Ikebana Demonstration with Deborah Hathorn

Schedule

Sun Jan 18 2026 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

40 George Square | Edinburgh, SC

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Ikebana demonstration with Deborah Hathorn in Edinburgh, exploring Japanese floral art through live teaching and cultural exchange.
About this Event

Ikebana Demonstration with Deborah Hathorn

JET AA Scotland is pleased to invite JET AA members and the general public to an ikebana demonstration led by Deborah Hathorn, one of the UK’s most experienced and respected ikebana practitioners.

Event details

  • Date: Sunday 18 January
  • Time: 1:00–3.00 pm (Doors open from 12:30)
  • Venue: LG.11 (Lower Teaching Hub), 40 George Square, University of Edinburgh

Deborah Hathorn has been a leading figure in the practice and teaching of ikebana for over five decades. She began studying ikebana in 1972 and obtained her teaching qualification in 1975. In 1980, she joined Ikebana International, through which she has made a significant contribution to cultural exchange and international friendship, particularly between Japan and Scotland, as well as with other countries.

She remains actively engaged in the international ikebana community, regularly participating in workshops, demonstrations and conferences both in the UK and overseas. Her work spans teaching, exhibition-making and public engagement, with frequent involvement in gallery and festival exhibitions in Edinburgh and the surrounding area.

In 1984, Deborah Hathorn founded the Edinburgh Sogetsu Study Group. Since then, she has played a central role in promoting ikebana through practical teaching and the development of teaching materials. Her sustained commitment has helped to nurture successive generations of practitioners and to deepen public appreciation of ikebana as a living and evolving art form.

Please note that spaces are limited and tickets will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so early registration is recommended. A small charge applies.

Former JET Programme participants should contact the organisers for further information and possible discounts at [email protected]

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40 George Square, 40 George Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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