Dr. Chikako Usui adjusts a floral arrangement during her demonstration.

Workshop

Ikebana: The Way of Flowers

Sat, Feb 10, 2018
10:30am

Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, emphasizes the natural beauty of flower materials, as well as asymmetrical compositions, empty space, and principles of minimalism. Dr. Chikako Usui, Chairman of the Japan America Society St. Louis, will lead an Ikebana workshop and demonstration.

Photograph by Virginia Harold

Dr. Chikako Usui
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Dr. Chikako Usui
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