Ikebana: The Healing Art of Living Flowers - with Mie Ross, July 24th, Friday, 2026 - 6:30 - 8 PM - In-Store

Ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging, is more than creating beautiful compositions—it is a quiet dialogue between nature and the self. Rooted in simplicity, balance, and respect for natural form, ikebana invites us to slow down and truly see. Each branch, each bloom, and even empty space carries meaning. 

Through this mindful process, we begin to reconnect—with nature, with our breath, and with our inner calm. In a busy and often overwhelming world, ikebana offers a gentle pause. The act of arranging flowers becomes a form of meditation. 

No prior experience is needed—only a willingness to observe, feel, and create.

She moved to the United States from Japan in 1991 and began studying Sogetsu Ikebana in 2003. Although she had been interested in Ikebana since high school, she did not have the opportunity to pursue it at that time.  Years later, after visiting a Japanese cultural festival in Seattle and seeing an Ikebana display, she was inspired to enroll in a class on the spot.　

She is a certified instructor of the Sogetsu Ikebana School.  Since then, she has actively developed her practice and has exhibited her work at various venues, including the Seattle Asian Art Museum, the Seattle Cherry Blossom Festival, Japan Fair, and Japan Week.