Ikebana From Your Garden

740 Market Avenue,Richmond CA 94801

19 March, 2023

Description

Join, Sahshah “Ko-Sen”, master Sogetsu Ikebana artist during this talk and live demonstration of Ikebana, the art of Japanese floral arrangement. Modern Sogetsu Ikebana differs from traditional Ikebana in its emphasis on individual expression and the use of both natural and unconventional manmade materials in unexpected combinations. Sahshah will discuss the history of Ikebana and Sogetsu, materials selection and basic technique all while creating both a large and small scale sculpture. Sahshah "Ko Sen” began studying Sogetsu ikebana at the age of 7 and throughout her life has continued to study and incorporate Ikebana into her work in floral design. She holds a first grade “Komon" certificate from the Sogetsu School and currently serves as the Floral Designer for the San Francisco Landscape and Garden Show in Sacramento. Her artistic philosophy is that “We need to connect with plants and flowers. They speak a calm and delicate language, that if you listen will tell you where they want to be in an arrangement. We do not want to duplicate nature, but drive to advance it with our imagination and creative thought. Hopefully, the skills we have learned, and the insight we have gained into the verity of the materials, allow us to achieve our vision and express our art.” ADMISSION - FREE! WHEN: SUNDAY, MARCH 19TH at 11am PST WHERE: Annie's Annuals & Perennials Nursery 740 Market Ave., Richmond CA Learn more about the Sogetsu San Francisco Bay Area Branch https://www.sogetsusanfrancisco.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SogetsuSanFranciscoBayAreaBranch