Learn the art of Japanese flower arranging from Joanne Caccavale, Riji, Sogetsu School. Joanne was born and raised in Singapore, she came to school in the US in 1985 and stayed. Educated and trained as an attorney, she, however, prefers flowers to law. A professionally trained floral designer she switched to Japanese Flower Arranging twenty-two years ago and has been teaching for sixteen years. She is a perennial exhibitor at the New England/Boston Flower Show and has taken part in the MFA’s Art in Bloom for many years for her Garden Club. She is a Past President (twice) of the Ikebana International Boston Chapter and is presently the Director of the Boston Chapter of Sogetsu School. She holds the rank of Riji (highest rank) from the Sogetsu School. She teaches regular classes at her studio at home and also at Massachusetts Horticultural Society. She regularly conducts workshops for the Sogetsu School of Massachusetts. On a yearly basis, she has made the Ikebana stage installation for the Japanese Emperor’s Birthday Reception at the Massachusetts State House.
In this six week Massachusetts Horticultural Society course, you will be taught the basic curriculum. Each session will focus on different styles and concepts, allowing you to develop your skills and understanding of this timeless art form. Instructor will provide demonstrations and one-on-one feedback with each class. Students will be provided with school books, plant material, containers and pin frogs when you come to class. Please bring garden scissors or ikebana scissors.
Classes will be held on Tuesday evenings, 6-8 pm in the Putnam Building at the Garden at Elm Bank. April 9 – May 28, 2024
Size is limited to 12 participants. Mass Hort members $402, General Public $458. Register at www.masshort.org
