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(9/07/06)
Ikebana, the exquisite Japanese art of flower arranging that focuses on harmony, has captivated people throughout the world for centuries. Distinctly unique in style and different from the floral art of Western countries, the beauty of Ikebana enthralls and delights people of all ages in every corner of the globe.
And because Oriental influences are the latest trend among professional and amateur home decorators, the time to learn this Japanese technique couldn’t be better. That’s why Ikebana tops the list of new arts and crafts classes offered through the Millsaps College Community Enrichment Series.
Eiko Tashiro, a Japanese native, teaches the class, which runs from September 20 to October 11. She also teaches Japanese Language and Culture through the Millsaps series.
“Ikebana is the entrance to a rich and creative world,” said Tashiro. “Students use fresh or dried branches, leaves and flowers to create a new and different arrangement each week to take home and enjoy. Flower arrangement is still venerated as one of the traditional arts in Japan, and I am delighted to share these techniques through the Millsaps enrichment programs.”
The Community Enrichment Series presents something from everyone. From belly dancing to story weaving–genealogy to gardening–the classes run the gamut. Along with Ikebana, several new class offerings are available this fall.
Dancing Around the World features dance steps from Egypt, Turkey, India, the Caribbean islands, and Brazil. Kristina Kelly, a yoga and dance instructor, will introduce these various dance styles and present cultural information as well.
Medical Spanish can help physicians, dentists, nurses, therapists and other medical workers learn Spanish geared toward the health care field. In 10 sessions, Dr. Robert Kahn, associate professor of romance languages at Millsaps College, will teach participants how to ask and answer questions on typical medical problems as well as on practical matters such as insurance coverage and payment.
A class that hones one’s own intuition is also new this fall. Intuition: How You Know What You Know focuses on using intuitive intelligence to improve a person’s health and resolve life issues. The ability to master the skill of accessing knowledge can be learned through the experiential exercises and presentations conducted in this class.
And would-be writers can learn how to maneuver away from an editor’s stack of unsolicited and unread manuscripts. In his course The Top 10 Ways to Avoid the Slush Pile, author Martin Hegwood focuses on ways to increase the odds of being published. Hegwood, who has written a mystery series for the Minotaur division of St. Martin’s Press of New York, guides participants through the basic rules of fiction writing. He will cover some of the nuts-and-bolts of submitting a manuscript.
Kids can also take part in the enrichment series. A new “Fall Camp for Kids” lets children age 6 to 11 unleash their creative abilities, making holiday decorations and gifts, learning basic food decorating techniques for holiday baking, and practicing table and party manners. Instructor Adriane Louie has taught etiquette classes in the Jackson area for a number of years.
For a complete listing of all the classes and times offered through the Millsaps College Enrichment Series, call (601) 974-1130 or log on to www.millsaps.edu.
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