Cherry blossoms, tulips and iris in an ikebana arrangement
By Joan Stamm
The Spring Ikebana class will begin Saturday, April 21 at 2 p.m., and will also meet on Wednesday April 25tat 1 p.m. Class meets regularly April through October.
Beginners are welcome, and no previous experience is necessary.
Cost is $15 per class and will include some materials. The class is taught by Joan D. Stamm, author of the award winning book Heaven and Earth are Flowers: Reflections on Ikebana and Buddhism. You can find out more about her work at www.JoanDStamm.com.
Students bring most of their own plant/flower material, and clippers. Joan provides flower holders, water containers and extra flowers if needed. Class includes a short centering meditation and individual instruction.
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 and more details, e-mail Joan at jstamm@seanet.com or phone 376-1035.
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