Introduction to Ikebana Class

Gain an introduction to the beautiful art of Ikebana flower arranging


Shoso Shimbo
Shoso Shimbo
4.9 (69)
2k followers

1 hour Class size 1 to 18 guests

  $60 (Afterpay available)
Melbourne
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Flowers & Plants
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Floristry
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Ikebana
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Japanese Culture Gifts
Discover the Art of Ikebana – A Relaxing One-Hour Class for Beginners!
Join us for an all-inclusive, one-hour Ikebana flower arranging class, perfect for beginners. Whether you're looking for a calming activity in Melbourne or want to explore the beauty of traditional Japanese art, this class is a great place to start.
You'll receive a brief introduction to Ikebana and step-by-step guidance on beginning your creative journey. Under the expert instruction of Shoso, you'll learn how to craft a small Ikebana arrangement—yours to take home at the end of the session.
By the end of the class, you'll leave with foundational Ikebana skills, new inspiration, and the confidence to create your delicate floral designs.
Please note:
  • The studio is located upstairs, so if you have difficulty with stairs, please talk to us before you book so we can make arrangements for you.
  • If you have an allergy to cats, please let us know.


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Knowledge required
Perfect for beginners.
 
What you'll get
  • A completed ikebana work using a small container (around 10cm x 10cm x 10cm).
  • Guidance on how to start your ikebana journey.
What to bring
Just yourself!
 
Location

Murrumbeena, VIC

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Shoso Shimbo
Shoso Shimbo

4.9 (69)
2k followers

Shoso Shimbo, an Ikebana teacher with over 30 years of experience, is celebrated internationally for his floral designs. Recognized by Belle magazine among Australia’s top floral designers, he's won awards at prestigious shows like the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show. His work was selected for the publication,  International Floral Art 2014/2015 & 2016/2017, 2021/2022 Stichting Kunstboek (Belgium).  
His sculptural works have been featured in some of the major contemporary art exhibitions including the Toyota Sculpture Exhibition, Lorne Sculpture, Deakin University Contemporary Small Sculpture Award Finalists Exhibition, and the New Wave Art Festival at the NGV.
He won the Arnold Bloch Leiber Prize at the Yering Station Sculpture Exhibition 2017. His recent commissions include a public work of art for the Archibald Award Exhibition 2015 at the Art Gallery of Ballarat, the Wye River Project as a part of the Lorne Sculpture 2016, and a metal sculpture for Le Pine, Kew East (2020).
As part of the Wa: Melbourne Ikebana Festival he has performed live Ikebana performances with musicians like Paul Grabowsky and the Gregorian Brothers at Melbourne Recital Centre.
As an educator, he's taught Japanese Aesthetics at RMIT Short Courses and holds an MA in Japanese Studies, a Master of Fine Art, and a PhD in Education. He is a vice president of the International Society of Ikebana Research.
He is also qualified as a garden designer (Japan Horticultural Society) and a Shinto priest (Kyoto Kokugakuin).
With publications spanning Ikebana and contemporary art, Shoso remains a prolific contributor to the field, exploring Ikebana's evolution and its impact on cultural traditions.

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