About Class
Learn Basic skill of Ikebana.
Ikebana is a traditional Japanese art of floral arrangement, dating back to 15th century. It is much more than simply putting flowers in a vase. It emphasizes form, shape, and line while giving equal attention to space, simplicity, and a season.
Join the Ohara School of Ikebana to learn basic skills and create your own beautiful arrangements. At the December 3rd class, we will teach you seasonal arrangements for December.
The cost of the class is $15 per person for a 1hr 30 min session. The class welcomes attendees with all levels of experience. Sign up by November 29th.
* Class will be cancelled if there are less than 5 attendees.
* Walk-In participants will only be able to observe the class, not be able to participate.
Things to bring to class
Required: Pair of scissors, a bucket, a bath towel to cover a table. Optional: If you have one, Kenzan (Floral arrangement pin frog)
Instructor
JoAnn Hyde and Kiyoko Matsuyama from Ohara Arizona Chapter
ckmatsuyama@gmail.com
About Instructor
The Arizona Chapter of the Ohara School of Ikebana is headquartered in Tucson and started over 50 years ago. The group meets monthly at the Tucson Botanical Gardens. Lead teacher, JoAnn Hyde, has been studying ikebana for nearly 40 years and will be presenting the class with Kiyoko Matsuyama translating.