Ikebana, a floral art of Japan, began in the sixth century, when Buddhism arrived in Japan. For centuries, Japanese developed their own disciplined and distinguished style: from its original floral offerings to decorative art. The class will provide a basic introduction to the history, style, general theory, and practice of Ikebana.

For the class, please bring:

1. a wide mouth container/vase (5 cms high x 30 – 40cms deep)

2. floral scissors

3. rectangular pin holder.

Note: participants can borrow a pin holder at the class, which is also available for purchase.

DATE:

Tuesday, February 21

TIME:

10:15 Registration, 10:30 AM to 1 PM

COST:

RMB 390 (includes flowers and tea)

VENUE:

40A Jasmin Garden

2239 Hongqiao Rd.

Changning District

(metro line 10 to Longxi Road station, exit 2)

虹桥路2239号置信花园40A , 地铁10号线龙溪路站2号出口

Please complete the online registration by February 17. The event costs must be paid in cash only. SEA coordinator is Valerie Wu, WeChat: valerie6930.

Cancellation Policy

If you are unable to attend the event after receipt of confirmation, please notify us immediately by emailing events@seashanghai.org. If it's the day of the event, please ALSO notify the coordinator listed on the event by phone, text or WeChat.

If you need to cancel after February 17, our SEA cancellation policy applies which states you might still have to pay for your registered event, depending on the vendor. SEA will notify you to either collect or let you pay it at your next registered event.