About the Event
The Society is pleased to host a two-part Ikebana series, to explore the inner universe and outer world through the practice of Ikebana.
The first part of the Ikebana series will include a lecture about Ikebana history, and a look at how this art form has been developed through the years. Attendees will also learn about how ikebana is connected to nature, and how it is reflected through the seasons.
The second part of the series will include a hands-on workshop. By choosing the seasonal floral materials, attendees will be instructed to create a basic style of ikebana arrangement related to Heaven, Earth and Man. Attendees will be able to see the universe in their unique Ikebana arrangement.
This workshop is for beginning students, and is open to families and children over 10. Space is limited. All students will follow guidelines and curriculum to create their own arrangement. Students will receive additional individualized feedback from Ms. Wang on their creation.
Ikebana lecture free admission held via Zoom
Ikebana Workshop:
$60 fee includes a kenzan, ceramic container, flowers and instruction. Students can keep kenzan and container.
$40 fee includes flowers and instruction. Students are asked to bring their own kenzan (3.5” x 2.5”) and a container (8-10” diameter and 2” height).
Deadline for workshop is 10/11. Seats are limited. Fresh floral materials need to be ordered in advance. Please register ASAP.
About the Speaker
Margot Wang is the President of the Ikebana International Chicago Chapter. She has practiced Ohara School of Ikebana for years and obtained the Master rank from Ohara School in Japan. Currently, she is an Instructor at the Ikebana on Halsted in Chicago, a member of Ohara School Chicago Chapter, a member of the North American Ohara Teachers Association, and a Docent at Chicago’s Lincoln Park Conservancy.