The Ikebana Vessel
Ikebana is a form of flower arranging. Stems are set in to the spikes of the kenzan, which is contained in a vessel. These arrangements command contemplation, and an understanding of composition, form and space – all of which overlap with the needs of the potter.
The full time diploma students at Clay College Stoke were set a brief to design a vessel to arrange flowers in. The pots should compliment the arrangements which they carry. Ikebana master Junko Popham then came to Clay College to deliver a masterclass in flower arrangement, the results of which are shown here in this online exhibition. The vessels themselves are available to purchase in this one off exhibition.
For purchases outside the UK email contact@claycollegestoke.co.uk
The work of our full time diploma students will be exhibited in full in their Graduation Exhibition, opening 18th July in Stoke on Trent. Discover more here
If you are interested in having a go at Ikebana for yourself, you can book yourself on to our public masterclass with Junko here
https://www.claycollegestoke.co.uk/product/ikebana-masterclass-with-junko-popham/
You can discover more about Junko and her art on her instagram, here:
