CAROL BRECKER SOGETSU IKEBANA ART STUDIO
CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
Studio classes and workshops are taught in two beautiful locations: Paradise Valley, Arizona and Ouray, Colorado. Carol also accepts distance learners using virtual technology. Through regular classes you may progress through a rigorous certification system with the Sogetsu School of Ikebana based in Tokyo, Japan.
Teaching is a special pleasure for Carol. She believes in Sofu Teshigahara’s founding statement for the Sogetsu school, Anyone can create ikebana with any materials anywhere in the world. Her teaching reflects her education in theology, sociology, adult education, and organizational management. Continuing studies in Sogetsu ikebana, yoga, gardening, and classical flute keep her art and teaching vibrant and centered on appreciation for life.
Carol’s work emphasizes acceptance of all peoples and their individual differences in ability, ethnicity, experience, and beliefs. Building personal confidence and positive group dynamics is fundamental to her programs. You can bring the uplifting world of Carol’s ikebana into your life.
DEMONSTRATIONS AND STAGE SHOWS
Carol presents demonstrations for Ikebana chapters and study groups, garden clubs, and various societies, and work groups. Attendees enjoy watching her creations develop, are amazed at their simple clarity and beauty, and learn tricks to work with bouquets on their own. Demonstrations can be based on seasonal themes, styles, techniques, and special materials. Carol often offers her arrangements for the group to raffle or give as prizes.
Stage shows can be arranged for Carol to create large pieces in a theater setting. These productions require months of lead and planning time, several days for on-site preparation, availability of special materials and a number of assistants.
SOGETSU IKEBANA COMMUNITY
Join the community of teachers and students of ikebana in metropolitan Phoenix. Carol lives the motto of Ikebana International. “Friendship through Flowers”. She is a founder and chairperson for Arizona's Sonoran Desert Sogetsu Study Group (SDSSG) and active with the Sogetsu Teacher Association in Tokyo and with Ikebana International.
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EXHIBITIONS AND INSTALLATIONS
Carol creates and exhibits extensively in Arizona, Colorado, and other locations. Her specialty is creating inspirational installations for cultural and arts events. She enjoys interpreting and illuminating art works with her arrangements. Gardens, galleries, museums, lobbies, Ikebana Events and homes are perfect venues.