As interest in Japanese wellness traditions, such as ikebana, tea ceremonies, and meditation continues to grow in Los Angeles, this hands-on floral arrangement workshop offers a unique opportunity to engage with these mindful practices through creativity and nature.
This workshop introduces participants to the elegant art of floral arrangement through the lens of Japanese aesthetics. Guided by Ms. Mitsuko Osuga, a floral artist known for her refined approach rooted in Japanese sensibilities, attendees will learn how to create arrangements using seasonal flowers sourced fresh from the market on the day of the event.
Blending Western floral techniques with traditional Japanese elements, the workshop offers a cross-cultural experience that fosters mindfulness and creativity.
Each participant will take home their own arrangement in a temporary vase, extending the serene and thoughtful experience beyond the workshop and into their home.
Please note: Beginners are welcome. Participants are required to bring sturdy, sharp scissors suitable for cutting flower stems. Bringing an apron is also encouraged to help keep their clothes clean.
About the Instructor
Mitsuko Osuga
Mitsuko Osuga is the owner/chief designer of Mitsuko Floral, a premier wedding/event floral design studio and school in Torrance, California. She is a master floral designer with over 30 years of professional experience in Tokyo, New York City, and Los Angeles. Graduating from Waseda University in Tokyo, Osuga received a degree in floral design (1988) and certification as a Professional Floral Instructor (1992) from Parsons The New School for Design (New York).
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She is a recipient of numerous industry awards, including the Wedding Wire’s Couples’ Choice Awards and The Knot’s Best of Wedding, an award given to the top 2% of participating wedding vendors. She was also recently inducted into The Knot’s Hall of Fame. Osuga’s work has been covered by a wide range of print and media outlets, including various wedding and fashion blogs, special wedding programs on Fox and ABC, and several Japanese publications such as Japan Up!, Lighthouse, Nikkan San, among others.
Rooted in the principles of ikebana and wabi-sabi, Osuga blends simplicity, asymmetry, and natural beauty in her floral work. Her expertise spans traditional pavé designs to organic, free-form arrangements. With a diverse portfolio of weddings—ranging from rustic bohemian to modern, classic, and tropical—she brings emotional depth and joy to each creation through thoughtful, expressive design.
