"While painting is an expression of art drawn on a canvas with brush, ikebana is an expression in three dimensions composed of plant material arranged in a vase. Nature is our paint brush."
The art of Ikebana originated with Buddhist Monks as a form of meditation and as a tribute to Buddha. In Japan, this beautiful art form was developed further to incorporate a physical form of meditation and harmony. In history, Samurai warriors calmed their minds doing Ikebana before going into battle. Today, contemporary Ikebana can be created in any home, building or office as a means of creating beauty and harmony in our everyday lifestyle.
Ikebana helps you to meditate while working with flowers, branches and greenery. At the same time, it brings nature and adds beauty to your home.
Lily will be running a new five week workshop
in September with both daytime and evening classes available:
Ikebana as Contemporary Art
Tuesday 16 September to 14 October (5 week lesson)
Evenings 6.30 to 8.30
or
Wednesday 17 September to 15 October
Mornings 10.30 to 12.30
2 hrs. per lesson per week
$170 (includes floral materials for 2 lessons)
Kenzan (pin-holder), hasami (scissors) and containers are provided
Venue: The Budo Kai Kan
82 Merivale Street
South Brisbane
For bookings or enquiries please contact:
0414 455 242
or
lily@artislily.com