with Jean Angus
Experience the beauty of Ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging. Unlike conventional floral design, Ikebana focuses on simplicity, balance, movement, and the natural beauty of each stem, branch, and bloom. Rather than filling a vase, Ikebana celebrates the relationship between the flowers and the surrounding space, creating a thoughtful work of living art.
During this workshop, Jean will guide participants through the fundamentals of Ikebana, including:
Step-by-step instruction on the Ikebana design process
How to create movement, balance, and harmony in an arrangement
Working with branches, pods, and other natural elements to complement your flowers
Event Details
DATE: Satuday, September 19th
TIME: 1:00 PM
LOCATION: Cleveland Urban Winery — 2180 Lee Road. Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
COST: $25
What to Bring
Please bring approximately three dahlias from your garden to incorporate into your arrangement and your snips. Jean will provide all of the additional floral materials needed to complete your design, including branches, pods, companion flowers, and other natural elements.
Each participant will also receive:
An Ikebana container
A kenzan (floral frog)
All additional materials needed to complete the arrangement
You'll leave with your finished Ikebana arrangement, your container and kenzan, and the knowledge to continue creating arrangements at home.
Parking
A public parking garage is located across Lee Road from the winery, behind the restaurants on the opposite side of the street. If you're bringing dahlias or other supplies, you're welcome to pull up to the winery entrance to unload before parking in the garage.
Whether you're a seasoned dahlia grower or simply looking to explore a new artistic style, this workshop offers a relaxing and creative afternoon inspired by the timeless principles of Japanese floral design.
Register for the event via the store on this website.
If the event fills up (and it has in past years) we will have a waiting list. If you're unable to make it for some reason, there will be no refunds unless someone is able to take your spot).
If you have questions, please contact Jessica at pastpresident@dahliasocietyofohio.org.