I was introduced to ikebana in 2005 at an exhibition at a book store. I was so captivated with this art form that I immediately joined the local Ikebana International chapter and began lessons. Currently I split my time between Rochester, NY and Venice, FL. where I teach from November to May.  I love sharing my ikebana knowledge with my students. Ikebana has taught me to look at nature in a new way and to appreciate all seasons, even autumn with its crinkled leaves and winter with its bare branches that can give an arrangement such beautiful structure.