Thursday, August 29th @ 12pm

Ikebana is one of the representative aspects of Japanese traditional culture, and ikebana began with Ikenobo in 1462.

In the mid-16th century Senno Ikenobo taught, “Not only beautiful flowers but also buds and withered flowers have life, and each has its own beauty. By arranging flowers with reverence, one refines oneself.”

Arranging flowers and finding beauty in flowers – these are linked to a heart that values nature and cares for other people. This is the spirit of Ikenobo Ikebana.

In Japan the study of ikebana is a lifetime practice. In this presentation participants will be offered a brief introduction to the basic philosophy and principles of ikebana and given the opportunity to make a small freestyle arrangement to take home.  Information about joining the ongoing ikebana classes will also be provided.

Brenda Jackson teaches with the Ikenobo Edmonton Study Group. Brenda started studying Ikebana while teaching in the Okanagan and has continued her studies with the Ikenobo school through lessons and workshops in Vernon, Vancouver, San Francisco, Switzerland, Illinois, Edmonton and Japan. Brenda teaches classes at the Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre and assists with the operation of the Ikenobo Edmonton Study group which also offers classes at the Edmonton Japanese Community Association. Brenda is a certified teacher with the Ikenobo School of Ikebana.