A Workshop led by Sandi Hurnard. Theme: Glass and Water

February 1, 2026 Ikebana Wellington

Sandi arranging hosta leaves and delicate flowers in a low glass bowl

Our February workshop was held on Sunday 1st February in the hall at Khandallah Presbyterian Church. Sandi led the workshop demonstrating using ‘Glass and Water’ with a glass container. Alyson joined her.

Sandi has provided the following notes:
As February is usually our hottest month, it seems appropriate to revisit the impact of the element of water in our Ikebana.

Glass containers allow us to emphasize the stalks as well as flowers. The positioning of what can be seen in the water should add interest to your composition. Do not use kenzan in your arrangements.

Materials are completely optional but do include greenery.

Beginners should read Book 2 lesson 16 which shows 2 floating examples which will introduce you to floating arrangements. If you don't have a suitable glass moribana your usual one will be fine.

Intermediates Refer to Book 4 lesson 12 page 86-87 with a good writeup you will find helpful.

Advanced Book 5 lesson 13 pages 66-69 have some interesting examples of more advanced compositions.”

Sandi arranging kawakawa leaves and lilies in a tall blue glass vase

Alyson arranging agapanthus flower heads tied up and upside down in a glass vase

The tied up agapanthus head creates an interesting flower

Sandi arranged astelia leaves and purple flowered climber in two glass vases with hydrangea flowers in the water

Sandi arranged leaves, variegated flax with sedge seedheads and driftwood in an open glass container

Elizabeth arranged narrow and broad leaves, hydrangea flowers with glass balls in a round glass vase

Nicole arranged grapevine, leaves and bunches of grapes in two glass vases

Penny arranged flax leaves, delicate flowers and hydrangea flowers in a black ceramic container

Helen arranged material upside down in water and upright with rosemary and fern leaves in two glass vases

Kate arranged rugosa rosehips and vine in a tall curved glass vase

Japanese rugosa rosehips with very sharp thorns

Glenys arranged a single agapanthus flower and leaves with hydrangea flowers in the water of an interesting glass vase

Anna arranged two matching dahlias, kawakawa and leaves in a shallow glass plate

Anna arranged a single orange dahlia and montbretia stem in a low ceramic container

Yoko arranged orange dahlia in a glass vase containing succulent leaves

Lois arranged two anthurium flowers and aspidistra leaves in two glass vases containing stems with Michaela berries and leaves

Sharon arranged kangaroo paw stems and leaves in a tall glass container with matching flax in the water

Masako arranged stems with delicate flowers in a tall glass container

Sudima arranged a vine with leaves and pink flowers in a tall glass vase

Setsuko arranged lemonwood, tarata branches with berries and a single hydrangea flower in an interesting glass vase

Amanda arranged agapanthus stems, leaves and flowers in the water of a decorated glass vaseass

Masako led a Workshop with the Theme of Ikebana for Celebrations

December 7, 2025 Ikebana Wellington

Masako arranged a variety of materials for a Kiwi barbecue in a tall glass vase

Our last meeting for the year was held at Khandallah Presbyterian Church Hall, 33 Ganges Road, on Sunday December 7 at 2pm until 4pm. Masako led the workshop arranging material for celebrations. Masako provided the following notes:

“Sogetsu textbooks refer to arrangements for festive occasions (Book 1-20 and Book 2-20), specific occasions or spaces (Book 4-19), and celebrations (Boo 5-11).

Please choose one occasion to arrange an ikebana to make someone or group of people feel special.

Rather than following such so-called taboos, be flexible and put the first priority on making the recipients happy.

You can choose any materials or vases for this workshop” Masako.

Setsuko created a large arrangement using Japanese maple and mizuhiki and bamboo in a pottery container

Takako created an elegant New Year arrangement with prunes and bamboo

Kathy's eye catching arrangement included flax, poppy seed heads and astellia leaves from her garden

Sharon's arrangement had an Anzac touch with kowhai and eucalyptus

Adriana created an arrangement for the sideboard using red and white flowers with ivy in a low white container

Glenys created a pleasing arrangement using white daisies, a red poppy with parsley and leaves in an interesting ceramic container

Penny included blackberry blossom and two Christmas doves in her arrangement

Yoko created a New Year arrangement with bamboo, pine and chrysanthemums in two low containers

Nicole used NZ materials - meulenbeckia and iris and used mizuhiki to celebrate Christmas

Helen's arrangement included kangaroo paw and pohutukawa with lilies, pine and yarrow in two matching red containers for Christmas

Masako arranged a variety of materials for a Kiwi barbecue in a tall glass vase

A Workshop Led by Sandi Hurnard, Helen Wareham and Lyn Hansen. Theme: Using a second - hand vase

November 9, 2025 Ikebana Wellington

Lyn describing her arrangement and special raised pottery container

Our November workshop was led by Sandi, Helen and Lyn. Members were asked to choose a vase that was pre-loved, maybe something they found at an Op Shop, a family hand- me- down or something bought from another ikebanist. It may have special significance when considering it’s past.

Lyn sharing her arrangement in a special raised pottery container

Lyn arranged rhododendrons, ixia and violets in an interesting raised vase

Sandi arranging roses in a lined pottery vase

Sandi arranged variegated roses and lily seed heads in an interesting container

Helen used two similarly shaded ceramic vases to display delicate manuka and chrysanthemums

Sprig of beautiful manuka flowers

Carolyn and Adriana concentrating on their creations

Carolyn arranged white freesias with delphiniums and elephant ear leaves in a blue and white container

Elizabeth arranged astroemeria, flag iris and hosta leaves in a vase from an Op-Shop

Lyn arranged Solomon's seal, lilac, climbing roses and lily of the valley flowers in a pair of small green glass vases in remembrance of Julie, a past member

Nicole arranged ixia and montbrecia with leaves in a beautiful glass container highlighted by being in the sun

Nicole arranged poppies and rosemary in an antique French glass milk bottle

Glenys arranged alstroemeria and ixia in an latticed wood container

Masako arranged orange gerberas, variegated coprosma leaves and driftwood in a matching tall cylindrical container

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