Autumnal Ikebana with Anjie Cho

“I don’t think you learn dharma art, you discover it; and you do not teach dharma art, but you set up an environment so it can be discovered”

-- Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche

Event Details:

• Date: Sunday, October 20th, 2024
• Time: 2pm - 4pm
• Location: Olo Acupuncture
• Price: $40 per person + $15 flower fee

For all skill levels, no artistic experience required, tickets are non-refundable.
What you will learn:

• Learn how to connect with the qi (life force energy) of a flower, and invite it’s wisdom into your home and meditation practice
• Instructional demonstration on how to create an ikebana arrangement, interwoven with contemplative dharma art, Buddhist, and Taoist teachings
• Participants are invited to create their own flower arrangement in class
• Practical learning and tips on ikebana equipment, where to purchase, and how to use, Kenzen will be provided and also can be purchased with registration to take home.
• A greater awareness of nature, your environment and the world of flowers
• Connection with other people that love flowers and contemplative arts
  

Ikebana Equipment List for Participants to Bring:

• Ikenobo Flower Arranging Shears / Ikebana Scissors OR any 5 - 8" regular scissors will work
• Ikebana Suiban style container with a minimum 10" diameter x approx. 2-3" high, for example (inexpensive plastic option good for travel). Purchasing an expensive container is not recommended for beginners. For non-beginners: ceramic vases, or smaller in diameter. Etsy, online shops will have this!
• A small towel
• Also recommended but not required: Garden shears

About Anjie:

Anjie Cho is a feng shui educator, licensed practicing architect, and Shambhala Art teacher. She has studied ikebana since 2015 and is a Kakyo Level 9 Assistant Professor of Ikebana, 3rd Grade in the Ikenobo School. She’s the author of three books: Holistic Spaces, Mindful Homes, and Mindful Living. Anjie is also the owner of Anjie Cho Architect PLLC, co-founder of Mindful Design Feng Shui School, and co-host of the Holistic Spaces Podcast.

Host or Publisher Olo Acupuncture