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Ikebana classes
Ikebana, literally “Living Flower”, is a centuries-old Japanese art that takes its roots in the elaborate floral offerings that Buddhist priests created in temples. This ancestral practice seeks to emulate and transcend botanical beauty, and to connect Humans and Nature.
I draw on my own journey as an Ikebana practitioner and instructor (Junkakan level, Ikenobo School of Ikebana) to guide you through the process of creating arrangements, using principles and techniques as a scaffolding to connect with yourself and find harmony and creativity. No prior experience with floral design is necessary. Bring your love for nature, flowers and zen spirit with you.
For regularly scheduled group classes (2-4 persons), the cost is $35 per person if you bring your own flower materials (*), $50 per person if I provide materials for you. Check out the schedule below to find out dates for my next Ikebana classes, register here and pay the lesson fee here.
(*) Wondering what is appropriate to bring? Virtually anything will work and can be arranged into an Ikebana - your favorite flowers, something you found interesting at your regular grocery store, some greenery from your own garden... Just keep in mind that you always need leaves/greenery along with flowers. And if you’d like to get a better idea of what to expect for your first Ikebana class, I’ve got just the post for you!
Typically, class participants bring their own pruning shears (and plant materials, if desired), and I provide vases and kenzans (Japanese flower frogs used for Ikebana arrangements) for you to borrow during class, which generally lasts between 1.5 and 2 hours. Don’t hesitate to contact me if you need additional information about classes.
Upcoming group Ikebana classes:
Sundays at 10 am: April 6th and 27th
Why so few dates?? I will be traveling to Kyoto at the end of March for the 2025 Ikenobo World Seminar, and doing some more traveling in April to visit my father in Tahiti. Stay tuned for updates and watch this space for new class dates!
If none of these dates work for you, and/or you would like private 1:1 lessons, feel free to get in touch to schedule a time that is convenient for both of us. One-on-one lessons in my studio cost $70 (if you bring your own plant materials) or $85 if I provide flowers for you. I also offer in-your-home one-on-one classes ($70 + travel fee, depending on where you live) to help you develop a sense of what you can do with what you already have on hand in your own garden throughout the seasons.
Workshops
Host an unforgettable event for your friends, colleagues or clients. You will not only craft beautiful flower arrangements together, but you will also create lasting connections and memories through flowers.
Want to learn more about Ikebana with friends? Organize a creative team-building activity for your colleagues? Or craft beautiful centerpieces with your family to amaze at your next dinner party? We can work together to bring your vision to life! Fill out the inquiry form to tell us more about your event.
Cost is $300 for 2-3 hours of engagement (which includes set-up in your space, instruction and hands-on personal attention, and take-down/clean up). Budget for materials and flowers is between $70 and $250 per participant, depending on the type of arrangement you would like to create. The minimum cost per workshop is $600.