ABOUT
Yanagi Botanic Arts is a dedicated studio located in downtown Colorado Springs where individuals can come and experience ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging. Our mission is to preserve and celebrate the timeless art of ikebana, foster creativity, enhance mindfulness, and collaborate with nature. Classes are taught by a teacher certified in the Sogetsu School of Ikebana which encourages inclusivity and welcomes expressive thought. Through expert instruction and artistic exploration, we aim to inspire individuals to find beauty in simplicity and harmony within every arrangement.
CLASSES
Class offerings on weekends and Friday evenings. Duration of a class is 1 hour and 30 minutes. Class size is cozy with a max of 6 people. Individual, private groups, and parties available by request as well as those interested in certification. For inquiries: yanagibotanicarts@gmail.com
CONTENT
Classes are derived from the Sogetsu School curriculum and/or ikebana-related themes. The class environment is meant to be a place for individuals to foster creativity while embracing the mindful qualities that are inherent in ikebana.
LOCATION
Yanagi Botanic Arts is located in downtown Colorado Springs inside the Yobel/ Look Up Gallery building. This building was newly renovated in 2025 and is part of the historic block in southern Colorado Springs known as the "Trolley Block".
2026 Ikebana Class Themes
January: New Year's Celebration
February: Harmony of the Heart/ One Kind of Material
March: Hinamatsuri/ All Green Material
April: Yellow & Red Tornadoes
May: Mums & Moms/ Expressing a Movement
June: Miniature Ikebana at the Studio & Flower Farm
July: Water Focus/ Miniature Ikebana at the Flower Farm
August: All Branches
September: Arrangements for the Table (Dinner Party)
October: MA, the Beauty of Empty Space
November: Unconventional & Fresh Materials
December: Holiday Celebration/ Shimenawa (New Year's)
*Beginner1 (Moribana) and Beginner2 (Nageire) Classes will be taught every month
ADDITIONAL INFO
All classes are available for 18 years and older. If a minor wishes to take a class, then private classes can be arranged. For more information, please email yanagibotanicarts@gmail.com
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Address
517 S. Cascade Ave Ste E,
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(studio located inside Yobel)
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Hours
The studio is open during class hours, on First Friday, and/or by appointment only. Please send an email if you would like a private viewing and/or to discuss classes.