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Are you interested in Learning Ikebana?
Have you had this idea that you would like to know more about how to create an ikebana arrangement? – Well now is the time to pursue that dream. Find a moment in this hectic life we all lead and be guided on a journey to discover the beautiful calming qualities of this age-old art form in a modern world.
Sogetsu ikebana starts with introductory lessons and it follows a Japanese curriculum but there is also scope to develop your own freestyle expression. Many of us find that we soon become captivated wanting to learn and share more. As a student you can choose to enjoy the pleasures of learning the basics of Ikebana or strive to become a qualified teacher, the choice is yours. Sogetsu School emphasises using our beautiful Australian seasonal materials available in our own gardens, our friend’s gardens and our local florists and flower markets. Before too long it becomes a life-long passion of enjoyment.
How do I get started?
There are eight qualified teachers in the greater Sydney area and two teachers in Canberra/Yass area. Contact a teacher directly for further information regarding class times, fees and other queries such as textbook costs and equipment needed.
NSW Teachers
Sydney
- Breakfast Point and other venues
- Masae Ako - 0408 150 354
- Cammeray
- Hiroko Prado - 0477 224 443
- Earlwood
- Kathy Morris - 0404 799 165
- Killarney Heights
- Kevin Walpole - 0414 510 420
- Mosman
- Jenny Goodwin - 0425 200 043
- Northbridge
- Yumiko Soo - 0410 650 434
- St Ives
- Yoshimi Tada - 0421 327 390
- www.7elements.me
- Turramurra
- Sandy Marker - 0401 740 789
- www.sandymarker.com
Blue Mountains
- Wentworth Falls
- Sandra Cottee - 0412 965 871
- www.sandracottee.com.au
Canberra / Yass
- Canberra
- Ping Block - 02 6253 2698
- www.ikebanawithping.com
- Murrumbateman
- Alexander Evans - 0422 522 051
- www.hanakuma-ikebana.com