Ikebana Masterclass: Japanese Flower Arrangement

Explore the art of Ikebana in Sydney. A serene and elegant Japanese flower arranging workshop. Part of our floristry short courses in Sydney!

Experience the timeless beauty of Ikebana, the traditional Japanese flower arranging art, in this hands-on, 5-hour workshop. Led by one of Australia’s most experienced and certified Ohara School Ikebana instructors, this immersive class blends mindfulness with creativity, offering a unique opportunity to slow down and reconnect with nature.

Whether you're a floristry enthusiast or looking for a peaceful, creative outlet, this Ikebana class will introduce you to the elegant principles of Ohara-style Ikebana a refined form that highlights seasonal materials, natural growth patterns, and harmony between floral elements and their surroundings.

Through live demonstrations and guided practice, you’ll create stunning, minimal arrangements while developing a deeper understanding of balance, line, and form. This is more than flower arranging, it’s a meditative, sculptural art form that encourages calm, focus, and appreciation for the beauty of nature.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Ikebana workshop, you should have learned:

• How to use your arrangements to enhance or blend into your homes and surroundings.
• Choose appropriate vessels and materials for different styles.
• Position and balance flowers to reflect their natural form and relationships.
• Apply Ikebana as a meditative, creative practice in your daily life.

Course content

What will be covered in this Ikebana Masterclass?

• Apply the principles of Ohara-style Ikebana to create balanced, seasonal arrangements
• Use line, space, and flow to express harmony and natural beauty
• Select and prepare flowers, stems, and branches mindfully
• Trim and shape materials using traditional techniques, including branch bending
• Work with the Kenzan and choose the right vessel for each arrangement
• Identify focal points and create visual balance with minimal elements
• Blend Ikebana into your home as a form of mindfulness and aesthetic expression
• Maintain and care for your arrangements to prolong their freshness

Course materials

What we provide

• A container for your flowers, leaves and branches
• A Kenzan (the base for your arrangement)
• Seasonal flowers, stems, and branches tailored to the time of year.

What to bring to class

• Tablet OR Pen and notepad for taking notes
• Secateurs to cut branches
• A small towel and a bucket
• Please wear closed-in shoes
• You may like to wear an apron

Course venue

Rozelle Campus

2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)