On Saturday, March 21, SJA partnered with the Washington DC Branch of Sogetsu and hosted the Ikebana (Japanese art of flower arrangement) Demonstration event at Arlington Central Library.
A small crowd of participants enjoyed every moment while watching Jane-sensei, an accomplished ikebana teacher, carefully and mindfully arranging each flower, one by one. It brought us a serene sense of peace.
Jane-sensei demonstrated 5 beautiful and unique arrangements of the Sogetsu School, starting with a basic style and one variation and 3 freestyle arrangements.
Followed by the Q&A session, everyone had an opportunity to take photos of flower arrangements.
It was such a perfect gathering to embrace the spring season. Thank you Jane-sensei and Ms. Karen for this wonderful experience.
If you would like to learn more about the Ikebana and upcoming events, visit their website https://iichapter1.com for more information.