Presented by Hideko Shimizu
$60 members; $75 not-yet-members (gallery admission, and parking validation included) Ages 18+ only. Space is limited. All skill levels are welcome.
Join the Frist Art Museum and Hideko Shimizu for this workshop inspired by Journey through Japan: Myths to Manga. Participants will be introduced to ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, which embodies a profound philosophy rooted in the concepts of balance and harmony. This philosophy is influenced by various sources, including the Chinese principle of yin and yang, Japanese cultural aesthetics like those of Zen Buddhism, and the concept of wabi-sabi—acceptance of imperfection and impermanence in beauty. Participants will learn Japanese flower arrangement techniques through a hands-on lesson, which includes an ikebana kit to take home and continue creating beautiful flower arrangements.
About the Teaching Artist
Hideko Shimizu, PhD, is a senior lecturer in Asian studies at Vanderbilt University specializing in Japanese language, culture, and society. She teaches courses on Japanese language and culture, food and Japanese society, and theories of Japanese flower arrangement. With over thirty years of experience in ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement), Dr. Shimizu holds a first-rank teaching license from the Sogetsu school. In addition to her university courses, she also offers private ikebana classes. Dr. Shimizu showcased her work at an exhibition at the Nashville Public Library in 2023 and is scheduled to exhibit again in March 2025. Currently, she is engaged in several collaborative projects with artists.
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