Trial Lesson

New to Ikebana? Start here!

This one-time session is the perfect way to experience the meditative world of Sogetsu Ikebana. You will create your first arrangement and discover the joy of working with seasonal flowers.

• Fee: $50 (All-inclusive)

• What to bring: Nothing! We provide flowers and all necessary tools.

• Take home: You can take your flowers home to enjoy.

No prior experience or commitment is required. Please feel free to come and try!

Curriculum Classes (Sogetsu Course)

Follow the official Sogetsu Ikebana curriculum using world-standard textbooks (Levels 1–5). This course is designed for those who wish to build a solid foundation and deepen their creative skills step-by-step.

• Structured Learning: Each textbook consists of 20 personalized lessons, guiding you from basic techniques to advanced freestyle.

• Certification: Upon completion of each level, you are eligible to apply for an official certificate issued by the Sogetsu Headquarters in Japan.

• Personalized Pace: Whether you want to attend weekly or monthly, we move at a pace that suits your lifestyle.

Please contact me for more details regarding textbook costs and the certification process.

Special Workshops

Enjoy creating seasonal arrangements for holidays and special events. No commitment required—just come and enjoy the festive spirit through flowers!

Examples of our seasonal themes:

• New Year’s: Traditional Japanese arrangements with pine and mizuhiki.

• Valentine’s Day: Romantic designs featuring seasonal red and pink blooms.

• Mother’s Day: Thoughtful gifts created with a modern Sogetsu twist.

• Autumn Harvest: Celebrating the season with colorful foliage and textures.

• Holiday Season: Elegant winter arrangements to brighten your home.

Details and dates will be announced on this page and our social media as each season approaches.

Schedules & Pricing

We are currently preparing for our official studio launch! While we finalize the calendar, here is a tentative guide:

Availability: Weekday mornings and Saturday mornings/afternoons.

Fee: $50 per session (All-inclusive)

This includes the instruction fee and all fresh seasonal flowers.

What to bring: Nothing! We provide everything you need for your trial—fresh flowers, professional scissors, kenzan (pin frogs), and vases. Please just bring yourself and enjoy a relaxing, creative experience.

Tools & Equipment: For those who wish to continue their journey with us, we have a curated stock of high-quality Japanese scissors, kenzan, and vases imported directly from Japan available for purchase. I would be happy to help you select the perfect tools when you are ready to start your own collection.

As we are in the preparation phase, we are very flexible with dates. Please reach out to discuss a schedule that works best for you!

What to Expect in Your Session

Every lesson is designed to be a calm, creative journey. A typical session lasts about 1.5 to 2 hours and follows this flow:

1. Inspiration:

   We begin with an instructor’s demonstration, showing you how to observe the flowers and find their best "face."

2. Creation:

   You will work on your own arrangement. There is no right or wrong—only your unique expression.

3. Personal Feedback:

   I will provide individual advice to help you bring out the hidden beauty of your materials.

4. Photography:

   After finishing, we often take photos of your work to capture the ephemeral beauty of the season.