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Weekly Class at Balwyn North

Regular classes run weekly during school terms. Following please found the dates for coming months. 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)

Cost: $30 per person per class (materials not included) $25 if prepaid at least 1 day before class 
Each student is required to bring their own materials and containers to use. Textbook can be purchase in class.
Class must be prepaid at least 48hours prior to class by:
  • using the booking below
  • Bank Deposit (click to email me for bank details)
Please read the terms and conditions on cancellations below and agreed to them before booking

Please scroll down to the table for the dates of future classes.

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 Introductory class scroll down to next section and book with the booking widget just below.

For Beginners who have done the Introductory class:
You can purchase the textbook and start following the Sogetsu curriculum in our weekly classes.  Conditions as above.
Each student is required to bring their own materials and containers to use. )

Ikebana Introductory Class

One hour 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.

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, please click on the black button below.  The two locations runs the classes on different dates

$60 per person  - Includes all materials (flower, container & florist foam) & tool hire (secateurs)

**** Terms and conditions at bottom of the page.  
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Click here for Ikebana Introductory Class with Shoso Shimbo at Murrumbeena

Booking Calendar

Book below for Weekly Ikebana Classes and  Ikebana Introductory Class with Shoan at Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre:
Online appointments by Smoothbook

Online Ikebana Dojo (Zoom)

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.


Zoom Ikebana Dojo

Workshops

Fun with flowers May 2021 - Ended

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Make Mum happy and give her your flower arrangement!
Come and join us!

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."
***Terms and Conditions when booking for classes and workshops:

1. Please make bookings prior 11am Wednesday 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. 

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