Austin Ikebana Group February Meeting

Old and new Ikebana friends, Austin Ikebana Group is inviting you to join our February 6th event presented by Flo Bowen. Delve into the art of Ikebana by learning a variation of Upright Style Moribana from the Sogetsu School. This session introduces the fundamental structure and balance of the upright form while encouraging creative interpretation—combining traditional principles with modern expression. Perfect for beginners and experienced practitioners alike, this arrangement highlights harmony, space, and the natural beauty of materials.

This event is open to the public and free to attend as guest observers (adults only) with garden admission; free for Conservancy members (no flower materials are provided to guest observers). With limited seats in the Auditorium, pre-registration is required by the (two days before event). Please email austinikebanagroup@gmail.com to RSVP by February 4th.

Speaker Bio: Flo Bowen grew up in Saigon, Vietnam and Paris, France absorbing both cultures. Flo learned Ikebana from her mother who would drive around tropical Saigon foraging for interesting materials, a skill that Flo has adopted.

Flo joined the Austin Ikebana study group in 1999 and studied Ichiyo under the late Don Olsen. Flo’s Ikebana demonstration was featured in the Austin American Statesman in 2016.

Continuing her studies, Flo currently takes Sogetsu monthly lessons from Amira Matsuda, a Sogetsu master. She also pursues her passion for flowers as a floral designer, combining western and Ikebana styles to create original designs for private and commercial clients. Flo owns Boomyrang and can be found on FB and IG under Flo Bowen.