In a recent class with my Geelong students...
...Anne created a horizontal variation No 6 in which the three principal lines radiate at approximately 120 degrees from each other. This particular style works particularly well when it is placed on a table so that it can be seen from all around.
Maree's exercise was to make an ikebana paying attention to the place where it was to be set. This large structural work was made to be set outside where it would be viewed from a terrace. She elevated the work on a support structure made from Birch Betula pendula branches, then added white painted Tortuous Willow Salix branches. The fresh material was two large Monstera M. deliciosa, leaves and red roses placed both in front of, and behind, the large leaves, A dried Monstera leaf was added for textural contrast.
The senior students were given the task of making a "Double Shin" ikebana. Among other things, this requires two closely matching Shin lines. One of these lines needs to be supported with additional material to create asymmetry in the ikebana.
Maureen used Manchurian pear Pyrus ussuriensis, Geranium flowers and Grevillea leaves.
A couple of weeks ago I was removing a fairly large amount of dead stems from the Umbrella sedge Cyperus alternifolius and thought it would be wasteful to just place it in the compost.
So, with a little extra cutting of some fresh stems, I was able to make an ikebana using Fresh and Dried material of the same kind. These stems were nice and long and lent themselves to an angular treatment of the lines. To emphasise the different nature of the fresh and dry stems, I created different shapes with each kind. I have added some red Geranium flowers as a colour focus. It was after I set the ikebana that I noticed the repetition of the green lines in the shadow on the wall, which gave added depth to the work.
Greetings from Christopher
31st May 2026
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