Ikebana means to bring flowers to life and give them a new life. When the Ikebana artist takes a flower or other plant from nature and places it into a vase or dish, he or she does not only keep it alive with water, but also gives it a new life as part of a piece of art giving it a more beautiful appearance than nature gave it. Shape, size, colour and lines of the plants contribute to the harmony of an Ikebana arrangement.
"Ikebana arrangements can be created by anyone, at any time, anywhere, with any material." (Sofu Teshigahara, founder of the Sogetsu school)
Ikebana offers everyone who is interested the opportunity to learn design rules and techniques for arranging plants, to develop one’s own creativity, to find peace and relaxation by arranging plants.
