Ikebana - Valentine’s Day Japanese Flower Arrangements

Valentine’s Day Ikebana Japanese Flower Arrangement

Sunday, February 8, 2026

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Students must register by Thursday, February 5 by 1:00 PM

Instructor: Irene Gomulka

Let’s have some fun with Ikebana and make a unique Ikebana, Japanese flower arrangement for Valentine’s Day. You will learn how to make an arrangement which expresses simplicity, seasonality, movement and harmony, which are all important qualities of Ikebana. Ikebana is a national Japanese treasure, which is over 500 years old and still enjoyed by people all over the world. Irene will share the history of Ikebana and also show the traditional tools used for creating Ikebana arrangements.

All plant materials and a glass vase will be provided. Please bring branch cutters and/or scissors to use in this class

Registration includes admission to the beautiful gardens before or after class.

Irene Gomulka has given numerous, demonstrations and taught Ikebana classes at Leu Gardens, Epcot, Mennello Museum, multiple Garden Clubs and teaches ongoing workshops. Irene is a licensed instructor in the Sogetsu School of Ikebana in Japan. She is the current vice-president of the Ikebana International Chapter in Orlando and the Chairperson of the Sogetsu Orlando Study Group. Irene is a recent recipient of the Ikebana Iwaya Fund’s Memorial Teaching Scholarship.