Sogestsu Ikebana: An Introduction to the Art of Flower Arranging

Ikebana, or kadō (“the way of flowers”), is the traditional Japanese art of floral arrangement, originating from centuries-old altar offerings and traditional tokonoma (alcove) displays. While numerous classical schools exist, the contemporary Sogetsu school emphasizes individual expression, modern aesthetics, and the integration of arrangements with their surrounding environments. In this course, we focus on Sogetsu and create our own Sogetsu ikebana arrangement to take home.  All materials, including vases, are provided.