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ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
For extra peace of mind, all our bookings are covered by our $20 million public liability insurance.
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Q: What's the cancellation policy?
A: Free to cancel or reschedule up until 5 days before the class
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A: 5 hours, $279 per guest
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- Identify the correct vase or base that can be used with a particular arrangement
- Using the Kenzan
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- Identifying focal points of your arrangement and positioning it
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All students must be over 18+ years of age.Read more details
Perfect for beginners.
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Kuniko Nakano has been teaching Ohara School of Ikebana for over 15 years in Sydney.
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She also holds demonstrations at numerous events and functions, such as Auburn Cherry BlossomFestival and Cowra Japanese Garden Festival. At these events, she introduces Japanese traditional arrangements and also talks about Ikebana history and philosophy.In 2016, she received an award from the Japanese Government, Consul General for strengthening and promoting the Japanese – Australian relationship as well as promoting multiculturalism in Sydney and New South Wales.
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- Easy to understand and to put it in practice;
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- Emphasize the importance of the basic form;
- How beauty is communicated differently in Ikebana compared to Western flower arrangements;
- How to incorporate the subtle lines of plants in Ikebana;
She takes great pride hearing her students enjoy her classes.
Many find her classes calming and meditative, too.
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