OHARA IKEBANA CLASS

15 JULY

We are extremely excited to offer this half day class, a beginner’s guide to Ohara Ikebana with guest teacher, Ruriko Kojima.

Ruriko is a Master of the Ohara School and has studied and practiced the art of Ikebana for many years, having learned with her mother in Japan. She is a past President of the Ohara School England Chapter and has exhibited at RHS Flower Shows, the Japan House and the Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace.

In this half day class Ruriko will demonstrate and guide you through the making of your own arrangements in two styles: The Rising Form and the Moribana Landscape arrangement.

You will learn how to apply the principles of the Ohara School to create balanced compositions that are naturalistic and feel organic and alive using seasonal materials from the Aesme cutting garden.

Ohara School emphasises the importance of seasonality, the growth processes of plants and the tranquil beauty of natural environments. Its students learn to closely observe the natural world - the way plants grow and behave in their natural habitats, the way they change with the weather, reach for the light, move with the wind.

15 JULY

During the class we will create two thoughtful compositions that evoke the natural world at this specific moment in the summer. The Rising Form is a linear arrangement that celebrates the upright growth of plants reaching for the sun. Using a kenzan (pinholder), careful consideration will be given to the form, angle and direction of each stem to capture a sense of aspiration, strength and resilience. The Moribana Landscape arrangement seeks to distill the magnificence of natural scenery, focussing on depth, perspective and reflections.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DEPOSIT

You can pay in full for this course at the time of booking or reserve your place with a 50% deposit. The remaining balance is due six weeks before the course start date.

TIMINGS

This is a half day class which will run from 10am to 1pm. Please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before the start of the class.

REFRESHMENTS

Teas, coffees and water are provided.

WHAT TO WEAR

The studio is in a converted railway arch that is shady and cool (perfect for the flowers!) We recommend bringing additional layers, wearing comfortable shoes and to bear in mind that you will be handling organic flower material throughout the day.

EQUIPMENT

Snips, aprons, flowers, vases and mechanics are all provided. We also stock a small range of our own brand ceramics, books and Japanese tools to buy at the studio.

DIRECTIONS

Directions to the studio in Shepherd’s Bush can be found here. If you are visiting from outside of London you can find suggestions on where to stay, shop and eat here.

Ts & Cs

Please read our Terms and Conditions in full before booking.