Spanning more than 600 years of history, Ikebana is the Japanese art of arranging flowers.
In this course, explore the Ikebana values of asymmetry, negative space, and a stylized depiction of nature using fresh flowers and greenery in a creative atmosphere. Create distinctive, elegant designs that exude a sense of harmony and tranquility—all while expanding upon your Ikebana skills and knowledge. This class is intended for intermediate floral designers with a basic understanding of Ikebana.
Certificate Information
This course fulfills an elective requirement of Longwood Gardens’ Certificate of Merit in Floral Design.
Location
Grove Studio 108
Instructor
Marcia Borel
Marcia holds Riji degree from the Sogetsu school of Ikebana in Japan. In the U.S., she has exhibited and demonstrated at Longwood Gardens, the Philadelphia Flower Show, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Brandywine River Museum of Art, the Delaware Contemporary Museum, Brunnier Art Museum, Naples Botanical Garden, as well as Jenkins Arboretum, Shofuso Japanese House and Garden in Philadelphia and in the Nippon Club in New York. Marcia is a past President of the Philadelphia Chapter of Ikebana International, and is currently chair of Main Line Philadelphia Sogetsu Branch.
