Sogetsu Curriculum 3-16 Intertwining Plant MaterialsBy freely intertwining plant materials, create new expressions and visual qualities.

Sogetsu Curriculum 4-3 With Branches OnlyCreate an arrangement using two or more kinds of branches.Try incorporating bending techniques to enhance the expression.

Sogetsu Curriculum 3-11 Shape of the ContainerObserve the shape of the container carefully and compose the arrangement by making the most of its distinctive features.

Sogetsu Curriculum 3-17: Repeating Similar Forms or ShapesCreate a composition by repeating the same form using leaves, stems, or branches.In this example, the forms are created using Japanese narcissus leaves.

Sogetsu Curriculum 1-20 2-20 Special Materials and Arrangements for Festive Occasions (New Year Flowers)This arrangement was created with the image of a New Year table centerpiece in mind.In addition to the finished work, the mizuhiki style “Take-naga” is explained separately.

Sogetsu Curriculum 1-20 2-20 Special Materials and Arrangements for Festive Occasions (New Year Flowers)For this New Year arrangement, a masu box combined with a sanbō offering stand was used as the container, creating an original seasonal piece.Neatly arranged pine needles...

Sogetsu Curriculum 1-20 2-20 Special Materials and Arrangements for Festive Occasions (New Year Flowers)In this New Year arrangement, Strelitzia and pine are set upright to celebrate the season.The mizuhiki decoration was inspired by the “Take-naga” (long vertical) style shown in...

Sogetsu Curriculum 2-9: Variation No.4 Hanging Style Nageire.In this form, the Shin drops significantly downward.Keep the arrangement clean and simple without using Soe.

Sogetsu Curriculum 3-15 Composition of Surfaces Made by the Massing of LinesIn this lesson, a “plane” is expressed by grouping linear plant materials.Because this piece was created in December, I added Christmas ornaments for extra seasonal enjoyment.

Sogetsu Curriculum 3-14: Composition of Surfaces by Using Leaves Highlight the surface created by the plant materials and compose the work so that this surface becomes the main feature of the arrangement.

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.

Sogetsu Curriculum 3-8: Colors in the Same Tonal RangeThis is an ikebana work where color plays the leading role.By combining materials in similar tonal ranges, you explore subtle harmony and nuance.