House Beautiful, a publication that has featured home inspiration and design education since 1896, recently interviewed Carolyn Alter, an ikebana expert and instructor who is one of Portland Japanese Garden’s cultural partners. Alter, Head Teacher and Treasurer of the Oregon Chapter of the Ohara School, spoke with journalist Arrica Elin SanSone, noting “Ikebana is about beauty and connecting with nature.” Read the entire piece on House Beautiful’s website.

Don’t forget to keep an eye out for our cultural demonstrations so you can learn from Alter and all of our ikebana experts here at the Garden!

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