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 membersโ€™ 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 associationโ€™s teachers below.

ICHIYO ไธ€่‘‰ๅผใ„ใ‘่Šฑ 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. โ€œIf flower arranging is to be truly fulfillin

ICHIYO

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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.
โ€œIf flower arranging is to be truly fulfilling, it should be a reflection of oneself.โ€
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 ่‰ๆœˆๆต 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 s

SOGETSU

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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 creativ

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 (794โ€“1185). It is regarded as the foundation of Ikebana and cont

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 (794โ€“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 ๆพๆœˆๅ ‚ๅคๆต 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 beauti

SHOGETSUDO KYORYU

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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 ๅฐๅŽŸๆต 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

OHARA

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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

  • Christopher James

    Sogetsu

    ๐Ÿ“ Grovesdale

    Classes - Thursday

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  • Chieko Yazaki

    Shogetsudo Koryu

    ๐Ÿ“ Moorabbin

    Classes - Thursday | Saturday

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  • Emily Karanikolopoulos

    Sogetsu

    ๐Ÿ“ Donvale

    Classes - Wednesday
    Masterclass - Saturday

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  • Nobuko Kobayashi

    Ichiyo

    ๐Ÿ“ St Kilda

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  • Yukako Braun

    Ikenobo

    ๐Ÿ“ Hawthorn East

    Classes - Wednesday | Friday

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  • Aileen Duke

    Sogetsu

    ๐Ÿ“ Abbotsford - Tuesday

    ๐Ÿ“Mount Martha - Thursday

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  • Elizabeth Angell

    Sogetsu

    ๐Ÿ“ Kew

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  • Akemi Suzuki

    ๐Ÿ“ Mulgrave

    Classes - Friday

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  • Naomi Cullen

    ๐Ÿ“ Yarraville

    Classes - Monday by appt

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  • Chiemi Daly

    Shogetsudo Koryu

    ๐Ÿ“ Clayton

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  • Midori Nakajima

    Sogetsu

    ๐Ÿ“ Balwyn, Blackburn

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  • Jenny Loo

    Sogetsu

    ๐Ÿ“ Blackburn South

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  • Felicia Huang

    Ohara

    ๐Ÿ“ Ivanhoe

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