Ikebana for Autumn

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Ikebana is a distinct approach to working with flowers, rooted in Eastern aesthetics, and a different way of observing nature. Through the lens of the autumn season, you'll explore how line, space, and restraint can expand your visual language and deepen sensitivity to natural forms. Through guided instruction, you'll practice placement techniques that do not rely on kenzan, allowing you to explore methods that are adaptable to a wide range of contemporary vessels. You'll create two arrangements to take home, along with a carefully selected vessel to support continued practice. This class is open to all levels, as it offers both a clear point of entry into Ikebana and an opportunity to refine sensitivity to line, space, and seasonal expression.

Materials Information:
Price includes a $110 materials fee for plant materials and hard goods. Please bring a florist knife, wire cutters, scissors, pruners, a camera, and a box or bag to carry your work home. A Floral Tool Kit is available for purchase through the Registration Office.

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Schedule:	Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Times:	10:30am-04:00pm EST
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Meeting Date Start Time End Time Wednesday, November 11, 2026 10:30am 04:00pm Meeting Date Start Time End Time Wednesday, November 11, 2026 10:30am 04:00pm
Instructor:	Yiwei Zhang Yiwei Zhang Yiwei Zhang Yiwei Zhang is an Ikenobo Ikebana artist and educator.Her Ikenobo arrangements have been exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She has presented solo demonstrations at the Japanese American Association(JAA) and the Queens Botanical Garden. At the 2025 Museum Mile Festival at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, she designed and led a keynote presentation, demonstration, and workshop, engaging over 240 participants.Yiwei currently serves as First VicePresident of Ikebana International New York Chapter, having previously held the role of Program Chair. She has played an important role in organizing numerous Ikebana demonstrations at venues including the New York Botanical Garden, the Nippon Club, the Jay Heritage Center, and JAA, advancing the appreciation of Ikenobo tradition in the United States.Her artistic perspective is grounded in a multidisciplinary background. She holds certificates in Gardening & Horticulture: Sustainable Garden Design from the New York Botanical Garden, reflecting a deep understanding of plant materials and seasonal ecology. With early training in fine arts and over a decade of creative production experience in fashion photography and advertising, she approaches Ikenobo with a refined contemporary sensibility, bridging traditional lineage and modern culturalcontexts.
Location:	NYBG, Watson Room 101 2900 Southern Blvd Bronx, NY 10458
Session Number:	272FDN345
Price:	Price Non-Member : $262.00 Member : $250.00

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