Ikebana is commonly referred to as the Japanese art of flower arranging.
Ms. Yasuko Otsue shared her expertise in Ikebana
Ms. Otsue, a Japanese language teacher at St. Ann's School in Brooklyn, is a member of the Ikenobo School of Ikebana and regularly conducts Ikebana workshops.
Approximately 30 East-West students, parents, and faculty members attended Otsue-sensei's workshop
Our students had the opportunity to design and build their own plant and flower arrangement.
All participants gained a first-hand appreciation of the zen values inherent in traditional Japanese arts such as Ikebana.
Many of our students were amazed at how much complex meaning lies in a seemingly simple art form.
This cultural experience is at the heart of East-West's School Mission and also relates to each of the four pillars of the East-West School. The four pillars of East-West, Honor, Excellence, Curiosity, and Celebration, are infused in our teaching and learning environment.
This workshop was fully funded through our Sakura Grant program, which aims to bring hands-on experiences to students in East-West's Japanese language program.