About this Event
We are excited the return of the 6 Week Ikenobo Ikebana Course at the Japanese Culture Center!
Class begins Sunday 4/2/2023.
4:00-5:00pm Introductory Course The course fee is $210, which includes flowers and all tools required for both the course. You can take home all tools and materials after its completion to continue the practice.
There is a limited capacity of 7 students and class minimum attendance of 6 students. Thus we highly recommend registering ASAP.
Registration 3 weeks prior to class is required in order to secure the appropriate amount of flower materials. The registration date 3/12.
Please come to class with a pencil and paper.
The course is taught by Charles Harris Sensei, President of the Chicago Chapter of the Ikenobo Ikebana Society, and recipient of the Japan America Society's Cultural Achievement Award.
Ikebana originated with Ikenobo, beginning in Kyoto, Japan, as a Buddhist floral offering. Passed down through generations of the Ikenobo family and from teacher to student, Ikenobo has spread throughout Japan and around the world. Discovery and enjoyment await as Ikenobo’s principles suggest new possibility in the beauty of floral material in your own country. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you might have.The Chicago Chapter is one of hundreds worldwide that study and teach the art of Japanese flower arranging, Kado, as taught by the Ikenobo School of Kyoto, Japan. In 2013, we celebrate our 550th year of written history and 1,000 years of oral tradition.The Chicago Chapter was founded over 50 years ago by Senior Professor Ikka Nakashima. She is the second woman ever to receive the highest honor given outside the Imperial family, The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays. The Emperor of Japan personally presented her with this award in Tokyo for her tireless service in promoting Japanese arts and culture.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Japanese Culture Center, 1016 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, United States
USD 210.00