

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Spring Ikebana for Beginners – Six-Week Course
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 05:45 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Dive into the study of Japanese flower arranging in this sell-out six-week Ikebana course led by Joanne Caccavale, Riji, Sogetsu School. Designed for students starting their journey, this course builds on foundational techniques while deepening your understanding of form, line, movement, and creative expression within the Sogetsu tradition.

Students will work with provided plant materials and explore increasingly complex arrangements under Joanne’s expert guidance. All school books, plant materials, containers, and pin frogs are provided during class. Participants are asked to bring garden scissors or ikebana scissors.

Instructor: Joanne Caccavale, Riji, Sogetsu School of Ikebana
Joanne Caccavale was born and raised in Singapore, she came to the United States in 1985 to attend school, eventually making the U.S. her home. Although she was educated and trained as an attorney, her true passion has always been flowers. A professionally trained floral designer, Joanne transitioned to Japanese flower arranging more than twenty-two years ago and has been teaching Ikebana for over sixteen years.

She is a perennial exhibitor at the New England/Boston Flower Show and has participated for many years in MFA Art in Bloom with her garden club. Joanne is a two-time Past President of Ikebana International Boston Chapter and currently serves as Director of the Boston Chapter of the Sogetsu School.

Joanne holds the rank of Riji, the highest instructional rank awarded by the Sogetsu School of Ikebana. She teaches regularly at her home studio as well as at Massachusetts Horticultural Society's Garden at Elm Bank and conducts workshops throughout Massachusetts for the Sogetsu School. Each year, she also creates the Ikebana stage installation for the Japanese Emperor’s Birthday Reception at the Massachusetts State House.

Class/Program/Workshop: 260414 Six Week Spring Ikebana Course - 4pm, Beginning Students
Date(s): Tuesdays; April 14 - May 19, 2026
Time Frame: 4 - 5:30/6pm
Location: Putnam Building; Garden at Elm Bank
900 Washington St, Wellesley MA 02482
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- **Event Categories**: workshops, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 8

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Wellesley
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 900 Washington St, Wellesley, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02482
- **lat**: 42.2765
- **long**: -71.31009
- **full address**: 900 Washington St, Wellesley, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02482

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- **organizer**: Massachusetts Horticultural Society (https://allevents.in/org/massachusetts-horticultural-society/7276406)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 900 Washington St, Wellesley, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02482
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Massachusetts Horticultural Society
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Spring Ikebana for Beginners – Six-Week Course ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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