Workshop on Mindfulness & Productivity Through Ikebana

Transform workplace well-being with a unique corporate workshop.


Shoso Shimbo
Shoso Shimbo
4.9 (68)
2k followers

2 hours Class size 10 to 24 guests    

  $160 - $260 ($160 for Adult (Option 1), $260 for Adult (Option 2))
Melbourne
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Flowers & Plants
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Floristry
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Ikebana
In today’s fast-paced workplace, stress, burnout, and lack of focus can impact productivity and morale. Ikebana—the Japanese art of mindful flower arrangement—offers a refreshing, hands-on approach to stress reduction, creativity, and teamwork.
Workshop Options:
Option 1: 2-Hour Session ($160 per person)
  • Learn the concept of Dakka (simplification) – finding beauty in minimalism
  • Create an Ikebana arrangement using 1 flower & 1 leaf
  • Develop mindfulness techniques to improve focus & reduce stress
Option 2: 3-Hour Session ($260 per person)
  • Includes everything from Option 1
  • Plus, a team collaboration exercise – work together to create a larger Ikebana piece, strengthening non-verbal communication & teamwork
Location: On-site at your office or at our Murrumbeena studio
Group Size: Min. 10 participants | Max. 24 participants (in our studio)
All materials provided—just bring your team!


Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly
 
What you'll get
Why Your Team Will Love It:
  • Reduce stress & recharge – A calming break from screens & deadlines
  • Boost focus & creativity – Encourages mindfulness for better work
  • Strengthen teamwork – A collaborative, engaging experience
  • Take home a stunning flower arrangement – A meaningful, lasting reminder
What to bring
No requirements.
 
Suitable for

This class is great for a hens party.

Location

Murrumbeena, VIC

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Your teacher can also travel within 60 kms of Murrumbeena, to a venue of your choice for a private class

Workshop on Mindfulness & Productivity Through Ikebana location
More about this class

This class is new, and this teacher has 68 reviews for their other experiences - which you can see here.

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Your teacher

Shoso Shimbo
Shoso Shimbo

4.9 (68)
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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