Sogetsu Curriculum 1-17 Variation No.2 Upright Style Nageire Create this variation in Nageire by switching the positions of the Soe and Hikae.This video provides a useful demonstration of the Jumonji-dome (cross-bar fixture) process.

Sogetsu Curriculum 1-19 Variation No.2 Slanting Style Nageire By switching the positions of the Soe and Hikae, create a dynamic arrangement that extends to both sides.Pay close attention to the demonstration of Jumonji-dome (cross-bar fixture) as well.

Sogetsu Curriculum 5-7 Composition Using Unconventional MaterialsBy creating an arrangement using only unconventional materials, you can develop and strengthen your sense of composition and design. Look around you for everyday materials that have artistic potential, and challenge yourself to transform...

Sogetsu Curriculum 1-16 Variation No.2 Upright Style Moribana In this variation, the positions of the Soe and Hikae in the Basic Upright Style are reversed, creating a more dynamic sense of space.

Sogetsu Curriculum 4-13 Dried, Bleached, or Colored Materials This lesson focuses on bleached plant materials. Discover how to make the most of their distinctive qualities and create arrangements that highlight the unique beauty only bleached materials can offer.

Sogetsu Curriculum 1-11 Variation No.1 Upright Style Moribana In Variation No.1, the composition expands toward the front and back.Using cattails for the Shin and Soe, create a light and airy arrangement that conveys a sense of spaciousness.

Sogetsu Curriculum 4-19 Specific Scenes, Occasions or Spaces Create an arrangement for someone or for a specific occasion.Consider what kinds of flowers and styles of arrangement are best suited to each setting.In this video, we create an arrangement for a...

Free Style ArrangingFocusing on Water—Play Even More!③ This is an example of a free-style arrangement with a focus on expressing water, demonstrated during the 2025 Sogetsu WEST Iemoto Advanced Study Group.

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.

Sogetsu Curriculum 4-15 Keeping in Mind the View from Above Viewing an arrangement from above can reveal new perspectives and discoveries.

Free Style ArrangingFocusing on Water—Play Even More!② This is an example of a free-style arrangement with a focus on expressing water, demonstrated during the 2025 Sogetsu WEST Iemoto Advanced Study Group.

Sogetsu Curriculum 4-16 Paying Attention to the Container and to the Place Where the Arrangement will be Put Consider not only the container but also the surface on which it is placed as part of the composition.