Learn Ikebana with Shoan... where to start?
If you have never experienced Ikebana, we would love to try it at the Ikebana Introductory Class. See the section below.
Should you want to continue learning Ikebana, please join us at our Weekly Sogetsu Textbook Curriculum class on Friday mornings. Scroll down to find out.
Cannot get to our Canterbury class? You can join Shoan at Online Ikebana Dojo Zoom sessions. Scroll down to lower section to find out more.
Need more information? See me a message here!
Should you want to continue learning Ikebana, please join us at our Weekly Sogetsu Textbook Curriculum class on Friday mornings. Scroll down to find out.
Cannot get to our Canterbury class? You can join Shoan at Online Ikebana Dojo Zoom sessions. Scroll down to lower section to find out more.
Need more information? See me a message here!
Ikebana Introductory Class
45min all inclusive ikebana workshop for beginners. You don't need to bring anything to class, and you will go home with a small ikebana arrangement.
This class also provides a guidance on how to start your ikebana journey. After this workshop, you are welcome to join our weekly Sogetsu certificate textbook class (see the section below)
$60 per person - Includes all materials (flower, container & florist foam) & tool hire (secateurs).
9:30am-10:30am on days when the Textbook class are running (Dates on Booking Page)
**** Terms and conditions at bottom of the page.
This class also provides a guidance on how to start your ikebana journey. After this workshop, you are welcome to join our weekly Sogetsu certificate textbook class (see the section below)
$60 per person - Includes all materials (flower, container & florist foam) & tool hire (secateurs).
9:30am-10:30am on days when the Textbook class are running (Dates on Booking Page)
**** Terms and conditions at bottom of the page.
We are providing this class option with Shoso Shimbo so that you can have a choice or location and time. If you want to have the introductory class with Shoso Shimbo at Murrumbeena. The two locations runs the classes on different dates
Weekly Sogetsu Textbook Curriculum Class at CanterburyRegular classes run weekly during school terms. Attending regular classes allow you to follow the Sogetsu curriculum through the text books. There is no need to rush through the topics, everyone works in their own pace. You will need to bring your own materials and containers. *** (Read Terms and conditions). Students can earn the Sogetsu Certificate.
Cost: $30 per person per class (Fees do not include materials eg. flowers, kenzan, containers, etc.). $25 if prepaid at least 48hrs before class and non refundable if not notified 48hrs before class
Tools and Materials: Each student is required to bring their own materials and containers to use. Textbook: can be purchase in class. Please read the terms and conditions on cancellations below and agreed to them before booking Time: 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Location: Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Kendall Street Canterbury VIC 3126 Google Map link here Covid-Safety: Please do not attend class if you have covid symptoms. For Beginners, you can try ikebana first with the Ikebana Introductory class (see top of this page) |
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Online Ikebana Dojo (Zoom)
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About Zoom Ikebana Dojo
Join an online learning community using Zoom. Roughly based on the cooperative learning method, this project is to support your ikebana study, in particular, if you are studying alone. This is ideal for many people who are working in isolation. Meet ikebana friends around the world. Goal: Learn how to create “poetry” in Ikebana. What is poetry in Ikebana? It is the life of ikebana. It is the essence of ikebana. It can be achieved only when humans and nature interact harmoniously. |
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Private Workshops
Contact me if you want special workshops for team building or for special occasions!!
Send the enquiries here!
Send the enquiries here!
Other Workshops
Workshops of various are held a few times during the year. Keep checking this space or follow us on Facebook or Instagram to get up coming dates of workshops. Cost will be different each time depending the nature of the topic and materials requires. In general, all materials are provided.
Comments from workshop participants
"Very informative and enjoyable"
"Great session. Love the hands-on art feel. Very relaxing"
"Good, enjoyable, easy to assemble, recycle from backyards"
"Very good presentation and wellbeing for us, really enjoy it"
"Great workshop, thank-you" "Really great fun, learnt a lot"
"Fascinating" "Wonderful and Enjoyable. Will never look at garden same again. Thank-you."
"Great session. Love the hands-on art feel. Very relaxing"
"Good, enjoyable, easy to assemble, recycle from backyards"
"Very good presentation and wellbeing for us, really enjoy it"
"Great workshop, thank-you" "Really great fun, learnt a lot"
"Fascinating" "Wonderful and Enjoyable. Will never look at garden same again. Thank-you."
***Terms and Conditions when booking for classes and workshops:
1. Please make bookings prior 11am Thursday for the Friday classes.
2. All fees for Classes to be paid prior to class unless you are senior card holders. Bank transfer or via booking below. Workshop fees might be paid in advance depending on the event. Refer to the details of event.
3. Bookings made online must be paid via the booking system. 48hours or more notice is required for cancelation by participants to get a refund. Although we do not charge a cancellation fee, the administration fees related to your booking will be deducted: Stripe (1.75% + AU$0.30), Smoothbook (1.5%) and Government tax. You will be refunded through Stripe in accordance with their conditions.
4. We can only reschedule workshop bookings within 3 months from the original date (or until next available one). If you do not reschedule the booking, it will be canceled and new payment will be required for the next booking.
5. For weekly classes participants are to bring their own supplies of materials, use their own tools and containers. Tools and containers may be on loan/ provided according to the terms in workshops and special events.
5. Photos of students works are taken after class for Shoan’s record. Some might be put on the internet with random order and random time. Not all photos taken will be posted. If you do not want your works posted, please advice us in advance.
1. Please make bookings prior 11am Thursday for the Friday classes.
2. All fees for Classes to be paid prior to class unless you are senior card holders. Bank transfer or via booking below. Workshop fees might be paid in advance depending on the event. Refer to the details of event.
3. Bookings made online must be paid via the booking system. 48hours or more notice is required for cancelation by participants to get a refund. Although we do not charge a cancellation fee, the administration fees related to your booking will be deducted: Stripe (1.75% + AU$0.30), Smoothbook (1.5%) and Government tax. You will be refunded through Stripe in accordance with their conditions.
4. We can only reschedule workshop bookings within 3 months from the original date (or until next available one). If you do not reschedule the booking, it will be canceled and new payment will be required for the next booking.
5. For weekly classes participants are to bring their own supplies of materials, use their own tools and containers. Tools and containers may be on loan/ provided according to the terms in workshops and special events.
5. Photos of students works are taken after class for Shoan’s record. Some might be put on the internet with random order and random time. Not all photos taken will be posted. If you do not want your works posted, please advice us in advance.


