Ikebana Workshop

65 Green Mountain Drive,South Burlington VT 05403

24 June, 2023

Description

“Kado” or “The Way of Flowers” began in China over 2300 years ago. Kado teaches us to clearly see the wisdom in nature, in ourselves and in others. The ultimate purpose in Kado is not to make pleasing flower arrangements, but to cultivate appreciation for each moment, to work with obstacles, and to develop respect for all forms of life. The Japanese word “Ikebana” arose, meaning “living or natural flowers”. Ikebana is seen as more than just decorative, it is a spiritual process that helps one develop a closeness with nature and merges the indoors and outdoors. Lj Stewart was smitten with Kado during her first trip to the Far East in the 1970’s and began studying the Art of Asian Flower Arranging immediately. Being an avid gardener, Lj notes a particular delight in expressing the natural cycle of life via Ikebana, Japanese Flower Arranging. In practice, there is no real difference in the feeling of Kado vs Ikebana, they are one in the same. However, the various schools, of which there are thousands, each have their own artistic notoriety and curriculum. Cost covers: the workshop, "kenzan" or "pin frog" to hold your flowers that you can take home, and a contribution towards a teacher gift. PLEASE BRING: Flowers and plant cuttings from your garden (make sure stems are not too thin and bring extra to share if possible), Shallow container or vessel: about 2" tall and 8" in diameter (Plain colored with no patterns or decorations), Japanese or western style snips/cutters, vase or pitcher to keep your materials in, notebook and pen. If you are unable to bring your own plants or flowers, please let us know so we can supply extra for you. This even is open to Certified Master Gardeners and Master Composters and Interns.