Immerse Yourself in Japanese Flower Arrangement
Wa Melbourne Ikebana Festival
7 & 8 September 2024
Abbotsford Convent
Hiroe Swen Exhibtion
Masterpieces: Ceramic Ikebana Containers
Program 2024
Watch elegant ikebana creations by our guest artist, Oshun Tsukagoshi unfold before your eyes as you enjoy special meal at one of Melbourne's finest Historical Houses & Gardens.
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Mr. David Limbrick, Member of Parliament for Victoria, will inaugurate the festival.
Awards presentation for Wa Ikebana Award, Bridal Bouquet Award & Melbourne Ikebana Container Award - Hiroe Swen Award.
Each exhibitors (including ikebana container exhibitors) can invite up to 3 friends and family to the opening. If you are invited by an exhibitor, you don't need to book. Please contact us (wa.ikebana@gmail.com) if you would like invite 4 or more people.
The special exhibition features 20 Ikebana Shofu artists traveling from Japan. All ikebana containers are for sale (Ikebana container award section only).
Free Admission.
Free event. Meet our exhibitors. No booking required.
Duration: 45 min.
Age: Primary School Year 1 - Year 6
Visit our "Book Tickets" page for the details. Tickets will be available from June 2024 to book!
Learn the fundamentals of Ikebana in our beginner-friendly workshops tailored for all ages and genders.
Visit our "Book Tickets" page for the details. Tickets will be available in June 2024 to book!
Learn the fundamentals of Ikebana in our beginner-friendly workshops tailored for all ages and genders.
Visit our "Book Tickets" page for the details. Tickets will be available in June 2024 to book!
Learn the fundamentals of Ikebana in our beginner-friendly workshops tailored for all ages and genders.
Visit our "Book Tickets" page for the details. Tickets will be available in June 2024 to book!
Learn the fundamentals of Ikebana in our beginner-friendly workshops tailored for all ages and genders.
Visit our "Book Tickets" page for the details. Tickets will be available in June 2024 to book!
The nation's top ceramic artists open their stalls.
Internationally acclaimed ceramic artist Hiroe Swen, distinguished with both the Order of Australia and the Order of the Rising Sun, will be featured in our festival where all exhibited pieces will be available for purchase.
Free Admission.
Ikebana Performance by Shoso Shimbo with accompanied music by Slava Grigoryan.
Visit our "Book Tickets" page for the details. Tickets will be available from 5 June 2024 to book!
The special exhibition features 20 Ikebana Shofu artists traveling from Japan. All ikebana containers are for sale (Ikebana container award section only).
Free Admission.
This workshop is for men who are interested in flowers. Female participants are also welcome.
Visit our "Book Tickets" page for the details. Tickets will be available from June 2024 to book!
Free event. Meet our exhibitors. No booking required.
Wa: Melbourne Ikebana Festival is pleased to host a regular conference of the International Society of Ikebana Research (bit.ly/ikebanaresearch).
Six demonstrators will create Ikebana works in 6 min. each. This event is a great introduction to Ikebana. Some of our demonstrators are members of Wa Melbourne Ikebana Festival Committee. We appreciate their hard work for this festival.
Fee: $10.
Visit our "Book Tickets" page for the details. Tickets will be available in June 2024 to book!
Learn the fundamentals of Ikebana in our beginner-friendly workshops tailored for all ages and genders.
Visit our "Book Tickets" page for the details. Tickets will be available in June 2024 to book!
This workshop is conducted in Japanese only. All instructions will be provided exclusively in Japanese. It's akin to participating in an ikebana class in Japan, making it perfect for VEC Japanese students or those planning a visit to Japan. Our instructor, a native Japanese speaker with a degree in applied linguistics, will lead the session.
Visit our "Book Tickets" page for the details. Tickets will be available from June 2024 to book!
Two teams of ikebana artists will compete in a Hana-Awase style performance to live music by the musicians of the renowned Orchestra 21. Tickets will be available from June 2024 to book!
Learn the fundamentals of Ikebana in our beginner-friendly workshops tailored for all ages and genders.
Visit our "Book Tickets" page for the details. Tickets will be available in June 2024 to book!
All welcome. Bridal Ikebana Bouquets are up for auction.
The nation's top ceramic artists open their stalls.
Internationally acclaimed ceramic artist Hiroe Swen, distinguished with both the Order of Australia and the Order of the Rising Sun, will be featured in our festival where all exhibited pieces will be available for purchase.
Free Admission.
Deadline for sending requests for Hanadayori 花信 : Ikebana by Request - Online Exhibition. We plan to publish ikebana works with requests from the viewers on our website & YouTube. We will publish the details in Hanadayori 2023/25 page shortly.
Book Tickets
Witness the mesmerizing creations of ikebana by Oshun Tsukagoshi in the Pavilion, set against the backdrop of Beleura House, one of Melbourne's most esteemed Historical Houses & Gardens. Join us for an evening of culinary delights and artistic wonders at Beleura House. Reserve your seat early to avoid disappointment!
Hanadayori Night - Melbourne. Shoso Shimbo will create an Ikebana installation with live music by internationally renowned Slava Grigoryan. In this ikebana performance, Grigoryan's music becomes part of the materials as Shoso brings the piece together. The work exists in real space and time and the live music constantly transforms the whole composition of the work in a dynamic and symbiotic relationship.
Wa: Melbourne Ikebana Festival is pleased to host a regular conference of the International Society of Ikebana Research (bit.ly/ikebanaresearch). Our conference this year delves into exploring the profound impact of Ikebana on our mental well-being. Booking opens on 1 August 2024.
Ikebana Artists
SLAVA GRIGORYAN + IKEBANA
Contact
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