Ikebana

Instructor Name: Tomoko Tsuji  

When: 2nd Fridays and 2nd Saturdays and 4th Saturdays 2 – 4pm 

Age levels: Adults 18 and up 

Cost: $45 (Includes flowers)

Registration required: Yes

To register contact Tomoko Tsuji at: tomoko351@gmail.com or (510) 654-6908 

Description: Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, dates back over 550 years and is still practiced in modern-day Japan. Ikebana pays attention to the overall line and form of all plant material used and emphasizes minimalism and asymmetry. No previous knowledge of Ikebana is required. 

Additional materials needed?: Students must bring their own:

1) Container – a wide (9-16″”) and shallow (3-4″”) dish or bowl, preferably with a flat bottom (suiban)

2) Garden scissors or pruning shears (hasami)

3) Flower frog (kenzan 2 3⁄4” or bigger) – available to borrow or purchase in class for ~$30

4) Small bucket to take flowers home (optional)

Address:  Oakland Asian Cultural Center 388 9th Street Suite 290

Location of class: Room 3