Ikebana arrangement. Joan Stamm will again teach a class on the art of ikebana. Photo courtesy of Joan Stamm
The Saturday Ikebana Class at Emmanuel’s Old Parish Hall will begin its new season April 30th and continue twice a month throughout spring, summer and early fall. Beginners are welcome, and no previous experience is necessary. Cost is $15 per session. The class is taught by Joan D. Stamm, the author of Heaven and Earth are Flowers: Reflections on Ikebana and Buddhism, Wisdom Publications (2010).
Students bring their own plant/flower material and clippers. Joan provides flower holders, water containers and extra flowers if needed. Class starts at 2:00 PM with a short talk, demonstration and centering meditation; then students practice their own arrangement while Joan gives individual instruction. Tea and sweets are served informally. The class finishes by 4:00.
Joan has studied ikebana in Japan and Seattle and holds Shihan (authorization to teach) from the Saga School of Ikebana located in Kyoto. For pre-registration, e-mail Joan at jstamm@seanet.com, phone 376-1035, or visit her web site at www.JoanDStamm.com,
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