Like incense burning, tea ceremonies, and painting, flower arranging was part of the lifestyle among the literati of ancient China. Flower arrangements were first used as an offering to Buddha during the Wei and Jin dynasty periods (300AD), and later in the Tang and Song dynasties it developed into a hobby. Flower arranging is an expression of one’s inner self, spirit, and appreciation of nature. In this class, Natalie will explain to us the philosophy and guidelines behind Chinese flower arranging and then we will make our own flower arrangement with her guidance.

DATE:

Wednesday, October 27

TIME:

10:15 AM Registration, 10:30 AM to 12 PM

COST:

RMB 168 (includes flowers and tools; flower vase excluded, can be purchased at the shop)

VENUE:

Aina Flora Studio

1230 Wuding Rd. (W)

(metro line 2 to Jiangsu Road station, exit 5)

静安区武定西路1230号

Please complete the online registration by October 22. The event costs must be paid in cash only. SEA coordinator is Valerie Wu, WeChat: valerie6930.

Cancellation Policy

If you are unable to attend the event after receipt of confirmation, please notify us immediately by emailing events@seashanghai.org. If it's the day of the event, please ALSO notify the coordinator listed on the event by phone, text, or WeChat.

If you need to cancel after October 22, our SEA cancellation policy applies which states you might still have to pay for your registered event, depending on the vendor. SEA will contact you to collect the fee for the missed event.