7 December 2018

Japan Creative Centre (JCC)

Ikebana International Singapore Chapter 135 presents an Ikebana Christmas Workshop, in which you will be able to create an Ikebana arrangement revolving around the Christmas theme, under the guidance of the workshop facilitator and Ikebana International members. This one-day only workshop is open to I.I. members and the public, and is suitable for both beginners and advanced students. Registration will be directly handled by I.I..

Fresh materials will be provided, however, please do bring your own container, scissors, and kenzan. Containers and kenzan are available to loan upon early request.

About Ikebana International

Ikebana International (I.I.) is a non-profit cultural organisation headquartered in Tokyo, and is dedicated to the promotion and appreciation of Ikebana. Founded in 1956 by the late Ellen Gordon Allen, with a dream to create an organisation uniting the people of the world through their mutual love of nature and enjoyment of Ikebana, I.I. currently has presence in over 50 countries, with 161 Chapters and membership of approximately 7600 people. It is inspired by its motto "Friendship through flowers".

Ikebana International Singapore Chapter 135 was founded in 1969 by Lady Bette De La Mare, wife of the then British High Commissioner to Singapore. The Chapter has since then actively contributed to the learning, appreciation and promotion of the art of Ikebana in Singapore and the region. The Chapter members come from various schools of Ikebana such as Ikenobo, Sogetsu, Ohara, Ichiyo, Ryusei-ha, Souami. Monthly events organised by the Chapter offer the members and Ikebana lovers, a platform for interaction and learning. Over the years, the Chapter has also raised funds through this beautiful art form, and donated to many charitable causes both locally and internationally.

Register for the Workshop

Date:

Friday, 7 December 2018

Time:

11:00am - 1:00pm (Registration starts 10:30am)

Venue:

Japan Creative Centre (JCC), Embassy of Japan in Singapore
4 Nassim Road Singapore 258372

Registration:

For further information, please contact I.I. directly at ii135rsvp@gmail.com or send a text message to 8726 1357 (http://ikebanasingapore.org/)

About the Workshop Facilitator

Thomas Thai Mai Van, an avid floral designer from Normandy, France is a teacher of Ikenobo Ikebana in both France and Viet Nam. He received his teaching diploma from Manako Flower Academy in Tokyo and his First Grade Teacher diploma in Ikenobo Ikebana floral art in Kyoto and was awarded the title of Art Craftsman "Diplome Artisan d'Art" by the Trades and Crafts, Seine-Maritime, in Normandy, France.

In 2018, he was an International Honourable Designer for the Dubai International Flower Festival and the International Flora Expo. A social media maven, he was more than 70,000 followers on various social networks.

Where is Japan Creative Centre (JCC)?

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Getting to Japan Creative Centre
4 Nassim Road Singapore 258372
Tel: +65-6737-0434

By Public Bus:
Bus services: 7, 36, 77, 105, 106, 111, 123, 132, 174, 174E, 502, 502A, 502B (Alight in front of Delfi Orchard)
For latest information on bus routes and fares, please refer to SBS Transit.

By the MRT:
You may also take the MRT to the nearest MRT station, Orchard (NS22).
Train fares, travel times and route maps are available on the SMRT website.

Driving to JCC:
Nearest parking is at Orchard Hotel, Delfi Orchard and Orchard Rendezvous Hotel.