Jan 2022 Ikebana Lessons Cancelled

In the midst of this Covid-19 omicron variant onslaught, we have decided that it is best to cancel ikebana lessons for January. Let's sacrifice being away for now so that we may be able to have lessons again when the time is right. Each of us have different comfort levels about mingling. Some may be more vulnerable than others and some may be in close contact with more vulnerable persons. We took all of these in consideration and thought it best not to have our group activity (even if Public Health may still allow it.)

Jan 19th (Wed) lesson CANCELLED
Jan 23rd (Sun) lessons CANCELLED

We will be monitoring developments and decide on the February lessons in a few weeks time.

We apologize for any inconvenience. Please take care, stay safe and we hope to see you all in more comfortable circumstances.

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Happy New Year 2022!

明けましておめでとうございます! Akemashite omedetou gozaimasu! Welcome Year of the Tiger!

Our challenges continued through 2021. We probably had more downs than ups but we soldier on! May the Tiger’s ferocity and strength help us power through 2022!

2021 Year End Store Hours

Restrictions Return

Updated Dec 21, 2021:

Effective Dec 22, 2021, the maximun number of customers allowed inside the shop will be 4 persons. Thank you for your understanding.

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Been there; done that. We know the drill and can do this again! As we battle the Covid-19 omicron variant this time, the number of customers inside the shop will be limited to 6 persons. Please be mindful of your fellow shoppers and practice social distancing while inside the shop. This restriction will be in place from today, Dec 15th, until further notice as we follow guidance from Public Health. Thank you everyone for your kindness and understanding.

As well, curbside pick-up option is available. We are happy to assist however we can. Just let us know! Take care! Stay safe!

"Sō" Magazine August 2021

Our Zoom ikebana presentation for the St. Mary’s University Japanese culture class last Sept, 2020 is featured in the August 2021 edition of "Sō" (「草」) magazine, the official publication of the Sogetsu Teachers' Association.

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Shop Reopens!

We've made it through the lockdown! Well done, Halifax! Well done, Nova Scotia!

The shop reopens on June 2 (Wed) with a limited capacity of 3 customers at a time. Face masks are required inside the shop. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

We are excited to see everyone again!

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Your Business In An Ikebana Arrangement (Free!)

Calling local businesses!

With the wonderful reception we received from the Quinpool x Ikebana Online Exhibit, we thought we'd spread more of the joy around.

We'd like to showcase local businesses or organizations in ikebana arrangements, just like what we did with the Quinpool businesses. There is no charge and no strings attached. All we really want to do is share some positive vibes to our fellow businesses. We're all not having an easy time so how about a little cheer?

What we'll do:
Create an ikebana arrangement that is inspired by your business. It could be something with a connection to your logo, the aura/colours of your business, a signature product, etc. We'll do our best. We can provide you an image(s) of the work, which you are free to use as you like. (Credit attribution would be appreciated.). Please note that there is no actual delivery of ikebana arrangements, just images to be posted online.

What we ask from you:
(1) A good resolution copy of your logo, or maybe a photo of your business (facade, product, etc). We'll discuss this with you.
(2) Your permission for us to use your logo/images in tandem with the ikebana work. We will post in our blog and social media accounts.
(3) Your trust that we’ll do our best for your business!

No cost to you.

So how about it? Contact us via email at inquiry@theikebanashop.com and request an ikebana arrangement for your business!

Offer good till June 30, 2021.

The fine print...
At our sole discretion, we reserve the right to respectfully decline ikebana requests for any reason. (Sorry, we had to put this out there too…just in case we can't do it for whatever reason!)

"Sō" Magazine April 2021

Our ikebana workshop with the young students at the Shambhala School in Halifax last January, 2020 is featured in the April 2021 edition of "Sō" (「草」) magazine, the official publication of the Sogetsu Teachers' Association.

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Shop Temporarily Closed

Seeing the COVID-19 case numbers in Halifax are not abating, we have decided to temporarily close the bricks-and-mortar shop from Apr 26th, 2021 until further notice.

Our online shop remains open.

Curbside pick-up (including knife pick-up/drop-off for sharpening) is available.
Local delivery, powered by Haligone, is also available (for a small fee). See here if your address is eligible. If your address is not within the service area, we can still use Canada Post to ship.

If you find yourself outside the shop and you know what you’d like to purchase, please give us a call (902-407-0487) and we can bring the items to you. We encourage payment by e-transfer as much as possible.

All ikebana lessons for May, 2021 are also cancelled. We hope the situation gets better soon.

Stay home. Stay safe. Be kind.

"Sō" Magazine October 2020

The pandemic is certainly not good for the mail! We just received our copy of the Oct 2020 edition of "Sō" (「草」) magazine, the official publication of the Sogetsu Teachers' Association. It’s about 6 months late but better late than never!

Our ikebana workshop at St. Mary's University back in November, 2019 is featured in this issue.

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