Ikebana Classes
Ikebana, or Kado, is the Japanese art of flower arranging. It is considered one of the three classical arts of refinement.
Lessons will be conducted by Nanako Tingleaf, a professor in the art of Ikenobo Ikebana — the oldest school of the traditional Japanese discipline of flower arranging.
Instruction includes all floral material necessary to create arrangements in the style of the Ikenobo School of Ikebana.
Students are asked to bring the following items with them to class:
garden scissors
a small hand towel
a bucket or wrap for floral materials
Classes will be held every third Thursday of the month* at the JASH office.
Class size requires a minimum of 4 individuals to remain viable. Space is limited to 10 individuals.
*some exceptions may apply
BEGINNER CLASS SCHEDULE
JAN 18, 12:30PM - 2:00PM
FEB 15, 12:30PM - 2:00PM
MAR 21, 12:30PM - 2:00PM
APR 18, 12:30PM - 2:00PM
MAY 16, 12:30PM - 2:00PM
Tuition covers one class a month from January - May 2024.
Each lesson takes place at the JASH offices and lasts 1.5 hours.
JASH will now be offering an Intermediate Class to students who have studied at the JASH Ikebana classes at least one session or have a similar Ikebana study experience.
In this class, students can aim to obtain a certificate by taking the number of lessons specified by the Ikenobo School and mastering the required content.
INTERMEDIATE CLASS SCHEDULE
JAN 18, 10:30AM - 12:00PM
FEB 15, 10:30AM - 12:00PM
MAR 21, 10:30AM - 12:00PM
APR 18, 10:30AM - 12:00PM
MAY 16, 10:30AM - 12:00PM
Tuition covers one class a month from January - May 2024.
Each lesson takes place at the JASH offices and lasts 1.5 hours.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR | NANAKO TINGLEAF
Courtesy of Ikebana in San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country
Professor Nanako Tingleaf began her ikebana studies while she was in junior high school. After five years, she was presented with Kanban which is a certification that allows her to open a private teaching practice. On that occasion, she was given her ikebana professional name: Gyokusui. On arriving in Houston, Texas, she met other Ikenobo teachers who encouraged her to apply for higher Ikenobo certifications. She received her 14th certificate, Sokako, Professor of Ikebana First Grade in 2005.
Professor Tingleaf has given demonstrations at various organizations and occasions throughout Texas to include I.I. Chapters in Houston and Fort Worth, the State Convention of Texas Garden Clubs. Texas A&M University, and she has exhibited at the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor, Asia Society Gala, Houston Museum of Fine Arts and the Residence of the Consul General of Japan for gatherings and other events. In May 2015, she acted as translator to the Headmaster Senei Ikenobo and his assistants from Kyoto, Japan, for the celebration of the Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Texas 50th Anniversary Symposium. At the end of the celebration, the 45th Headmaster, Senei Ikenobo, presented her with the certificate “Junkatoku” and the award of merit for the advancement of Ikenobo Ikebana and the contribution and dedication to the school.
She has attended Ikenobo seminars in Kyoto and audited advanced courses at the Chuo Kenshu Institute. These classes are taught in Japanese by senior professors at the Ikenobo Headquarters in Kyoto, Japan. She has studied and traveled worldwide with Ikenobo senior professors to include San Francisco and many other U.S. cities; Toronto, Canada; Madrid, Spain; and Basil, Switzerland. She is a past president of I.I. Houston Chapter and the Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Texas.
She appreciates and has a deep respect for the Art of Ikenobo today as she did many years ago. It is her desire to introduce and promote Ikenobo Ikebana whenever opportunities arise.