You will learn the basics of Ikebana in a relaxed and inspiring space, providing you with the knowledge and skills to continue designing and making at home.
The course is perfect for both beginners and experienced students, who have attended other floristry or plant care classes and are looking to further their experience in the field.
Explore and Expand Your Creativity in Ikebana
いけばなで創造力を探求し、広げましょう
Ikebana is a world-renowned meditative practice focused on discovering the inner quality of flowers.
Learn how to create simple, natural, remarkable designs inspired by nature.
In this 4-week course, you will learn the fundamentals of Ikebana design which will help you bring your creative design ideas to life.
Build a strong foundation in ikebana and discover how simple forms can grow into impressive designs. Through step-by-step lessons, you’ll explore the depth of Japanese aesthetics, ikebana philosophy, and essential techniques. Working with seasonal materials, you’ll gain the confidence to create simple yet expressive pieces that reflect your own style.
A journey that deepens your knowledge and skills, giving you an eye for design in daily life.
Guided by Azumi, a well-known ikebana master with over 30 years of experience, you’ll learn techniques that celebrate nature’s elegance, allowing you to create arrangements that reflect your personal style and creativity.
WHAT You’ll Learn AND EXPERIENCE
The pillars that transform flowers into expressive art.
Ikebana Foundations
Learn the basics step by step while making and taking home a new ikebana piece each week to track your growth
Basic Forms
Explore three basic forms, each inspired by the flower’s unique charm, and learn how to emphasise these qualities in your design
Design Principles
Practice balance, harmony, contrast, space, and visual flow
Design Elements
Discover how plants express unique forms, with four key element categories that each play a role in shaping the overall design
Hands-On Skills
Work with kenzan, trimming, bending stems, and craft techniques to bring your ideas to life
Learning Materials
Receive written outlines of forms and principles to continue practicing after the course
Beginner Course
PROGRAM
WEEK 1
Discovering Materials & Lines
Learn to observe the unique features of flowers and branches. Explore how different lines create distinct expressions in ikebana design.
WEEK 2
Expressing Movement
Bring life into your ikebana with lines that curve and flow naturally. See how movement adds rhythm, lightness, and energy to your work
WEEK 3
Design Elements & Their Roles
Explore how different design elements—such as flowers, branches, and leaves—play specific roles in ikebana. Understand how each can serve as the focal point, supporting feature, or background.
WEEK 4
Create Your Own Design
Put your learning into practice. Use what you’ve discovered about materials, lines, and roles to create your own ikebana design with confidence.
IKEBANA BEGINNER COURSE TIMETABLE
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OPENING HOURS
Mon - Sun 10AM-6PM
by appointment only.
Parking available
CONTACTS
0402 963 545