Ikebana Class } Welcoming Autumn!

So now it's September...and I can't believe it! My husband and I finally had a chance to take another Ikebana class from our Sogetsu instructor Charles at Hana Design in Ballard. It's been a while since we've had a chance to take a class together. We have been going off and on for a couple of years now and he really enjoys the experience as much as I do. The evening class starts off with tea and a few moments of silence and centering ourselves from the end of a busy day. Then before Charles demonstrates the lesson, he reads a few passages from Ka Den Sho, a book by Sofu Teshigahara, the founder of the Sogetsu School. Each student gets to pick their own material and container and makes their own arrangement. I used agapanthus and my husband ventured out with amaranthus and dahlias. When everyone is done, we review each work of art and have a discussion on what we see. It's all a very wonderful and soul satisfying experience! Below is my hubby's wonderful ikebana arrangement. He made an exciting and beautiful arrangement and I'm so proud of him!

Comments

[Lalla Lydia]

Borrowed one of these beautiful images to tag you with. Every time I come to your blog I feel inspired. How cool that you're doing ikebana classes!

[bree]

I am taking Ikebana Classes in San Francisco from the Sogetsu School as well and post on our arrangements! I already love your blog but will be especially happy to see someone else making Ikebana arrangements from the Sogetsu style. :)