October Speaker Series: Zen Flowers
Ikebana is the Zen art and practice of arranging flowers. Ikebana arrangements are characterized by harmony, liveliness and appreciation of the season. This presentation and demonstration will introduce some of the key principles of arranging and appreciating the Ikebana approach to arranging flowers, branches and leaves. Ikenobo is the oldest and most traditional school of ikebana practice in Japan. Presenter Francine Campone will introduce one traditional form of ikebana and show how it has evolved over centuries into a modern version. She will also offer some history of ikebana and discuss how anyone can incorporate some simple principles into simple arrangements in every day life.
Francine Campone has studied in the Ikenobo school of Ikebana for over twenty-five years. She is an Assistant Professor 3rd Grade in the Ikenobo School of Floral Art and a member of the Colorado Chapter of Ikenobo. Francine is also a long-time practitioner of Zen meditation and a member of the Zen Center of Denver.
This event will take place on Wednesday, October 21st, at 7:00 p.m. It is a free event. Come early to get a good seat and a pot of tea.
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