Sogetsu Ikebana - Bignner Class

This introductory class is designed for those who have little or no experience with Ikebana and are seriously interested in beginning the study of this traditional Japanese art form.

Students will learn the basic principles and techniques of Sogetsu Ikebana in a small, supportive class setting.

This class offers an opportunity to experience Ikebana before making a long-term commitment. We hope it will inspire you to continue exploring this beautiful Japanese art.

Please bring:

• Garden scissors

• If you have them: a round suiban (black round) and Ikebana scissors

The instructor will also introduce the tools and materials needed for students who wish to continue studying Ikebana after the class.

No prior experience is necessary.

Class Fee: $50 - The class fee includes fresh flowers and the use of basic Ikebana materials needed during the class. This introductory class is designed to give participants an opportunity to experience Sogetsu Ikebana before making a commitment to ongoing study.

About Instructor

Yasuko MacNabb (Shunen MacNabb)

Second Sanyo Teacher, Sogetsu School of Ikebana

Born in 1971 in Osaka, Japan, Yasuko MacNabb is a certified Second Sanyo teacher of the Sogetsu School of Ikebana and an active board member of Minneapolis St. Paul Sogetsu Study Group. She began her study of Ikebana in 2003 under the guidance of Yoshie Babcock, developing a practice rooted in the Sogetsu philosophy of creativity, freedom, and contemporary expression.

Her work explores the dynamic relationship between natural materials and space, reflecting both traditional Japanese aesthetics and modern artistic sensibilities. She is an active exhibitor, with a particular focus on the Minneapolis Institute of Art’s annual Art in Bloom exhibition, where her arrangements interpret and respond to works of art across the museum’s collection.

Through her practice, MacNabb continues to engage audiences with Ikebana as a living art form, emphasizing innovation, balance, and personal expression.