Ikebana Chabana Japanese Flower Arrangement Class

Learn the art of Japanese flower arrangement in this fun and interactive workshop. Take home your very own work of art!

Let’s have some fun with Ikebana and make a traditional Japanese Chabana or tea ceremony type of Ikebana floral arrangement. In this Ikebana floral class you will make an arrangement which express simplicity, seasonality, movement, wabi-sabi and harmony, which are all unique and important qualities of Ikebana.

You will also be introduced to the history of Ikebana, which is over 500 years old and the traditional tools used to create these elegant Ikebana arrangements, which is still enjoyed by people all over the world. 

All plant materials and a Chabana ceramic vase will be provided. 

Please bring scissors to use in this class.

Irene Gomulka has given numerous demonstrations and taught Ikebana classes at Leu Gardens, Epcot and the Mennello Museum and teaches ongoing Ikebana workshops. She is an annual Art in Bloom exhibitor at the Orlando Museum of Art. Irene is a licensed instructor in the Sogetsu School of Ikebana and holds the rank of Komon. She is also an instructor of the Banmi Shofu Ryu Ikebana School. Irene is the current President of the Ikebana International Chapter in Orlando and the Chairperson of the Sogetsu Orlando Study Group. She is a recent recipient of the Ikebana Iwaya Fund’s Memorial Teaching Scholarship.

Class size is limited. Please sign up before Saturday, October 10 by 12 PM.

Children 12 and older are welcome to attend when accompanied by a parent - both must purchase tickets.