Carmen Sivertson, our long time member, died peacefully in her sleep on January 9, 2018. Lois Bosland recalls, “Carmen began her ikebana studies with Mary Nakadate and would join Mary and other students demonstrating outdoors at the Portland Saturday Market. … Continue reading →
Exhibitions highlighting the artistic works and traditions of the Kyoto region are the focus of the Japanese Garden throughout 2018. The first Year of Kyoto exhibition, open from February 3 until April 1, is Hanakago: The Art of Bamboo and Flowers, The … Continue reading →
The Chapter became a member of the Portland Flower Market in October, subject to an annual renewal. Rules and regulations governing access, eligibility and use of Portland’s wholesale source of flowers has changed over the years, making it reasonable for … Continue reading →