A Blossom a Day - Sogetsu Ikebana Family Workshop with Hedy Leung

Duration: 2 hours

Demonstration: The artist will provide several demonstrations, illustrating how to create a simple
ikebana work by using a mug.

Requirements: Participants are encouraged to bring a mug to the workshop to make an Ikebana
work, which they will then exchange with others. The exchange of mugs signifies the initiation of
new friendships by sharing elements of our culture, comfort, and memories with those we meet in
the workshop.

Group Ikebana: Following the completion of their individual ikebana arrangements, the artist will
connect each participant's work into a unified group Ikebana piece. This collective ikebana signifies
the amalgamation of diverse cultures, comfort, and memories, connecting acquaintances through
ikebana.

This workshop is offered free of charge. Donation is welcome to help cover the material and event costs. Thank you! 

Concept about the workshop

The exquisite beauty of blossoms serves a symbol of the daily joys and inspiration that grace our
lives. By utilizing flowers as a representation of our everyday experiences and emotions, we embark
on a profound exploration of the intricate relationship between the art of ikebana and personal
expression.

Considering for a moment a simple mug, which can hold within its form a moment of reflection and
contemplation. It embodies the serene act of savoring a daily cup of tea or coffee while penning
thoughts in a diary. It is a ubiquitous ritual, shared by countless individuals, the warmth of a morning
beverage filling their favorite mug. This ritual integrates into a daily diary-writing routine, offering a
precious moment for one to capture anecdotes, experiences, thoughts, and emotions, while sipping
from their mug.

Incorporating mugs into the ikebana workshop lends a thematic approach to journaling Much like a
diary, a mug becomes a vessel through which we express our innermost thoughts and feelings, only
this time, it’s through the medium of an ikebana practice within the mug, as opposed to the written
word.

Within the workshop, participants will immerse themselves in the art of ikebana while concurrently
nurturing a profound sense of connection, symbolized by the mug. The essence of this concept lies in
making ikebana within mugs, with the added dimension of exchanging these mugs with fellow
participants. This exchange not only encourages interpersonal connections but also fosters a deeper
understanding of one another through ikebana.

Hedy Leung