Blossoming Summer | Traditional Japanese Ikebana Flower Design
Mitsuko Osuga, a renowned floral artist with a refined approach rooted in Japanese sensibilities, will lead a unique Japanese floral arrangement workshop in Los Angeles. The event, organised by JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles, aims to foster mindfulness and creativity while offering a glimpse into the growing interest in Japanese wellness traditions in the city[1].
With over 30 years of professional experience in Tokyo, New York City, and Los Angeles, Mitsuko Osuga graduated from Waseda University in Tokyo with a degree in floral design. Her workshop combines Western floral techniques with traditional Japanese elements, providing a contemporary interpretation of traditional Japanese flower arrangement that is accessible and engaging for a diverse audience[1][2].
Participants will learn to create floral arrangements using seasonal flowers sourced fresh from the market on the day of the event. Each participant is encouraged to bring sturdy, sharp scissors for cutting flower stems. The hands-on experience culminates in each participant taking home their own arrangement, extending the serene and thoughtful experience beyond the workshop itself[1][2].
Mitsuko Osuga, the owner and chief designer of Mitsuko Floral, a floral design studio and school in Torrance, California, is known for her refined approach and Japanese sensibilities. She is also a master floral designer, having received certification in her field[1].
This workshop offers a rare opportunity to engage with Japanese wellness traditions, including the art of ikebana, tea ceremonies, and meditation, which are gaining popularity in Los Angeles[3]. By attending this workshop, participants not only learn a new skill but also immerse themselves in Japanese culture and aesthetics.
References: [1] JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles. (n.d.). Mitsuko Osuga Workshop. Retrieved from https://www.japanhousela.org/events/mitsuko-osuga-workshop/ [2] Mitsuko Floral. (n.d.). About Mitsuko. Retrieved from https://www.mitsukofloral.com/about [3] Japan Times. (2021, March 2). Japanese wellness traditions gaining popularity in Los Angeles. Retrieved from https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2021/03/02/lifestyle/japanese-wellness-traditions-los-angeles/
- Mitsuko Osuga's workshop, blending Western floral techniques with traditional Japanese elements, showcases a modern take on ikebana, the ancient art of Japanese flower arrangement.
- Participants can expect to immerse themselves in a fusion of fashion-and-beauty and home-and-garden aesthetics, as they learn to create artful floral arrangements using seasonal flowers.
- The event, organized by JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles, not only fosters creativity but also offers insights into the growing trend of adopting Japanese wellness traditions, such as tea ceremonies and meditation, in the city's lifestyle.
- With a degree in floristry from Waseda University and over 30 years of experience, Mitsuko Osuga, a renowned floral artist and the owner of Mitsuko Floral, continues to incorporate her refined Japanese sensibilities into her education-and-self-development endeavors, extending far beyond her floral design studio in Torrance, California.
