ikebana Exhibition Opening (Private Function)
10am - 11am, Saturday 31 August 2019
Invitation Only

Wa Ikebana Award
The winner of the Wa Ikebana Award 2019 will be announced during the opening ceremony.

Wa: Ikebana Exhibition Artists' Talk (Free)
11am - 12:00pm, Saturday 31 August 2019
Rosina Auditorium
Admission Free
Free tickets will be available on 1 July 2019.
Booking: Under Construction
Please note:
1. The number of tickets for Artists' Talk is very limited.
2. If you could not obtain a ticket online, you may be able to see Artists' Talk from a distance. Please follow advice from our floor managing staff. Your safety is our first priority. 
3. If it is too crowded, however, please come back to Rosina after 1pm to enjoy our exhibition. Abbotsford Convent has several art galleries, beautiful garden, and nice cafes. 
4. If you have any question, please ask our friendly staff at the reception desk.      

Ikebana Demonstration
12pm - 1:00pm, Saturday 31 August 2019
Rosina Auditorium
Eight demonstrators will create Ikebana works in 6 min. each. We are pleased to announce that Ms Kagawa, Professor in Ichiyo School, from Tokyo will be one of the presenters.
Fee: $5 per person
Tickets will be available on 1 July 2019.
Booking: Under Construction
Please note:
1. The number of tickets for Ikebana Demonstration is very limited. About 40 seats only. 
2. If you could not obtain a ticket online, you may be able to buy a ticket ($2 standing only, no seat available) on the day. Please follow advice from our floor managing staff. Your safety is our first priority. 
3. If it is too crowded, however, please come back to Rosina after 1pm to enjoy our exhibition & the works created by our demonstrators. Abbotsford Convent has several art galleries, beautiful garden, and nice cafes. 

Ikebana Performance with live Music
7pm - 8pm, Saturday 31 August 2019
Salon, Melbourne Recital Centre
Shoso Shimbo will create an Ikebana installation with live music by the internationally renowned Grigoryan Brothers.
Details: https://waikebana.blogspot.com/2019/03/ikebana-performance-at-wa.html
Booking: http://bit.ly/IkebanaGrigoryan

Ikebana Workshops for Beginners
1-5pm, Saturday 31 August 2019 - Ichiyo School
10am-5pm, Sunday 1 September 2019 - Sogetsu School Shoso Shimbo Group
Duration: 50 min
Venue: Yellow Room, Rosina (Yellow Room is next to Rosina Auditorium)
Fee: $35 per person
Booking: http://bit.ly/IkebanaConvent 

Ikebana for Kids
1pm & 2pm, Sunday 1 September 2019
Duration: 45 min
Venue: Rosina Auditorium
Age: Year 1 - Year 6
Fee: $25
Booking: http://bit.ly/IkebanaConventKids


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