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Sogetsu Ikebana Sydney/NSW

Ikebana is the Japanese art of arranging flowers, practised for centuries and still loved today for its quiet elegance. Sogetsu is a contemporary school within this tradition, encouraging each artist to respond to nature in their own way — through colour, line and texture.

Ikebana and Sogetsu

Ikebana is the Japanese art of arranging flowers, practised for centuries and still loved today for its quiet elegance. Sogetsu is a contemporary school within this tradition, encouraging each artist to respond to nature in their own way — through colour, line and texture — so every arrangement becomes a small, personal piece of creative expression.

Recent Workshops and Events

Upcoming Events

Here's what's coming up — workshops, meetings and exhibitions throughout the year. We add new dates regularly, so check back often.

  • Mastery in Bloom - A Prelude to the Sogetsu 100th Anniversary
    Mastery in Bloom - A Prelude to the Sogetsu 100th Anniversary
    Sun, 01 Nov01 Nov 2026, 3:30 pm – 9:00 pm
    Norths CammerayNorths Cammeray, 12 Abbott St, Cammeray NSW 2062, Australia
    01 Nov 2026, 3:30 pm – 9:00 pm
    Norths Cammeray, 12 Abbott St, Cammeray NSW 2062, Australia
    Join us for a memorable evening as the Sogetsu Ikebana Sydney/NSW Branch hosts Sogetsu Headquarters Master Instructor Misei Ishikawa for a breathtaking Live Ikebana Demonstration, followed by a festive Celebration Dinner. This special gathering serves as an inspiring local prelude to the global 100
  • Spring Awakening - A Prologue to the Sogetsu Ikebana 100th Anniversary
    Spring Awakening - A Prologue to the Sogetsu Ikebana 100th Anniversary
    Thu, 24 Sept24 Sept 2026, 5:00 pm – 27 Sept 2026, 4:00 pm
    Botanic Gardens of SydneyBotanic Gardens of Sydney, Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
    24 Sept 2026, 5:00 pm – 27 Sept 2026, 4:00 pm
    Botanic Gardens of Sydney, Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
    Experience the dynamic beauty of modern Japanese floral design at the iconic Garden Gallery. Celebrating the prologue to Sogetsu Ikebana’s 100th anniversary and 50 years of Australia-Japan friendship. Discover captivating installations that blend century-old traditions with modern artistic vision.

Learn Ikebana

Teachers across Sydney and the ACT run classes for absolute beginners through to advanced students. Get in touch to find a class near you.

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Connect with Our Community

We invite you to join our vibrant community of Sogetsu Ikebana enthusiasts. Whether you are a student seeking guidance or a teacher looking for a supportive environment, we are here to help you cultivate your practice.

Please provide your mailing address for membership correspondence.

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Are you a current ikebana student, practising teacher, or completely new to ikebana?

Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia

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