LEARN IKEBANA
Are you intrigued by the delicate beauty and meditative practice of ikebana? Wanting to find a teacher just right for you?
Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned ikebana enthusiast looking to expand your skills, our members’ program and classes around Melbourne offer a welcoming and inspiring environment to explore this Japanese art form.
Find the right school for you and browse our association’s teachers below.
ICHIYO
一葉式いけ花
Ichiyo School of Ikebana was first established in 1937 and encourages personal
interpretation.
Imagination is considered as essential to creative designs as materials and containers.
“If flower arranging is to be truly fulfilling, it should be a reflection of oneself.”
The current 4th Iemoto, Naohiro Kasuya, specializes in combining materials
through a natural balance of their weights, rather than by fastening the materials
down with a kenzan or komi. Through balancing the materials, he aims to bring
materials and containers together into a mutually cooperative position.
SOGETSU
草月流
The principles of the Sogetsu School are to encourage the development of a personal style, placing a strong emphasis upon creative, contemporary interpretation by its practitioners.
The Sogetsu School is one of the largest of many schools in Japan. Established in 1927 it has an extensive international representation.
The Victorian Branch was founded in 1964.
WAFU TESHIGAHARA
"Your Favorite Flowers, Arranged in Your Favourite Way, in Your Favorite Vase."
The Wafu Teshigahara School of Ikebana, founded by Headmaster Wafu, is a prestigious institution that blends centuries-old techniques with creativity, expression, and harmony with nature. Students learn to arrange flowers to reflect natural beauty, combining elements of sculpture and organic form. The school encourages exploration of diverse floral compositions while preserving the core principles of Wafu Ikebana.
IKENOBO
The Ikenobo school of Ikebana is the oldest and most traditional school of Japanese flower arranging (Ikebana), tracing its origins back over 1,000 years to the Heian period (794–1185).
It is regarded as the foundation of Ikebana and continues to play a central role in its evolution and teaching.
Today, the Ikenobo school is headquartered in Kyoto and continues to promote the study and practice of Ikebana globally. It has students and practitioners worldwide, and its teachings blend traditional techniques with contemporary artistic expression.
SHOGETSUDO KYORYU
松月堂古流
Founded 260 years ago, Shogetsudo koryu school established the traditional Ikebana style, "Seika". Its philosophy is still alive today.
Continuing Ikebana practice is not only improving the skill to arrange flowers beautifully, but also improving yourself to be a better person. Shogetsudo koryu school offers a wide variety of learning styles, from traditional to modern styles using fresh seasonal materials and also contemporary freestyle.
OHARA
小原流
Ohara School of Ikebana is one of the leading school in Ikebana in Japan and celebrates 130
year anniversary in 2025.
The First Headmaster Unshin Ohara who found the school originated Moribana, the first style in the history of ikebana to capture the essence of natural scenic beauty by using shallow containers.
OUR TEACHERS
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Christopher James
Sogetsu
📍 Grovesdale
Classes - Thursday
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Chieko Yazaki
Shogetsudo Koryu
📍 Moorabbin
Classes - Thursday | Saturday
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Emily Karanikolopoulos
Sogetsu
📍 Donvale
Classes - Wednesday
Masterclass - Saturday -
Nobuko Kobayashi
Ichiyo
📍 St Kilda
Classes by appointment
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Akemi Suzuki
📍 Mulgrave
Classes - Friday
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Elizabeth Angell
Sogetsu
📍 Kew
Classes - Tuesday | Wednesday
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Chiemi Daly
Shogetsudo Koryu
📍 Clayton
Classes - Monday
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Shoan Lo
Sogetsu
📍 Balwyn North
Classes - Friday
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Jenny Loo
Sogetsu
📍 Blackburn South
Classes by appointment
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Midori Nakajima
Sogetsu
📍 Balwyn, Blackburn
Contact for classes
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Naomi Cullen
📍 Yarraville
Classes - Monday by appt
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Yukako Braun
Ikenobo
📍 Hawthorn East
Classes - Wednesday | Friday
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Felicia Huang
Ohara
📍 Ivanhoe
Contact for classes