DEMOS/CLASSES/TEACHERS
The contact information below is for instructors who can do demos and are currently teaching in the local area. Please contact them directly for further information.
Schools of Ikebana
There are many schools of Ikebana, and each one is unique in its approach. The list below gives information regarding the schools being represented in the Sarasota Area.
Ichiyo School
This school encourages personal interpretation. Imagination is considered as essential to creative designs as are materials and containers.
Jennifer Walker, jenwalker@comcast.net
Ikenobo School
The foundation from which all ikebana is descended from. The ikenobo school stresses a natural floral arranging style.
Joan Bastable, 941-346-2576
Sogetsu School
This school emphasizes personal expres-sion for a modern ikebana style. This is a newer and more progressive school that stresses using local materials for designs.
Patricia Bonarek, Jonin Somu, patbon5@verizon.net
Gilbert W. Lee, Sankyu Shihan, gil.lee@comcast.net