The stillness and textures of a winter garden are much admired in Japanese culture. The famous 17th century haiku poet, Bashō, wrote: Winter solitude—in a world of one color, the sound of wind.
Today our gardens and landscapes include many colors and textures for creating ikebana that can bring the feel of the winter garden into our home to enjoy. In this hands on workshop, create an ikebana ‘free style’ arrangement depicting a winter garden scene using both fresh and dried materials. The Sogetsu School of Ikebana’s philosophy is that ikebana can be created anytime, anywhere, by anyone, with anything, in any part of the world. In 2027, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of its founding.
Certificate Information
This course is an elective component of our Floral Design Certificate.
Location
The Grove Studio 108
Instructor
Lynn Ryan is a 1st Grade, Somu rank certified teacher of the Sogetsu School of Ikebana in Tokyo, Japan. She began her floral journey at Longwood Gardens and received her Certificate of Merit in Floral Design in 2003, then immediately gravitated to the practice of Ikebana and began studying with Midori Tanimune in Delaware. Her first Sogetsu teaching appointment was given in 2009. Ryan is currently teaching classes in New Castle County, Delaware. She is the Chairperson of the Sogetsu Teachers Association's Brandywine Study Group in Delaware and is a member of Ikebana International Philadelphia Chapter 71. Ryan has exhibited Sogetsu Ikebana arrangements at Longwood Gardens, the Philadelphia Flower Show, the Delaware Contemporary Art Museum, and other local venues. She currently resides in Delaware.
