Ikebana Demonstration and Workshop
2017/9/25
Opening remarks by Dr. Robert Mintz, Deputy Director of the Asian Art Museum
Demonstration of Sogetsu School
On Saturday, September 23, the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco, in partnership with the Asian Art Museum and the Ikebana Teachers Federation, held a special demonstration and workshop on Ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging. The demonstration segment featured expert teachers from the Sogetsu, Ikenobo, and Ohara Schools of Ikebana, highlighting the similarities and differences across this art form. The demonstration was attended by over 100 visitors. The workshop portion was led by the Wafu School and participants were able to create their own ikebana arrangements.
Demonstration of Ikenobo
Demonstration of the Ohara School
Workshop of the Wafu School
The audience enjoys the demonstrations
