Ikebana Newsletter Melbourne
October 2024
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1. Events Calendar
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7 October - 21 October 2024: Hiroe Swen Post Exhibition Sale.
12 October 2024: Ikebana Introduction Workshop. https://bit.ly/IkebanaIntro
12 October 2024: Monthly Ikebana Challenge: Join as a new participant or request a link to join if you participated in 2023.
26 October 2024: Ikebana Symposium - Ikebana in the World, International Society of Ikebana Research, Kyoto.
27 October 2024: Yering Station Sculpture Awards & Exhibition (till 8 December). Shoso Shimbo was selected as a finalist.
31 October 2024: Ikebana Demonstration by Kosa Nishiyama.
16 November 2024: Ikebana Introduction Workshop. https://bit.ly/IkebanaIntro
16 November 2024: Monthly Ikebana Challenge
14 December 2024: Monthly Ikebana Challenge
January 2025: Ikebana Aesthetics Program Level 1 starts (Zoom Ikebana Dojo)
January 2025: Ikebana Certificate Course, Term 1 starts - New students welcome
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2. Class Dates Term 3, 2024
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Wednesday Class (1:00 - 2:30 pm)
7, 14, 21, 28 August
11, 18 September
16, 23 October
Wednesday Class (7:00 - 8:30 pm)
7, 14, 21, 28 August
11, 18 September
16, 23 October
Saturday Class (10:00 - 11:30 am)
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August
14, 21 September
12 October
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3. Ikebana Introductory Class - Gift Voucher Available
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One-hour all-inclusive ikebana workshop for beginners. Join with your friends or family. $60 p.p.
Venue: Murrumbeena or North Balwyn.
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4. New Bank Account
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Account Name: Tsubo Melbourne Pty Ltd
BSB: 033070 Account number: 527917
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5. Call for Papers - ISIR
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Become a member of International Society of Ikebana Research (ISIR) and submit your paper by 31 October.
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6. Ikebana in School
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Shoso and his associates started a new project to promote Ikebana to Australian students. http://bit.ly/Ikebana-School
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7. Ikebana for your shop/office?
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Elevate your shop or office ambience with a touch of fresh ikebana! Shoso and his skilled team are ready to craft stunning floral arrangements tailored to your space.
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8. Looking for an Ikebana class near you?
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https://www.ikebanafestival.com/directory
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9. Hanadayori: Online Exhibition, Photo Book & Perfumes
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Details of Hanadayori 2025 will be announced shortly.
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10. Recent Publication
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2024a. The Way of Ikebana (Translation), a chapter from “Hana ni ikiru hitotachi e” (1967) by Suido Yamane. International Journal of Ikebana Studies, 11, 31-34. https://doi.org/10.57290/ikebana.11.0_31
2024b. いけ花と環境倫理 International Journal of Ikebana Studies, 11, 26-30 https://doi.org/10.57290/ikebana.11.0_26
2024c. Art of Meditation: Attitudes to Nature in Japanese Gardens and Ikebana, Garland Magazine 35, Launch - 24 June 2024.
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11. Shoso featured in the media
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ABC - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAvG2nOPu2A/?igsh=dzJuMndyOXZ6czY5
ABC Gardening Australia - https://www.shoso.com.au/2023/09/abcs-gardening-australia.html
The Age Newspaper - https://www.shoso.com.au/2022/08/ikebana-article-on-age-newspaper.html
SBS - SBS Japanese radio program.
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12. Wa 2024 - Thank you
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Thank You for Your Incredible Support at Wa Melbourne Ikebana Festival 2024
Dear All Our Volunteers
Thank you for your hard work and dedication as a volunteer at Wa Melbourne Ikebana Festival 2024. The success of Wa 2024 is a direct result of your invaluable contribution. Because of your efforts, we were able to offer many exciting events to our visitors, either free or at affordable prices.
We hope you found it rewarding and meaningful to be part of this vibrant international event—connecting with amazing artists, welcoming countless visitors, and collaborating with our dedicated team.
Moreover, we want to emphasize that your impact goes beyond the festival itself. Your contributions have helped lay the foundation for our future goals and dreams. Our mission is to share the joy of ikebana, which fosters connections between people and nature. Ikebana also brings moments of peace and reflection, which are essential for mental well-being and environmental care (https://www.ikebanafestival.com/about-1-1/wa-2024-opening-remarks).
Thanks to your support, we are confident that we can create a brighter future for ikebana practitioners and offer even more opportunities for new teachers to flourish.
Once again, thank you for being part of this journey with us. We look forward to continuing to make a difference together.
Warm regards,
Shoan Lo
Managing Director
Wa Melbourne Ikebana Festival 2024
Please contact us to receive your certificate. wa.ikebana@gmail.com
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13. Wa 2024 - Thank you / Opening Speech
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Dr Shoso Shimbo
0439 314 097
Murrumbeena Melbourne
