Ohara School Ikebana Workshop
Date: Sunday July 6, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: SaBi Tea Arts at 16th & Dunbar in Vancouver
Fee: $65 - includes all materials
Join Amanda Fu, certified professor of the Ohara School of Ikebana, in this hands-on workshop inspired by Tanabata — a traditional Japanese summer festival about love and wishes! During the two-hour session, you’ll be guided to create your own ikebana arrangement using seasonal flowers and branches. You’ll learn how to handle different materials, understand the basic structure of an Ikebana arrangement, and create your own summer-inspired piece.
This workshop is sure to be a peaceful and creative way to enjoy the beauty of the season. No experience needed—just come as you are, and enjoy a relaxing summer afternoon working with natural materials.
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About the Ohara School of Ikebana
Founded in 1895, Ohara-ryū is one of the older and most influential schools of Ikebana in Japan. Its founder, Unshin Ohara, developed the original “moribana” flower style, which uses wide, shallow containers and combines classical Ikebana techniques with natural materials from around the world. A key focus of Ohara-ryū is capturing the natural growth of plants and reflecting the spirit of the landscape within the container.
Learning Ohara Ikebana is more than just arranging flowers. It is a calm and mindful practice that helps you connect with nature and become aware of the subtle changes in the seasons and life around you.
About the Instructor
Amanda Fu is a certified professor of the Ohara School of Ikebana and currently serves as the Vice President of the Vancouver Ikebana Association. With six years of study and practice in Ohara-ryu, she teaches Ikebana classes at Mizuki Floral Studio and has extensive experience in both instruction and creative work.
Amanda’s arrangements have been showcased at various cultural and public events, and she has been invited by the Consulate-General of Japan in Vancouver to exhibit her work. She has also hosted Ikebana workshops themed around the seasons, nature, and Japanese festivals, sharing Ikebana’s beauty and philosophy with the local community.