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  • Friday – Sunday, October 24 – 26 – Boston Chapter of Ikebana International Show & Sale

    Ikebana (Japanese for “arranged flowers” or “living flowers”) has been practiced in Japan for centuries and is now practiced worldwide. Members of Boston Chapter #17 of Ikebana International participate in three of the many schools of Ikebana. The Ikenobo school is the oldest of the schools, dating back to the 1400s, and considers itself the origin of Ikebana. Ikenobo emphasizes the Rikka and Shoka styles, in both traditional and modern forms. The Ohara school, founded in the 1890s, emphasizes naturalistic arrangements and created the popular Moribana style. The Sogetsu school, founded in the 1920s, emphasizes personal expression through Free Style arranging.

    Members of Boston Chapter #17 of Ikebana International are pleased to display arrangements and give demonstrations representing these three schools of Ikebana at Tower Hill. Free with Admission to Tower Hill. Hours are Friday, October 24, 12 – 5, Saturday, October 25, 10 – 5, and Sunday, October 26, 10 – 4. For details on hours of special demonstrations and workshops, visit https://nebg.org/shows/

  • Thursday, June 18, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Beginner Japanese Flower Arranging

    Thursday, June 18, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Beginner Japanese Flower Arranging

    “Learning about Ikebana, the distinctive Japanese approach to the arrangement of Flowers, will give you a new appreciation of Nature. You will find more Beauty in the World.” On Thursday, June 18, from 6 – 8 at Basho Japanese Brasserie, 1338 Boylston Street in Boston, learn the Ohara-Style of Japanese Flower Arranging. Ohara is well-known for its landscape and moribana style. Design beautiful harmonious arrangements using a variety of plant materials and flowers. You will learn different techniques and use different flowers. All materials will be provided.

    The Instructor is Russell Bowers. He holds an Instructor and Masters Certification from the Ohara School in Japan. For information on fees, and to sign up, contact: JapaneseFlowerArranging@Juno.com.

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