Ikebana
Workshops on Ikebana,
the Japanese art of flower arrangement
16 November: Solid & Fragile
November is a transitional month: nature slows down, leaves lose their brightness, and forms become quieter. In Portugal, the rains at this time of year bring new growth, allowing fresh grass and tender flowers to appear. The combination of this calm stability and emerging freshness gave the workshop its theme.
In this workshop, we explore the contrast between solid and fragile elements in a composition. You will learn to build a stable foundation and add elements that feel light and delicate. We will work with materials that reflect the seasonal change and highlight the contrast between strength and fragility.
4 December: Winter’s Touch
Christmas and New Year holidays are already close, and the atmosphere around us is full of anticipation and the excitement of something new.
Let’s bring this festive mood into our winter arrangements, focusing on classic seasonal plants: evergreens, holly berries, magnolia leaves, and accents in red and white. These will not be ordinary holiday decorations – each arrangement will have a clear concept, simplify and the elegance typical of ikebana.
Your composition will stand out and bring you joy, helping you immerse yourself in the festive preparations with a sense of calm and beauty.
All necessary materials are included.
General Information
Schedule: 16.11 & 07.12, 15:00–17:00
Language: English
Age: 12+ (kids under 14 must be accompanied by an adult)
Capacity: 12 attendees
40€ (workshop + museum entrance)
About Tamara Frangoni
Tamara Frangoni is a Master of Ikebana from the Sogetsu School (Japan) and a European set designer. She has been practicing Ikebana since 2016. Drawing on her floral experience, Tamara has created floral works and set designs for brands and fashion magazines, including Vogue, Elle, L’Officiel, GQ, and others.
Her mission is to help people see beauty in ordinary things and notice it in everyday life through deep contact with themselves and genuine presence in reality:
“My work is to place a mirror called ‘Ikebana’ in front of a person to awaken the five senses and connect the mind with the present moment.”
