The Senke Seishin school of Ikebana began 60 years ago in Seattle when it became independent from the Senke school in Japan. The Senke Seishin school of Seattle is affiliated with Senke Ikebana in Akita, Japan.
The Senke Seishin style of flower arranging follows a traditional discipline. Formal arrangements are called Usabata, and these are always arranged in a three piece container. Themes for the arrangements of this school are naturalistic, following the four seasons. Other styles, including traditional, are moribana (shallow container), and nageire (tall container). Occasionally abstract arrangements are made.
Senke Seishin Teachers (Please click teacher names to expand)
Chin Zimonyi
Class location(s): Lynnwood, WA
About the teacher: An expression of beauty of life and nature using flowers, drift wood, stones, tree twigs and other natural materials. Minimalist design that shows balanced flow of nature, wind, earth and water. Express design creativity with determination.
Contact: Chinzimonyi@yahoo.com