Fee: $45 for member; $55 for non-member per class Includes flower materials. Cancellation is required 4 days prior to class. Any cancellations after that time will not be refundable.
What is Ikebana: Ikebana, also known as the flower way (kado), developed alongside the tea ceremony (chado) with the introduction of Buddhism to Japan. The Ikenobo school of ikebana began more than 550 years ago, and is still flourishing today. Through the flower way – carefully observing how plants grow and arranging ikebana – we make discoveries about nature, others, and ourselves.
Instructor: You have an opportunity to study this ancient and modern art form with Reiko Takahashi, an Ikenobo-certified ikabana instructor. She has studied ikebana since 2001 under Professor Emeritus Kimiko Gunji at the College of Art and Design, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She teaches monthly workshop in Chicago and has demonstrated and exhibited her ikebana at various venues and events. For more information about Reiko, visit www.floralashirai.com
General Supplies to bring to class:
- Ikebana Scissors (Hasami), or Garden
- A vase (participants will be informed in a follow-up email)
- Kenzan (pin frog) if you have one, or this can be provided to use during the class
- A towel to wipe wet tools and tables
- A plastic bag to collect garbage around your table and help clean the space at the end.
- A bucket or bag to take home your arrangement and unused flowers
Some tools will be available for sale at the workshop.