Sogetsu Curriculum 5-16: Kakebana, TsuribanaIn this lesson, we demonstrate an example of a suspended arrangement.Enjoy the charm of Ikebana that appears to float by creating a structure that allows the work to be hung securely.

5-17 Japanese Iris, Rabbit-ear IrisIn this video, you can learn the basic handling of Japanese iris (hanashōbu). Please note that it does not cover kakitsubata (rabbit-ear iris).

5-18: Composition Expressing MovementYou can create an arrangement inspired by verbs that express movement.In this lesson, we express the movement of “Surge”.

5-18 Composition Expressing a MovementShe will create the arrangement based on words that express movement (verbs). This time, she will express ‘entwining’ through ikebana.

5-19 Relief WorksPlants are arranged on a board to create a work of art.You will also learn how to work with dried materials and techniques unique to relief-style fixing.

Sogetsu Curriculum 5-20 Complementing an Art Work Create an arrangement inspired by a work of art and in dialogue with it.Be mindful in the way you incorporate the artwork, and bring the composition to a harmonious finish.

Sogetsu Curriculum 5-20 Complementing an Art Work Create an arrangement inspired by a work of art, allowing the ikebana to complement and interact with it.For this exercise, do not use your own artwork.

5-23 The Fifty Principles of Sogetsu by Ms.Misei Ishikawa  

Sogetsu Curriculum 5-23 From the Fifty Principles of SogetsuAn arrangement inspired by Principle No.2 "True ikebana is not isolated from the times or our lives."

5-23 The Fifty Principles of SogetsuPrinciple 45 - If the flowers are the main feature, the container should be subordinate to the flowers.Likewise, if the container is the main focus, then the flowers should be secondary to it.

5-25 Practicing for a Future Ikebana ExhibitionLet’s create the arrangement as if we were exhibiting it in a flower show.

Sogetsu Curriculum 5-25 Practicing for a Future Ikebana Exhibition Create an arrangement with the intention of exhibiting it in an ikebana exhibition.When the opportunity arises, we encourage you to take on the challenge of participating in one.