Objet d'Ikebana

Join us at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden for a hands-on Sogetsu Ikebana class with Sensei Stephan Eberhagen (for further information please go to www.ikebanainmiami.com).

The class (4-6 students per class; 1.5 h) provides an engaging and interactive way to explore the beauty of Sogetsu Ikebana while creating a unique floral arrangement. It is designed for students of all levels as an opportunity to experience the fundamental principles of Ikebana in a relaxed and inspiring setting.

We are offering two sessions on Saturday, May 30. Please choose one session or the other, not both! Session 1 is for beginners and Session 2 is for beginners and advanced students (e.g. students that have completed at least one introductory-level class).

Key Benefits:

• No prior experience required.
• Hands-on introduction to Ikebana principles.
• Encourages individual creativity and mindfulness.

Event Schedule:

Check-in & Setup (5 min)

Participants arrive and receive their materials.

Brief orientation and workspace setup.

Presentation – History & Philosophy of Sogetsu Ikebana (15 min)

Introduction to Ikebana and the Sogetsu school.

Presentation of 7 harmony principles of Sogetsu Ikebana.

“Get Focused” – Briefing on Basic Arrangement (15 min)

Explanation of fundamental structure and placement techniques.

Demonstration of a basic arrangement.

“Get Creative” – Hands-on Arrangement (45 min)

Participants create their own Ikebana piece.

General guidance and individual advice provided.

“Let’s Talk” – Review & Discussion (10 min)

Participants share their arrangements.

Clear the area.

Flowers and greens will be provided. Participants will need to bring a flat container (Suiban) with 8-10” diameter and 2-3″ height, flower pin holder (Kenzan) with at least 3″ diameter, and ikebana flower scissors (Hasami). You may bring your own or order a kit at least three weeks before class begins.

We are offering two sessions on Saturday, April 18. Please choose one session or the other, not both! Session 1 is for beginners and Session 2 is for beginners and advanced students (e.g. students that have completed at least one introductory-level class).

Session 1: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm - beginners

Session 2: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm - beginners and advanced students

Mandatory supplies:

Ikebana Flower Arrangements Scissors Made In Japan II Wazakura Japan (use discount code SEWZ24)

Vase kit

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