Online classes are held on one Thursday a month.
*** Currently online classes are offered only for advanced students.
What You Need to Prepare for Online Classes
Students who take online classes need to prepare the following items:
- Computer or mobile device with a camera for the Teams meeting… It is recommended that you download Microsoft Teams app on your computer or device. You can still participate in the class via web browser.
- Plant materials (flowers and branches) to be used to create your arrangement… Choose what you like and be sure that it is appropriate for the lesson you are working on.
For beginners… Several branches of only one kind and several flowers of only one kind - Container or vase… A low-rise container that has some depth for a Moribana arrangement; a tall vase for a Nageire arrangement.
For beginners… A low-rise container with flat base - Pair of scissors for cutting plant stems
- Small bowl for cutting stems underwater
- Small Towel to periodically wipe water off your scissors so that it won’t rust
- Kenzan if you are working on a Moribana arrangement.
For beginners… Be sure that you have Kenzan - Sogetsu Textbook 1・2, 3・4, or 5
For beginners…Sogetsu Textbook 1・2 (Please email me at akemi@iloveikebana.com if you would like to purchase one)
Also for beginners… Make sure you watch the video Ikebana Tutorial Video: Basic Upright Style Moribana (Sogetsu Textbook 1, Lesson 1) prior to the class
Fees
The fee for the class is $20, payable on registration.
The registration deadline is two days prior to the class.
Link to Schedule and Registration
Class Cancellation and Refund Policies
Demand for the classes is high. If a student cancels the registration without giving enough notice, it limits another student from participating in the class.
Please email akemi@iloveikebana.com at least 2 days prior to the class to notify us of cancellations in order to receive a full refund. No refund will be given If you cancel within 2 days of the class. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.