BEGINNER IKEBANA COURSE + INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Teacher: Elena Kapranova, assistant professor of ikebana level 1, teacher of the tea ceremony at the Urasenke school.
For whom:
1. For beginner florists,
2. For florists with experience in classic floristry who want to deepen their knowledge,
3. For those who are close and interested in the philosophy of the East,
4. For those who want to try something new and discover new facets of their own soul.
Features of classes:
1. Many practices, since all traditional Japanese arts are based on it, everything is learned not through the mind, but through the heart and body.
2. The study of ikebana includes an acquaintance with the history and culture of Japan, in particular, with traditional holidays, everyday culture and etiquette.
3. All necessary materials, vases, kenzan, tools and plants will be provided at each class.
4. Acquaintance with the principles of photographing ikebana compositions.
5. Flowers and plants from your composition can be taken home.
FOR BEGINNERS
1 month MORIBAN STYLE
1 lesson
History of ikebana, principles and main styles of the Ikenobo school.
You will learn how ikebana differs from bouquets and floral arrangements, who and how started this art, as well as the philosophical and aesthetic principles laid down in the forms of ikebana and why each element of the composition has its place and meaning.
An introduction to the first style is moribana, which literally means "flowers on a platter". Philosophy of form and general principles of composition construction.
Lesson duration: 3 hours.
2 lesson
Oblique and cascading forms of moriban
In this lesson, you will review the principles of moriban construction and try to create all three forms of moriban.
Lesson duration: 3 hours.
3 lesson
Final lesson on moribana style
In the lesson, you will make 3-4 compositions in various forms of moriban.
Lesson duration: 3 hours.
2 month STYLE NAGEIRE
1 lesson
Nageire style, history of creation, principles of construction.
You will learn what "nageire" means, in which vase compositions of nageire are created and how branches are attached to this form.
If you want to express the sophistication of nature in your compositions, then you will certainly like this form.
Lesson duration: 3 hours
2 lesson
Oblique and cascading form of nageire
In this lesson, you will review the principles of nageire construction and try to create all three nageire shapes.
Lesson duration: hours
3 lesson
Final lesson on the style of nageire
In the lesson you will make 3-4 compositions in various forms of nageire.
3 month JIYUKA STYLE
1 lesson
The history of the emergence of one of the most beautiful styles of ikebana - jiyuka, its philosophy, principles of construction, options for location in space, the rules for combining artificial materials and dried flowers with fresh flowers.
A practical lesson in creating ikebana in the style of jiyuka.
Lesson duration: 3 hours
2 lesson
Exam
Each student creates 1 composition in three styles (moribana, nageire, jiyuka).
Those who complete the full course will receive a certificate.
Duration: 3:00
FOR INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Repetition of the course for beginners + in practice the creation of ikebana of all forms covered in the last course.
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Learning a new style - SEKI
The history of the emergence of one of the most laconic styles of ikebana - Seki. His philosophy, principles of construction, symbolism, combination of flowers and plants, coloring, study of dishes, which is characteristic of this style.
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A lot of practical exercises on creating different types of ikebana, experiments with shapes, sizes.
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According to the assessment of the level and mastery of the material covered by the group, the teacher can add the study of new styles of ikebana.
The one who successfully passes the exam will be recommended by the teacher and will be able to apply for the 1st and 2nd diplomas of the Ikenobo school (Kyoto, Japan). The cost and shipping of diplomas from Japan are paid separately.