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Ikebana introductory course

Save money by booking six lessons in one

Learn the magic of Japanese flower arranging; Ikebana by signing up for one of our beginner courses. Tune in with nature and make your very own ikebana arrangements, which you can bring home to enjoy your beautiful creations. All equipment supplied.

Classes begin Week commencing Monday 12th May 2025, running fortnightly:

  • Mondays at 2.30pm
  • Thursdays at 10.30am
  • Thursdays at 2:30pm

Ikebana introductory course

Save money by booking six lessons in one

Upcoming Exhibitions

Learn the magic of Japanese flower arranging; Ikebana by signing up for one of our beginner courses. Tune in with nature and make your very own ikebana arrangements, which you can bring home to enjoy your beautiful creations. All equipment supplied.

Classes begin Monday 31st Oct:
 
  • Monday at 2.30 pm – 31st Oct, 14th Nov, 28th Nov, 12 Dec
  • Tuesday at 10.30 am – 1st Nov, 15th Nov, 29th Nov 13th Dec.
    Thursday at 2.30 pm  – 3rd Nov, 17th Nov, 1st Dec, 15th Dec.

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Learn the real way of ikebana

At Ikebana with Irene we follow the Sogetsu School of Ikebana

All floristry classes are held and led by an experienced and passionate teacher, Irene, who has decades of experience in the art of Ikebana.

Irene will introduce you to the main principles of ikebana flower design and teach you the skills to create your very own masterpiece.

What is Ikebana?

the Japanese art of flower arrangement

“LIVING FLOWERS”

The original basic structure of a Japanese flower arrangement is based on three lines, considered in some schools to symbolize Heaven, Earth and Mankind and in others Sun, Moon and Earth.

The term Ikebana is from the Japanese ikeru (“keep alive, arrange flowers, living”) and hana (“flower”). Possible translations include “giving life to flowers” and “arranging flowers”.

Contrary to the idea of floral arrangement as a collection of particoloured or multicoloured arrangements of blooms, Ikebana often emphasises other plant areas. 

Areas such as its stems, branches and leaves emphasise Line, Shape, Form, Texture and Space within the arrangement. This is also connected to the respect for minimalism.

ikebana flowers

Hire us for a party, or Request a Commission

  • Bespoke Ikebana floral arrangements for an event or party hire.
  • If you’re hosting a party and would like a group lesson with your friends, we’re available for private hire.
  • We also offer a floral arrangement service for special events that include large flower arrangements, table flowers and accessories.