Ikebana – Nothing like learning a new art form

        

            I have always wanted to learn ikebana, the art of Japanese flower arranging.  There are many types of Ikebana.  In Wellington, the Ikebana Society is of the Sogetsu style, which is considered a bit more bold and inventive.  I signed up to learn with a Japanese teacher and we are having a lot of fun.  She keeps asking me if I have ever had lessons because it seems like I know what I am doing.  What I tell her is that I was born to arrange flowers.  I started an Instagram page to share my progress.  https://www.instagram.com/mk.schmidt/