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Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location: Showroom in South Melbourne

Hosted by Shoso Shimbo from Tsubo Melbourne

Ikebana: From Foundation to Freestyle with Shoso Shimbo

🌿 What You’ll Experience

• Craft a Foundational Arrangement under the expert guidance of master Shoso Shimbo. 
• Understand the 4 Essential Principles (such as Balance) that bring genuine vibrancy and life to your creation, distinguishing it from artificial arrangements.
• Illuminate the journey from basic Ikebana to advanced freestyle designs.
• Expand your artistic vision, learning principles you can apply to other art forms.

🎟️ All materials are provided – including flowers, foliage, vase/bowl, and kenzan.

💐 Take Home

• Your beautiful floral arrangement. 
• The bowl used to create your design.
• A personal kenzan to continue your practice at home!

👘 Who is this for?

• Curious Beginners keen to learn the authentic foundations of Ikebana. 
• Returning Enthusiasts seeking to expand their skills toward advanced freestyle designs.
• Anyone looking to study under a highly experienced master and apply Ikebana's principles to other artistic pursuits.

Meet Your Master Instructor

Shoso Shimbo is an Ikebana teacher with over 30 years of experience. He is acknowledged by Belle magazine as a leading floral designer and has garnered significant accolades at prestigious events, including the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show.

Shoso Shimbo holds three advanced degrees: an MA in Japanese Studies, a Master of Fine Art, and a PhD in Education. Beyond his academic credentials, Shoso is a highly practiced Ikebana Artist, Sculptor, and a qualified Japanese Garden Designer (certified by the Japan Horticultural Society). His diverse background also includes roles as a Shinto Priest and Translator.

 

Bonus: Participants receive a 20% off coupon for MIJ to spend on the day!

✨ Secure your ticket today and begin your mastery of this exquisite art form!