Spring Ikebana class
Join us for a meditative afternoon of Ikebana, traditional Japanese floral arrangement, with Kaya Abe Magee.
Compare to the most Western flower arrangements, ikebana way uses fewer branches, flowers, and greens. Ikebana emphasizes the space between each flower and branches. It is very simple but beautiful. If Western flower arrangement is about adding on, Ikebana is about deducting. All levels welcome, bring your arrangement art home with you.
Testimonials from our patrons —
Elizabeth Starks
‘‘Maison Bergogne Gatherings has a true talent in bringing people together to create a greater sense of community. By using ingredients that are locally harvested and products that are locally made (i.e. Wood tables, ceramic plates all sourced locally), MBG, in turn, is giving back to the community around them. MBG provides an outlet for people of all ages, backgrounds, careers, etc to come together over a shared appreciation for their community and a desire to participate in learning more about it.’’
Henrich Strauch
‘‘Fun, fast-moving and diverting class (with very tasty refreshments!). The field book cover was the right work project to learn and practice basic skills without getting overwhelmed. Everybody seemed pleased with his/her final product and ready to start a full product line.’’
Natalie Finch
‘‘I drove up from Philadelphia to enjoy this wonderful event and it couldn’t have been more worth it. Combining a learning opportunity with a rewarding food finale worked really well. I think the community would benefit by these events— you don’t have to be well versed in any of it, just bring yourself and an open mind to learning and you’ll leave the evening refreshed and inspired. I learned a lot both through the event and also through all the different kinds of people I met. Everything was also locally inspired— so from a community perspective I think this would be an asset to either learn about what grows locally OR ideas of how to prepare these foods/host a dinner with them etc etc. These events are definitely great for bringing culture to the community.
Juliette really has an artistic eye — she knows how to create an incredible ambiance as well as be a lovely hostess.’’
Lauren Turner
‘‘The foraging event was wonderful! I especially loved the delicious feast aspect. Everything from the food to the decor and ambiance, were very well thought out. I would definitely attend another event, in the future.’’
Annie Cadden
‘‘What a wonderful introduction to leather smithing! Alexa Schoorl/Eleven Thirty co-fonder is an excellent instructor, she provided us with clear, visual instructions and a full resource list. I loved working with the various tools and the opportunity to create a beautiful leather keepsake. I would take this workshop again.’’