Name: Japanese Ikebana Flower Arranging
Start: 2025-04-10T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-04-10T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Geny's Flowers

Learn the basic principles of Ikebana from Instructor Hideko Shimizu. Participants will create their own arrangement to take home.
About this Event

Welcome to Intro to Japanese Ikebana Flower Arranging!

Come join us at Geny's Flowers for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn the art of Ikebana, the traditional Japanese way of arranging flowers. Discover the beauty and harmony of creating stunning floral arrangements using simple yet elegant techniques.

During this in-person event, our experienced instructor Hideko Shimizu will guide you through the fundamentals of Ikebana and help you create your own masterpiece to take home.

Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to explore the art of Japanese flower arranging.

Come immerse yourself in the world of Ikebana and let your creativity bloom!

Hideko Shimizu, Ph.D. is a Senior Lecturer in Asian Studies at Vanderbilt University specializing in Japanese language, culture, and society. She teaches courses on Japanese language and culture, food and Japanese society, and theories of Japanese flower arrangement. With over 30 years of experience in Ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement), Dr. Shimizu holds a first-rank teaching license from the Sogetsu school. In addition to her university courses, she also offers private Ikebana classes. Dr. Shimizu showcased her work at an exhibition at the Nashville Public Library in 2023 and is scheduled to exhibit again in March 2025. Currently, she is engaged in several collaborative projects with artists.