2 hour private experience
Location: Fukuoka City
Offered in Japanese, with a friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in your language
A minimum of 2 guests is required to book. Solo participants are welcome but will be charged the 2-person rate
Meet the Master
A husband-wife pair of lauded Sogetsu ikebana instructors, Koso and her husband are award-winning artists with countless international exhibitions combined under their belts. Their daughter also carries on their passion for the artistic freedom of ikebana, with all members of the family actively involved in sharing their love of flower arrangement with new audiences and future generations.
What you’ll do
Join one of the head regional instructors of Sogetsu ikebana in their studio for a private flower arrangement workshop. Learn the foundational teachings of Sogestsu ikebana. After watching the instructor arrange seasonal blooms, create your own ikebana arrangement under their guidance.
Availability
Everyday
Session 1 (10:00 - 12:00)
Session 2 (13:00 - 15:00)
Who can attend
Children must be 4+
Access
20 minutes by car from Hakata Station
Freedom over Form
Anytime, anywhere, with any material - these tenets form the basis of Sogestsu-style ikebana, a school of flower arrangement which emphasizes creative freedom over restrictive forms or arbitrary rules. From refined collections of blooms arching out of tabletop vases to wide-sweeping constructions spanning from floor to ceiling, the artistry of ikebana knows no bounds. What once began as Buddhist altar offerings, dating as early as the 6th century, developed over the centuries into a sprawling collection of schools, each with its own philosophies. Compared to ikebana's ancient origins, Sogetsu's start in 1927 by headmaster Sofu Teshigahara reflects far more contemporary tastes, eschewing fixed forms codified centuries prior. The usage of space and unconventional material, combined with the priority placed on personal creativity, makes Sogestu ikebana optimal for exploring the intersection between art and the natural world. Under the tutelage of a family of award-winning ikebana artists, discover a contemporary approach to ikebana that values intuition, experimentation, and personal expression.
Cancellation Policy
Please make your booking at least 3 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.
A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.
