Led By: Ed Heisler
Location: Svälja Whole-Being’s Lotus Studio
This series is offered in-person only; no virtual registration.
Dates: Wednesdays, September 9, 16, 23, 30
Time: 6:00 - 7:15 PM with Optional Pre-Class Meditation: 5:00-5:45 PM to get a taste of the state-of-being brought to Kado practice
Cost: $90 for 4-Week Series; includes a practice vase for practitioners to keep
Expanding Awareness Through The Way of the Flower
As the seasons turn, Kado—"the Way of the Flower"—invites us to slow down, observe, and engage with the natural world through hands-on practice. In our time together, Ed Heisler shares his nearly decade of experience to give participants a practical pathway to the simple beauty of Kado-style flower arranging.
We explore how setting flowers creates arrangements that are both beautiful and instructive to our human development. For the desirous and curious, join the optional pre-class meditation to get a taste of the state-of-being that a Zen Kado practitioner brings to their flower practice.
What the Series Includes:
Hands-On Workshop: Gain a practical pathway to the simple beauty of Kado-style flower arranging.
Personal Growth: Discover how setting flowers can be instructive to human development alongside creating beauty.
Meditation and Breath Practice: Explore the unique state-of-being of a Zen practitioner through optional pre-class meditation.
Nourishing Atmosphere: Experience a welcoming, reflective space designed to foster creativity, focus, and quiet connection.
Materials & Equipment
Please bring a fresh selection of roughly 10 stems to work with during each class.
Selecting Your Stems
What to Include:
Fresh Stems & Wildflowers: Wild-cut flowers and seasonal blooms are wonderful options.
Tree Twigs & Branches: Small leafy or woody branches add great structure (except pine).
What to Avoid:
Pine Tree Branches: Avoid pine, as it releases compounds that cause other flowers to quickly die.
Thorny Flowers: Leave out roses or other heavily thorny stems.
Overly Flashy Flowers: Skip extra-bold blooms like large sunflowers.
Equipment Options:
Option A: Purchase Your Own Supplies (Recommended): Allows you to take your completed arrangements home and continue practicing.
Kado Scissors(Proper metal Kado scissors are strongly recommended over plastic craft scissors, as tool quality directly impacts technique)
Kenzan (Flower Frog)
Option B: Borrow Classroom Equipment: Free loaner tools (scissors and Kenzan) are available to borrow during class on a first-come, first-served basis for those not ready to purchase or where cost is a barrier.
Opportunity for ongoing Zen Kado practice will follow this workshop series where there is participant interest.
Meet Your Guide
Ed Heisler (he/him)
Ed has nearly a decade of experience practicing Kado
and enjoys teaching people to set flowers in ways that are both beautiful and instructive to our human development.
Workshop & Special Event Cancellation Policy:
We understand that plans can change. Because our workshops and special events require significant preparation and often have limited space, we adhere to the following cancellation policy:
Cancellation up to 48 hours prior to the workshop will be refunded less a 10% Administrative Fee.
Cancellation 24-48 hours prior to the workshop receives a 50% refund.
Cancellation less than 24 hours prior or a no-show receives no refund.
To request a cancellation or coordinate a credit, please contact us at hello@svalja.yoga or (218) 595-0762.