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Flowers are gentle, charming, and they soothe our hearts, and sometimes they also encourage us. Loving flowers and introducing them into our daily lives, is something that is common to all human beings, exceeding the bounds of time and country. In this context, the unique Japanese art of “Ikebana” seeks after coexistence with change of the four seasons in the rich natural environment. It is a part of Japan’s traditional culture that was born from the mindset of paying respect to its environment. “Ikebana” has continued to change its shape and form along with the passing of time, as it has been passed down to the present time as one aspect of the Japanese spiritual culture of “beauty.” The life of the flowers and foliage of the four seasons gently nurture our hearts in beauty. Even for children who bear the responsibility of the next generation, traditions that help them obtain rich sensitivities for respecting the nature form an important aspect of culture. How about making time for heartfelt enjoyment in the midst of your daily lives, while feeling the beautiful life force of flower?
Ikebana begins with the cutting of foliage. The scissors used in Ikebana are a little bit different from those used in general housework. As beginners progress through their lessons, they learn how to use scissors, resulting in their hands getting use to scissor techniques. Special scissors for both adults and children are provided in the classrooms, so if you do not have your own, you can use a pair from among those provided.
Kenzan (also known as “Pin-point Holders”) are for the purpose of securing flowers in vases, so they are tools that are frequently used in Ikebana. They are extremely valuable tools for arranging flowers vertically and for setting the direction in which the flowers are made to face. It is very important to choose a pin-point holder that fits well in your vase. Various sizes of pin-point holders are provided in the classroom, making it possible for you to use one that best fits your vase.
In Ikebana, the vessel used for arranging flowers is called a vase. A vase should not be considered simply a vessel for arranging flowers. The major points to be considered in arranging flowers are achieving harmony between the flowers, the vase, and the place where they are to be displayed. Vases of a broad variety of shapes and colors are provided in the classroom for use by everyone from children to adults. During the lessons, you will also find enjoyment in receiving advice and thinking about what flowers to arrange in which vase depending on the flowers that you receive on that particular day.