Chuo City Trip Overview
We will create a small world on a tray combining IKEBANA, the traditional Japanese Art of Flower Arrangement, and ZEN GARDEN philosophy!
Through MINDFULNESS practice, we will learn a more aware spatial comprehension and how to convey our inner universe into a very personal creation.
Sumire SENSEI will teach you history and philosophy of Ikebana and Zen Garden (“karesansui”). Then, using the flowers and objects you have chosen, you will give life to your personal micro universe in a totally unlimited process.
Ikebana and Zen Garden represent the balance of the universe consisting of heaven, earth and people.
Only when the silence of the mind, concentration, and sensibility are in perfect harmony, we can completely express ourselves and create something surprising.
Use any objects around you and join us to discover together the deep world of Spatial Decoration!
Additional Info
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Starts: Chuo City, Japan
Trip Category: Classes & Workshops >> Craft Classes
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What to Expect When Visiting Chuo City, Tokyo, Japan
We will create a small world on a tray combining IKEBANA, the traditional Japanese Art of Flower Arrangement, and ZEN GARDEN philosophy!
Through MINDFULNESS practice, we will learn a more aware spatial comprehension and how to convey our inner universe into a very personal creation.
Sumire SENSEI will teach you history and philosophy of Ikebana and Zen Garden (“karesansui”). Then, using the flowers and objects you have chosen, you will give life to your personal micro universe in a totally unlimited process.
Ikebana and Zen Garden represent the balance of the universe consisting of heaven, earth and people.
Only when the silence of the mind, concentration, and sensibility are in perfect harmony, we can completely express ourselves and create something surprising.
Use any objects around you and join us to discover together the deep world of Spatial Decoration!
Itinerary
1. Introduction
2. Lecture on Ikebana and Zen Garden Origins
3. Lecture on Mindfulness
Mindfulness is the practice of bringing one’s attention to what is occurring in the “present moment”.
4. “Ikebana”
5. “Zen Garden”
What you will need
Ikebana – essential materials and tools: flowers 2～3 stalks; branches and leaves 2～3; “kenzan”: needle point holder using in flower arrangement (if you do not have it you can use a paper cup and some cellophane tape); small plate, tea cup or mug (with a proper depth for the “kenzan”); florist scissors (if you do not have it you can use any scissors you have); water; newspaper.
Zen Garden – materials and tools: tray; stones several; white sand (if you do not have it you can use salt) quantity for 2/3 of the tray; any objects you like (for example: fruits, vegetables, shells, moss, etc.); 4 teeth small rake (if you do not have it you can use a fork); T shape craft rake (if you do not have it you can use a pen).
