IKEBANA is a LIFETIME of LEARNING
Ikebana is more than arranging flowers—it’s a mindful, creative journey that deepens our connection to nature and ourselves.
With just a few tools and an open mind, anyone can begin. Each season offers beauty and inspiration, teaching us to observe, create, and be present.
My approach is warm and encouraging, breaking lessons into simple steps that build confidence and spark personal expression. With regular practice, ikebana becomes not just an art, but a way of life.
SOGETSU SCHOOL of IKEBANA
Lessons follow the standard Sogetsu Textbooks (1-2, 3-4, and 5). These guide students from the essentials to advanced practice—making ikebana accessible for beginners while opening the path to deeper creativity.
- Start Simply – Learn the basics step by step, through hands-on practice with flowers.
- Go Deeper – Discover the character of each material and the beauty of every season.
- Grow Confident – Develop your own style as you progress through the textbooks.
- Express Freely – With time, ikebana becomes a personal art and a way of self-expression.
BEGINNING
Book 1: Kakei
- 20 lessons | 6 months
- Learn the basics through Kakei-ho
- Eligible for First Certificate (Yonkyu)
Book 2: Kakei
- 20 lessons | 6 months
- Study Variation Styles (extension of Kakei)
- Eligible for Second Certificate (Sankyu)
INTERMEDIATE
Book 3: Composition and Line, Color and Mass
- 20 lessons | 6 months
- Begin free-style arrangements beyond Kakei-ho
- Eligible for Third Certificate (Nikyu)
Book 4: Material and Space
- 20 lessons | 6 months
- Explore advanced expression through materials and space
- Eligible for Fourth Certificate (Ikkyu)
ADVANCED
Book 5: Technique and Creation
- 30 lessons | 10 months
- Focus on four key elements: Technique, Materials, Placement, Creation
- Build confidence, creativity, and teaching readiness
- Eligible for Teacher’s Diploma Fourth Grade (first stage of teacher’s certification).
