CE - Oriental Style Flower Arrangement (Ikebana)
San Luis Campus • Cuesta College Highway 1 San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8106 Organized by Cuesta College Community ProgramsAbout this event
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Description
Overview, understanding and appreciation of Oriental Style Flower Arrangement, known as Ikebana. Emphasis on principles of design, experimentation, technique, exploration, and critique intended to develop creativity and manipulative ability. You will start with basic design concepts and progress to intermediate and advanced levels. Each class meeting will start with a lecture and demonstration by the instructor. You will then work on your design. The instructor will give critics and recommendations on your work. A beautiful ikebana arrangement will emerge that you can enjoy in your home for the week.
Class Materials:
- One-time cost of supplies is around $150, including two ceramic containers, a pair of ikebana scissors (hasami) and a large pin frog (kenzan). All these can be ordered at wholesale prices from the instructor. The containers are commissioned from a ceramic artist. This equipment will be used for years as you continue to move to higher levels.
- Materials required for each class are branches, form flowers, and some greens. Students bring their own materials. Email the instructor for questions on the appropriate material to use
- Textbook $30 is recommended but not required
Materials listed in class description
Activity Category
Home & Garden
Location
SLO-RM 4028
Instructor
Thanh Nguyen