Description

Overview, understanding and appreciation of Oriental Style Flower Arrangement, known as Ikebana. Emphasis on principles of design, experimentation, technique, exploration, and critique intended to develop creativity and manipulative ability. You will start with basic design concepts and progress to intermediate and advanced levels. Each class meeting will start with a lecture and demonstration by the instructor. You will then work on your design. The instructor will give critics and recommendations on your work. A beautiful ikebana arrangement will emerge that you can enjoy in your home for the week.

Bring your fresh materials for each class:

• Students will need two ceramic containers, a suiban (flat base) and a tsutzu (tall cylindrical shape), a pair of ikebana scissors (hasami) and a large pin frog (kenzan). All these can be ordered at wholesale prices from the instructor. This equipment will be used for years as you continue to move to higher levels.

• Materials required for each class are branches, flowers, and some greens. Students bring their own materials.

• Textbook $30 is recommended but not required

Email the instructor for questions on the appropriate material to use.

Class Schedule: Our class schedules may be subject to change. You can always view the most current class status anytime on the Community Programs website. To stay up to date after registering, please monitor your email, as any changes will be sent to the email address we have on file.

Activity Category

Home & Garden

Location

SLO-RM 4028

Instructor

Thanh Nguyen