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.
Student Creations
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.
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.