Hiroko Prado has held the highest teaching grade, First Grade Riji, since 2021, is the 9th recipient of the Norman and Mary Sparnon Endowment Scholarship, and currently serves as Director of Sogetsu Ikebana Sydney/NSW Branch and President of Ikebana International Sydney Chapter #36.
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With over 30 years of international experience, beginning with her certification as a Sogetsu instructor in Tokyo and extending to teaching in Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia, she shares the authentic Sogetsu curriculum and teaching methods of Headquarters with practitioners in Australia.Â
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She has presented workshops and demonstrations at leading cultural institutions including the Art Gallery of NSW, Museum of Contemporary Art, and Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. She has also conducted exclusive Ikebana workshops for high-end clients of Christian Dior and Mercedes-Benz in Singapore, and has been invited to create "Omukaebana (Welcome Flowers)" for official diplomatic events hosted by the Consul-General of Japan.
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Hiroko is passionate about teaching and promoting the beautiful art of Sogetsu Ikebana, inspiring others to discover its creativity, beauty, and joy — a lifetime journey!
Hiroko PRADO
First Grade Riji, Sogetsu School
