Course Description: Ikebana: Traditional Japanese Art of Flower Arranging (Basic/Intermediate)

Create unique and beautiful Japanese Ikebana floral arrangements using techniques established over centuries. Historical, cultural, and spiritual aspects of the practice accompany hands-on learning. After each meeting, students may take their arrangements home. Locally sourced floral materials will be provided and are included in the price of the class. Additional required supplies (vase, kenzan, shears, and textbook) will be discussed at the first class meeting and can be purchased from the instructor or elsewhere. These items are used for each class, and can be used in future classes. Students may take the course for personal enrichment or to earn Sogetsu school certification toward a teacher's diploma. Perfect for beginners and those already familiar with Ikebana techniques.

Course Details: (seats remaining)

Schedule:

Every week on Sunday, starting on 04/14/24 and ending on 05/05/24

Times:

01:00pm-03:00pm

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Price:

Class Price : $199.00

Instructors

Name

Additional Resources

Geri Servi

Biography:

Geri Servi has been teaching ikebana since 2015. She studied with Los Angeles master Kaz Kitajima and received her teaching certification in the Sogetsu School of Ikebana from the Sogetsu Teachers' Association in Tokyo, Japan.

Her arrangements have been shown at the Portland Japanese Garden, LA County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens, Descanso Gardens, the Japanese Garden of San Fernando Valley, and the Japan-American Center in downtown LA.

She began practicing ikebana as a natural extension of the Japanese fine art and furniture business she has owned with her husband for nearly 20 years. She says what she realized though, is that the art of ikebana is not something with a beginning and an end. It becomes a lifelong passion. When she discovered that Bend had no active ikebana instructor, she decided to bring the art to the community, so she could continue her own studies while introducing ikebana to others.

Facility Detail

COCC Boyle Education Center

BEC 0152

2600 NW College Way

Bend, OR 97703

Cancellation Policy

Students must cancel by contacting our office via phone: (541) 383-7270 or email: ceinfo@cocc.edu. Cancellations received 5 days prior to the start of the class will receive a full refund. Full refunds are also issued for classes cancelled by COCC. Refunds will be issued back to your card or in the form of a check and mailed within two weeks of the cancellation date if paid by check or cash. Failure to participate in a course or program does not result in a refund. Exceptions to the general refund policy are noted in the course descriptions on our website and in the printed schedule. If you have any questions, please call us at (541) 383-7270.