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Enjoy an ancient form of flower arranging

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Wednesday, October 05, 2011

The unique flower and decorative plant arrangements of Ikebana International will be on display during a special exhibit, part of the Carolina Bonsai Expo.

The event will take place at The North Carolina Arboretum on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 8 and 9, in the second-floor gallery and library of the Education Center.

Terri Ellis Todd, teacher in the Ichiyo School and former president of Ikebana International in Asheville, will demonstrate on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the education building in the first-floor classroom.

Ikebana International in Asheville has almost 60 members, students and teachers in Western North Carolina.

The exhibitions are free. There is a parking fee of $8 per vehicle to visit the Arboretum.

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 828.645.6633 or www.ikebanaasheville.org.

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