Join teaching artists from Sogetsu Pittsburgh for a creative exploration at the intersection of art and nature, held at Wright’s masterwork of organic architecture. This special ikebana workshop will be held on Fallingwater’s Pottery Terrace, led by Sogetsu Pittsburgh’s founder and principal teacher Reiko Nakajima.
Get inspiration during a guided tour of Fallingwater and an introduction to the modern Sogetsu school of ikebana founded in 1927. The workshop will include a demonstration of the process of crafting an ikebana arrangement, followed by participants creating their own arrangements with guided instruction. Surrounded by the distinctive setting of Fallingwater, both architecture and nature will serve as inspiration.
Registration fee is $100 and includes materials and equipment, which are yours to keep, including select cut flowers and branches sourced from Fallingwater’s landscape.
Features
- Exceptional access and guided tour of Fallingwater, an international landmark included on the UNESCO World Heritage List
- Hands-on learning and instruction from sensei Reiko Nakajima
- Materials, equipment, and cut flowers included with registration fee
About the Instructors
Sogetsu Pittsburgh
Sogetsu Pittsburgh is a collective of ikebana practitioners dedicated to studying and sharing the modern art of Sogetsu ikebana through workshops, special projects and exhibitions. The group, founded in 1990 by Reiko Nakajima and Joan Walter, introduces the practice to the public and community through collaborations with various organizations and artists. Past events and partners have included the Carnegie Museum of Art, Phipps Conservatory, the Andy Warhol Museum, the Cleveland Botanical Garden, Ohio University Eastern and more.
Sogetsu Pittsburgh was a 2023 Fallingwater Institute Artist-in-Residence, with members presenting Elements of Balance, a curated installation throughout the historic house, terraces and grounds. The collective continues to be led by Nakajima and Atsumi Sewell as principal instructors and is active with Ikebana International Pittsburgh Chapter #25, established in 1959 by Kay McKenna of Greensburg, cultivating the appreciation of ikebana in the region. Sogetsu is a school of ikebana founded in Japan in 1927 by artist Sofu Teshigahara on the premise that traditional ikebana – originally intended for altars, the tokonoma and tea ceremonies – could be expanded and be created “anytime, anywhere, by anyone.” Sogetsu incorporates influences including modern sculpture, abstract art, architecture, and design while honoring custom and particular techniques.
Program Sessions
Where Art and Nature Meet: Sogetsu Ikebana Workshop at Fallingwater
August 14, 2024
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Registration Fee: $100
Register NowFor more information, contact fallingwaterinstitute@paconserve.org.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
If you cancel your registration for a one-day workshop any time up to 30 days before the day of the program, you will receive a refund minus a $25 processing fee.
If you cancel your registration for a multi-day program (residencies, Insight/Onsite, etc.) any time up to 30 days before the first day of the program, you will receive a refund minus a $50 processing fee and a $150 cancellation fee.
If you cancel less than 30 days before the first day of a Fallingwater Institute program, refunds are not available.