Ikebana: flower arrangement for beginners

Learn how to Ikebana: the japanese art of flower arrangement. Create your floral designs with this unique understanding of nature.

• Introduction
• History and Material Preparation
• Creating a Naturalistic Ikebana Arrangement with a Focus on Water
• Creating a Modern Freestyle Arrangement Using Only Leaves
• After Care
• Final project

Discover the serene art of ikebana with Louise Worner, an international ikebana artist and teacher with over two decades of experience. In this online course, Louise will guide you through the fascinating world of Japanese flower arrangement, where each flower holds its own unique characteristic and significance. Embrace the philosophy of "bringing life to flowers" as you learn to view nature and the environment through a different lens, finding beauty in the imperfections and embracing simplicity over abundance.

Louise's ikebana style is a blend of tradition and modernity, encouraging you to break away from the notion that expensive flowers are a necessity for creating stunning arrangements. Instead, she will teach you to incorporate foraged materials, weeds, and found objects, showing you that creativity knows no bounds. Throughout the course, you will explore the principles and techniques of ikebana, gaining valuable insights into the art's history, philosophy, and tools.