Time: 9:30 SOCIAL, 10:00 PROGRAM & MEETING

Speaker: Kyoko Nakagami

Topic: Celebrating the New Year in Ikebana Style

 Location: Lost Corner Preserve, 7300 Brandon Mill Rd NW, Sandy Springs, Ga 30328

Kyoko Nakagami began her Ikebana journey in 2015 with no prior knowledge of the practice. Having left Japan as a teenager, she didn’t have the chance to experience or connect fully with Japanese traditions. However, a desire to reconnect with her heritage led to her discovery of the art of Ikebana.

Since then, Kyoko has immersed herself in studying at the Ichiyo School of Ikebana. Her passion for this art grew under the guidance of her master, who nurtured her skills and understanding. At the beginning of 2024, Kyoko had the honor of inheriting our Ikebana community in Atlanta, along with another individual, after her master’s retirement, ensuring that its spirit and teachings continue to flourish.

Outside of Ikebana, Kyoko is a wife, a mom of two wonderful daughters, and a proud dog mom to Echo and Fin. Her professional background is in art and design, and she weaves them into her Ikebana creations. Through her classes and workshops, she guides others in discovering the serenity and creativity that Ikebana offers, helping them create meaningful connections between nature and art.

Kyoko Nakagami’s Instagram is @kyoco_ikebana

What is ikebana in floral design?

Ikebana is the centuries-old Japanese art of arranging flowers. The practice, which roughly translates to “making flowers come alive,” uses carefully selected blossoms, greenery and other flora to convey a specific feeling or emotion to an observer – just as a painting or sculpture might.