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I love ikebana and want everyone to be able to enjoy the ancient Japanese
art of flower arranging. But depending on where you live, you may not be
able to take lessons with a certified teacher. Sometimes you can find books
on ikebana in your local library or look at pictures on the Internet. But,
there is only so much you can learn from reading and looking at pictures
that are flat.
I want to help you on your ikebana journey, so I have created the first
Internet Ikebana Lessons that follow the official curriculum of the Ohara
School of Ikebana. These videos can be watched from the comfort of your
own home. Each month you will receive a new video that uses different materials
and different containers – all are examples of what you can do. Because
I follow the official curriculum of the Ohara School of Ikebana, some of
the lessons are repeated several times, helping you to fully understand
the different styles and forms.
I use easy to understand step-by-step instructions that will enable you to create a piece of living art no matter where you live. I will help guide you through the lessons and tell you the reasoning behind the cuts and placements of the different stems within the arrangement. By following along, you, too, can create something beautiful to add to the space in which you live. You can create an authentic ikebana arrangement.
The videos can be accessed through the site or on Vimeo. You can watch them as many times as you would like to gain a deeper understanding of the aesthetic of ikebana. (Sorry, but you won’t be able to download them.) With repeated practice, you will start to understand the rules and guidelines of the different forms and styles that are presented in the videos.
Watching the process and following along will give you a greater understanding than books and pictures alone can convey. You can see the careful and thoughtful way each arrangement is made, the way materials are placed in the container, see and understand the importance of each stem that is placed in the arrangement, and understand the “why.”
I am also happy to check your arrangements once you are finished. Please feel free to send pictures, and I will give feedback and suggestions on your beautiful arrangement. This is unique to the website and is greatly beneficial in your ikebana journey.
The monthly subscription is $24.95 and includes one video a month.
Register below and let your ikebana journey begin!
Click below to see the list of video lessons
and the materials that will be used for each one.
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| Beginner's Course |
Lesson 1 |
Lesson 2
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Lesson 3
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Lesson 4
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Lesson 5
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Lesson 6
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Lesson 7
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Lesson 8
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Advanced Course |
Lesson 9 |
Lesson 10
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Lesson 11 |
Lesson 12
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Lesson 13
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Lesson 14
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Lesson 15
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Lesson 16 |
Lesson 17 |
Lesson 18
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Lesson 19 |
Lesson 20
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Lesson 21
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Lesson 22
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Lesson 23 |
Lesson 24
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Assistant Teachers’ 1st Term Course |
Lesson 25
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Lesson 26
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Lesson 27
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Lesson 28
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Lesson 29
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Lesson 30
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Lesson 31
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Lesson 32
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Lesson 33
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Lesson 34
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Lesson 35
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Lesson 36
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Lesson 37
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Lesson 38
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Lesson 39
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Lesson 40
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Assistant Teachers’ 2nd Term Course |
Lesson 41
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Lesson 42
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Lesson 43
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Lesson 44
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Lesson 45
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Lesson 46
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Lesson 47
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Lesson 48 |
Lesson 49
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Lesson 50
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Lesson 51
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Lesson 52
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Lesson 53
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Lesson 54 |
Lesson 55
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Lesson 56
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How to register and subscribe for the video lessons
*Make sure you have a verified PayPal account before registering and suscribing
for the video lesson. If you do not have an account, please make and verify
one before continuing on with the process.
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| *If you register without a verified PayPal account, you will have to register
again after verifying your account. |
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Please enter the required information below.
You must enter the information marked with the red asterisk.
Please make sure you enter your e-mail address correctly. If you enter your address incorrectly, the video password cannot be sent to you and will not be able to watch the ikebana lessons.
After you enter your information and press the continue button, you will be asked to confirm your information. If it is correct, press the submit button. If it is incorrect, press the back button and correct your information.
Please note: If you cancel your subscription, you will have to re-register
and re-subscribe to the video lessons. You will not be able to contine
from the last lesson you completed but will have to start at the beginning
with Lesson 1.
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Preview video of internet ikebana lesson
Free advice and pointers from Stephen, just for you,
to improve your ikebana skills.
Please feel free to mail us with any questions you may have on an arrangement
you have done (please include a photo). We will be more than happy to give
you some advice and pointers to improve your arrangement.
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Ikebana can be a valuable experience for you
if you feel any of the following: |
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Do you want to learn about other stylish flower arrangements? |
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Are you interested in artistic flower arranging? |
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Do you want someone to feel joy and excitement from your floral arranging?
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Do you want to develop your sense of art? |
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Do you want to have more interaction with nature? |
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Are you stressed from your work or daily life? |
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Do you wish you had a way to relax? |
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Do you want to work on your inner spirit? |
If you really love flowers, I can promise to take you on an exciting journey
through the world of Japanese flower arrangement!
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