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Austin Ikebana Group June Meeting
June 5 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Ikebana Demonstration – Japanese Flower Arranging
Elegant Japanese tea room featuring a tokonoma with scroll and ikebana vase. Photo courtesy of Andy Wilson.
Old and new Ikebana friends, Austin Ikebana Group is inviting you to join our June event. Ikebana focuses on the beauty and harmony of floral arrangements, especially within the tokonoma, the traditional alcove found in Japanese homes. These arrangements are designed to complement the space and create a sense of balance and tranquility. Alisan Clarke will do two presentations highlighting the role of flowers in the home, showcasing arrangements commonly seen in Japan and demonstrating how ikebana brings nature, simplicity, and seasonal beauty into everyday living.
This event is open to the public and free to attend as guest observers (adults only). Note this is not a hands-on class for guest observers – no flower materials are provided. With limited seats in the Auditorium, pre-registration is required by June 2nd. Please email to RSVP.
Speaker Bio: Alisan Clarke is an experienced floral designer and teacher, with a background concentrated in the study of Ikenobo, the oldest and most traditional style of Ikebana. She spent three years studying it in Japan from 1960 – 1963 and received her teacher certificate at the end of her studies. Alisan has taught floral design in various locations, including the USA, Turkey, and Germany. Her teaching experience ranges from show judges to florist to university students, having taught on the UT Austin campus as well as in her own studio classes. With art and flowers being a consistent part of her life, Alisan brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to her craft.
Austin Ikebana Group
austinikebanagroup@gmail.com
