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SUMMARY:Community Leader Social St. Pete
DESCRIPTION:Join Darcy Schuller\, Deputy Director and COO of the Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, at the Community Leader Social on May 7—an inspiring evening of networking\, collaboration\, and connection! \nTampa Bay Community Leader Socials are on the first Wednesdays of every month except July and August from 6:30 to 8:30 pm with a 15 minute presentation then Q & A at 7:30 pm. \n  \nCommunity Leader Social St. Pete\nWednesday\, May 7\, 2025\n6:30 PM–8:30 PM \n$20 admission in advance or $30 at the door with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.\nSonata Restaurant at The Mahaffey \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nADMISSION
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LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program
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SUMMARY:[SOLD OUT] Ikebana Workshop with Laurel Fooks
DESCRIPTION:Ikebana Workshop with Laurel Fooks\nJoin us for a unique and immersive workshop inspired by the special exhibition Kimono: The Triumph of Japanese Dress. This hands-on session will explore the art of Japanese flower arrangement known as Ikebana. Participants will learn the principles of Ikebana\, focusing on balance\, simplicity\, and the harmonious use of line and space\, while drawing inspiration from the rich history and intricate patterns of traditional Japanese garments.   \nWhether you’re a beginner or have experience with Ikebana\, this workshop offers an opportunity to connect with nature\, explore cultural traditions\, and express your artistic vision. The workshop includes demonstration\, instruction\, and feedback. Each participant will leave with a beautifully crafted Ikebana arrangement.   \n[SOLD OUT] Ikebana Workshop with Laurel Fooks \nSaturday\, May 10\, 2025\n10:00 AM–1:00 PM\nMuseum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\n255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg FL 33701 \nRecommended for ages 18+. Pre-registration required. Limited spots are available. $50 for Members; $65 for Not-Yet-Members. Tickets include admission to the MFA.   \nREGISTER \nNot yet a member?\nBecome a member today and enjoy all the benefits membership at the MFA offers!  \nMFA Members enjoy free admission for an entire year\, early access to special exhibitions\, discounts at the MFA Shop and Café Clementine\, special member-only exclusive events\, and more. Bring the whole family! \nBECOME A MEMBER \n\nABOUT LAUREL BANBARA FOOKS\, 2ND LEVEL\, 3RD GRADE INSTRUCTOR\, NARA NO SHOU  \n \nLaurel Banbara Fooks had her initial ikebana lessons as a child in Japan with Bansui Ohta-sensei headmaster of Shofu Ryu\, the origin of Banmi Shofu School.  Her mother is the first generation iemoto or headmaster of Banmi Shofu Ryu\, Bessie Banmi Yoneko Fooks.  She gained her kado competence and artistry on Ichiyo Ikebana from Jeanne Holton-sensei; Sogetsu Ikebana from Monique Banrenke Noujaim; and Banmi Shofu from her mother\, Bessie Banmi Fooks-sensei and Ric Bansho Carrasco-sensei.  \nLaurel Banbara-sensei has exhibited for Ikebana International St. Petersburg Chapter 65 and Orlando Winter Park Chapter 132\, and has demonstrated and exhibited every year during the annual exhibition of Chapter 65\, Art in Bloom and the Imagine Museum.  She has participated in just about every demonstration of Banmi Shofu Ryu\, including Ikebana International Chapters 1 in Washington DC\, 132 in Orlando Winter Park\, 115\, Sarasota\, Naples and multiple garden Clubs.  She regularly exhibits her ikebana at The Burg\, her son’s auto shop\, the Suncoast Healing Arts\, and the Veterinarian Healing Arts.  \n  \n  \n 
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LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, St. Petersburg\, 255 Beach Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Educational Event
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