Tips & Tricks

Ikebana tips #27: Introducing Shoka Shimputai

For the next few of my videos, and as a prelude to developing more indepth lessons, I’d like to give you a tour of

Dec 24, 2017
Ikebana tips #26: alternative to Ukezutsu

In my previous tip, #25, I showed you the traditional “ukezutsu” and how to use it. Of course, it’s not something everyone has lying

Oct 22, 2017
Ikebana tips #25: tricky rikka tip – ukezutsu

Rikka is a fascinating, beautiful style of Ikenobo Ikebana that is difficult to master. There are many techniques which will help you to create

Aug 13, 2017
Ikebana tips #24: caring for your hasami

I suspect that may of us take our hasami for ganted.  Use them, pop them in our toolbox or drawer and that’s it.  But

Jun 17, 2017