<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Sogetsu Ikebana Sydney/NSW Branch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sogetsu Ikebana: Cultivating Community & Art]]></description><link>https://www.sogetsu-ikebana.org.au/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2026 10:32:25 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.sogetsu-ikebana.org.au/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Spring Awakening Exhibition at Royal Botanical Garden Sydney]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Spring Awakening Sogetsu Ikebana Exhibition, a prelude to our 100th anniversary celebrations, was a great success. Over the four days, we welcomed many visitors who came to admire the beautiful Ikebana creations by our talented member artists. The exhibition received an abundance of wonderful compliments and warm feedback, making it a truly memorable celebrations of creativity, friendship and the spirit of Sogetsu Ikebana.]]></description><link>https://www.sogetsu-ikebana.org.au/post/spring-awakening-exhibition-at-royal-botanical-garden-sydney</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad3338c0aa41647c692c1b9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ee26d_9419f488796946f0973411affa8615d9~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sogetsu New South Wales</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transform an Ordinary Container into a Hanging Ikebana]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our August 2026 workshop was led by Director Hiroko Prado, who gave a demonstration on  how to elevate everyday objects into suspended Ikebana. Hiroko showed us how to use cloths and simple rope techniques, including an easy 5-minute macramé method, to convert glass, ceramic, or metal containers into hanging vases without glue, tape, or permanent alterations.  Designs suspended Ikebana arrangements tailored to showcase unique overhead and eye-level perspectives.]]></description><link>https://www.sogetsu-ikebana.org.au/post/transform-an-ordinary-container-into-a-hanging-ikebana</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a82a4c0e83af8acb86db1cf</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:40:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ee26d_7b825c0c7cfe48b7a82a0f23e8550b9e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sogetsu New South Wales</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sogetsu Ikebana Exhibition at the annual Camellia Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Camellia Show]]></description><link>https://www.sogetsu-ikebana.org.au/post/sogetsu-ikebana-exhibition-at-the-annual-camellia-show</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a730bde277d47c355d2da2b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ee26d_c1f2f25543eb42349f7b1db3a6966ff9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sogetsu New South Wales</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sogetsu Ikebana Sydney NSW Exhibition in the Historical Eryldene House &#38; Garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ikebana at Eryldene House &#38; Garden]]></description><link>https://www.sogetsu-ikebana.org.au/post/sogetsu-ikebana-sydney-nsw-exhibition-in-the-historical-eryldene-house-garden</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7185c22155f73d88060728</guid><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:48:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ee26d_eebeca49dcdf4bc09a7445fbb18ca73c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_763,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sogetsu New South Wales</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miniature - with or without a Twist]]></title><description><![CDATA[This workshop was lead by our long standing member Junko Daniels who invited us to explore the art of miniature Ikebana arrangements again. Create using traditional techniques with classic containers and fresh flowers, or get creative with recycled vessels and unexpected materials. Prefer to skip fresh florals? That was welcome too. There are no limits—just your imagination.]]></description><link>https://www.sogetsu-ikebana.org.au/post/miniature-with-or-without-a-twist</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4df8ffb8c63eb9e5408e79</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:29:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/88db9c_50370d0e3a2744d9b765e49e3d5112a4~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_300,h_300,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sogetsu New South Wales</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relief Work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Relief-A Sculptural Technique]]></description><link>https://www.sogetsu-ikebana.org.au/post/relief-work</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a800e8840f3daf10ba17fa7</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ee26d_f0386d99f288436a89e70fa1f6b40617~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_864,h_865,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sogetsu New South Wales</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water-Expressing Coolness]]></title><description><![CDATA[How do we capture the essence of a refreshing breeze or a coolness in a still pool in an Ikebana arrangement? In this workshop, I, Paulina Rosa was given this opportunity to demonstrate the versatile power of water in Ikebana, the exploration of fluidity and coolness. All members are invited to reimagine water not just as a necessity, but as the hero of their arrangement. As usual, our talented members were able to arrange a variety of designs showcasing “Water” it’s depth from above, its...]]></description><link>https://www.sogetsu-ikebana.org.au/post/water-expressing-coolness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8009b440f3daf10ba175b7</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ee26d_7db38e8cbd9442daa47b8d20933d66e0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_999,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sogetsu New South Wales</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christmas Wreath Making]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our final Sogetsu Sydney/NSW meeting of the year was a wonderful Magnolia leaf wreath workshop. We ended the year with a cheerful potluck lunch and plenty of smiles. Thank you to everyone for a year filled with learning, creativity, and friendship.]]></description><link>https://www.sogetsu-ikebana.org.au/post/christmas-wreath-making</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a83ad18fb2218bea30959af</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ee26d_4cfc5630fd5f42d284147f12ad96a26e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_612,h_725,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sogetsu New South Wales</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Self-made Ikebana Container with Unconventional Materials]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this hands-on workshop, members designed unique containers by shaping chicken wire into the desired form, then decorating it with glass marbles and straws. It was a wonderful opportunity to be able to make a self-made Ikebana vase and to be inspired by the variety of creative containers and arrangements made by fellow members.]]></description><link>https://www.sogetsu-ikebana.org.au/post/self-made-ikebana-container-with-unconventional-materials</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a83b6436f644c8dfb46f75b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ee26d_2f0b9de013924a288e5aae9f16f34c19~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sogetsu New South Wales</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discover the Art of Bamboo for Ikebana]]></title><description><![CDATA[The workshop was conducted by our talented member Jaime Lee, who shared a creative and inspiring approach to incorporating bamboo into Ikebana. It was a hands-on session where participants crafted their own bamboo objects and personalized them with a vibrant colour palette of red, black, white, or gold. Each piece became a unique expression of the maker’s style and was then beautifully integrated into an ikebana floral arrangement. The result? A wonderful fusion of natural materials, artistic...]]></description><link>https://www.sogetsu-ikebana.org.au/post/discover-the-art-of-bamboo-for-ikebana</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a83e1a26f644c8dfb4759d3</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ee26d_823e75719e774417b6a3b715fb83a8a4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_994,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sogetsu New South Wales</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[All About Winter]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we are in the middle of winter, our longstanding member Margaret Hall invited us to incorporate winter as our Ikebana theme. Bare branches stretching gracefully, the warm glow of firelight, the crisp sparkle of snow, or the delicate sheen of ice. Each of these elements can inspire your ikebana designs, bringing the serene essence of the season into your arrangement. Imagine using natural textures and contrasting forms to tell a winter story through Ikebana. This workshop was about...]]></description><link>https://www.sogetsu-ikebana.org.au/post/all-about-winter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a83e35c0fc3a56d442dc27c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ee26d_380c8a64eba740d3832a1e2decc33816~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_918,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sogetsu New South Wales</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collaboration with Egg Cartons and Flowers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Led by our talented member Junko Daniels, this inspiring workshop delved into the creative possibilities of incorporating egg cartons and fresh floral materials into Ikebana arrangements. Junko began the session with a captivating demonstration, showcasing how everyday, often discarded items—like egg cartons—can be transformed into striking elements of floral design. She used various parts of the cartons, cutting, shaping, and assembling them into unique structural components. To add vibrancy...]]></description><link>https://www.sogetsu-ikebana.org.au/post/collaboration-with-egg-cartons-and-flowers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a83e4cdbecb69ff147f495e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 04:52:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ee26d_9022abaf1b1445e098f9fafc03964885~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sogetsu New South Wales</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Only One Kind of Material with a Twist – Focusing on Light, Shadow, and Reflection.]]></title><description><![CDATA[This month, we had member Maude Freymond-Wanner, an artist of her own right, to conduct the workshop and the theme was to work with only one material plus exploring light and reflection through the Ikebana. Maude’s intention behind using “Only One Kind of Material” was to push the boundaries of her design practice and embrace creative opportunities that would likely remain unexplored if she had more options. She deliberately selected a material that she doesn’t particularly love, but one and...]]></description><link>https://www.sogetsu-ikebana.org.au/post/only-one-kind-of-material-with-a-twist-focusing-on-light-shadow-and-reflection</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a83e5da3a73f167659d1b81</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ee26d_c34e07617778435083c499780423c4cc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_894,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sogetsu New South Wales</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Autumn Maze-Zashi in Basket]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was Paulina's privilege to conduct a demonstration for May’s workshop where we explored the theme “Autumn Maze-Zashi in Basket.” Maze-Zashi literally means “inserting a mixture of flowers,” and this style requires using more than five kinds of materials. We encourage members to find their autumn treasures: beautiful lines and colourful materials from their garden, fields, or wherever inspiration strikes! And we have a variety of Japanese baskets used for these delicate and beautiful...]]></description><link>https://www.sogetsu-ikebana.org.au/post/autumn-maze-zashi-in-basket</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a83e7b90fc3a56d442dcde4</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ee26d_2eee209f82e74a02825b44ed2e6ec73c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sogetsu New South Wales</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unconventional Materials with a Twist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our April workshop was conduction by our Director Hiroko Prado who demonstrated folding technics and cutting paper in specific ways to create three-dimensional shapes. These sculptural elements were then be incorporated into our ikebana arrangements, adding a unique touch to our compositions. There were many other creative ideas our members use with different unconventional materials in their arrangements, have a look at there Ikebana here!]]></description><link>https://www.sogetsu-ikebana.org.au/post/unconventional-materials-with-a-twist</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a83e98cf6a420d143f1d886</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ee26d_5c459808db604b1eb4918ca1ccb2752a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sogetsu New South Wales</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bark Galore: After the Storm Treasure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our highly experienced and creative member Jenny Goodwin kicked off our 2025 monthly meeting by demonstrating how to create beautiful Ikebana using Bark – treasure finds after the storm. Bark, was once a living form, after being shed off and dried up displays different shape, size, colour and texture, is exquisite in its own right. Jenny reminded when creating Ikebana with bark, it is imperative that fresh materials should be incorporated. And here we go, our members combined these treasures...]]></description><link>https://www.sogetsu-ikebana.org.au/post/bark-galore-after-the-storm-treasure</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8b760e4e12adafbf7dc720</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ee26d_4ffa844ff87b46e8b01b7274327a5fe7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sogetsu New South Wales</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ikebana Feast: Arrangement with Kitchen Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our October workshop was led by Maude Freymond Wanner, and it promised a lot of fun. Maude as an artist of her own rights, always want to push boundaries and this workshop she asked us to gather a mix of inedible kitchenware like strainers, pots, pans, kitchen utensils, crockeries, as well as edible items such as fruit and vegetables, and or whatever we could find. With such a theme, Maude found her inspiration for some of her arrangements from reconnecting with childhood playing and getting...]]></description><link>https://www.sogetsu-ikebana.org.au/post/ikebana-feast-arrangement-with-kitchen-finds</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8cbf9d30d700055ab34b3c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ee26d_02bdde596ab54cdeb84392157d7135de~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_564,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sogetsu New South Wales</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christmas Table Arrangements]]></title><description><![CDATA[2024 is soon coming to the end and we finished off our last meeting with members composing table arrangements with a festive touch. Following the workshop we all shared a plate and made a toast to all the achievements and efforts that our committee and members have contributed throughout the year. We hope to see more of our members in the years to come, specially 2025 is our Sogetsu Sydney/NSW 65th Anniversary, and we have already put in place program to celebrate. We very much look forward...]]></description><link>https://www.sogetsu-ikebana.org.au/post/christmas-table-arrangements</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8b771bfe6fd82d1507e359</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ee26d_c7ab6758729c462285c8d870bc9997fa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_994,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sogetsu New South Wales</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring Geometric Shapes - "Maru, Sankaku, and Shikaku"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our September workshop’s theme is to create arrangements that have to contain all the 3 geometric shapes: circle, triangle and square. Members are encouraged to use suitable fresh materials, vases, and perhaps unconventional materials for creating these geometric shapes and aim for a balanced arrangement. In Chinese philosophy circle symbolizes heaven, triangle symbolizes human beings and square symbolizes earth. The third headmaster of Sogetsu, Hiroshi Teshigahara stressed the importance of...]]></description><link>https://www.sogetsu-ikebana.org.au/post/exploring-geometric-shapes-maru-sankaku-and-shikaku</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8d287a11158dbd06d2b836</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ee26d_060c8684743e41d7b4cb07a3d415585b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_770,h_470,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sogetsu New South Wales</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get Creative with Circular Lids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our long standing member and teacher Jenny Goodwin facilitated the August workshop and stretched our creativity by incorporating “Paper Circle Lids” in constructing our Ikebana arrangements. Whist we arranged our creative Ikebana, we were reminded that the hero, or the focus of the theme, was the paper circle lids, which made it challenging but at the same time satisfying, when we all created interesting designs with this seemingly insignificant unconventional material.]]></description><link>https://www.sogetsu-ikebana.org.au/post/get-creative-with-circular-lids</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8d29d630d700055ab44c5d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2024 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ee26d_439149d67c434798964e4f0ee4b85ed9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_669,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sogetsu New South Wales</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>