Ikebana displayed: Image from the Ikebana International Seattle Chapter 19

The Seattle Japanese Garden would like to introduce the Way of Flowers: Ikebana flower arrangement. The Instructor from the Ikebana International Seattle Chapter 19 will show us the way of Ikebana at the Tateuchi community room in the garden.  

This demonstration will show you how to arrange flowers in the Japanese flower arrangement style, following the Japanese way of bringing them to life, outside of the garden. The demonstration will start at 4:30pm(*Subject to Change) on June 6th. Come and enjoy the beautiful Japanese Ikebana arrangement.

What is Ikebana? 

Ikebana is Japanese art of flower arrangement. It is also known as Kado, way of flowers. In Ikebana, blossoms, branches, leaves, and stems are arranged for artmaking. Ikebana aims to bring out the inner quality of flowers and other materials and express emotion. Ikebana is counted as one of the three classical Japanese arts along with Kodo for incense appreciation and Chado for tea ceremony. 

The Ikebana tradition started in Heian Period (794 - 1185) as floral offerings at altars. In the 16th century under the influence of Buddhist tea masters, Ikebana reached its first zenith. Since then, it has grown over with numerous Ikebana schools today.  

About Ikebana International and Sogetsu school 

Ikebana International is the world-wide organization consisting of people who love Japanese floral arrangements . Chapter 19 in Seattle includes about 10 various types of schools, some classic and some modern. Please refer to: www.iiseattlechapter19.org 

Entry to the garden is FREE a whole day from noon to closing for Free First Thursday.