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  • 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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  • Saturday, March 21, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Ikebana: The Art of Japanese Flower Arranging

    Learn about the art of Japanese flower arrangement and its rich cultural history in this Boston Center for Adult Education class on Saturday, March 21, from 10 – 1 at their headquarters at 122 Arlington Street in Boston. Applying tools and techniques developed over hundreds of years, you will create your own Ikebana in class and leave with a unique arrangement sure to brighten and beautify your home. The instructor is Russell Bowers. Russell Bowers holds an Instructor Certification from the Ohara School of Ikebana in Japan. He started practicing Ikebana in 2008. He is a Board Member of (N.A.O.T.A.) North American Ohara Teachers Association and a member of Ikebana International Boston Chapter. He has traveled to Japan several times to study Ikebana and has participated in numerous demonstrations and conferences to promote Ikebana. He has a sincere appreciation for Japanese culture and arts, practices Aikido and Zen meditation.

    The fee is $51 ($43 for BCAE members) with an additional materials cost of $40. Register by calling 617-267-4430, or online at http://www.bcae.org/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=12420&int_category_id=1&int_sub_category_id=1&int_catalog_id=0