Ikebana Trial Lesson

Ikebana trial lessons are open to everyone interested in trying their hand at ikebana.

If you wish to try ikebana or are interested in “giving yourself a boost” through Sogetsu ikebana, take this opportunity to enjoy the creative experience of flower arrangement and learning ikebana.

*Advance booking is essential at least five days (excluding weekends and national holidays) before your preferred date. The requested class may not be available as there is a limitation in the number of visitors in each class.

Submit your reservation form to us at least five days (excluding weekends and national holidays) before your preferred date. The requested class may not be available as there is a limitation in the number of visitors in each class.

For those who would like to try just once or are considering taking regular lessons after the class, the one-lesson trial is recommended.

*Advance booking is essential at least five days (excluding weekends and national holidays) before your preferred date. The requested class may not be available as there is a limitation in the number of visitors in each class.

※If you join regular lessons after taking a trial lesson, the finished curriculum will be counted as your credit(s).

※The trial lesson is meant for those who have no previous experience of  Sogetsu ikebana. If you have tried it already and wish to attend a class held at the Sogetsu Headquarters on a trial basis, click here and make a reservation of a regular lesson.

90 to 120 minutes for making an arrangement, watching an instructor’s ikebana demonstration and getting advice from the instructor.

Trial lessons organized by Sogetsu Headquarters are held at Sogetsu Kaikan in Akasaka, Minato Ward in Tokyo and at Sogetsu WEST, one station from Kyoto station.
The trial lesson will be held within an existing class.
Choose the date and time you would like to participate from among the available dates listed on each class page, or contact our staff when you register.

Please note that we can not  provide full support to visitors since there are other regular students in the class and we might need to prioritize them.

Ikebana equipment is lent to visitors.

※The schedules are subject to change.

1. At the reception desk
   Come to the reception desk of the venue by the reservation time. After the registration procedure, participants will be guided by the staff to the classroom, where other regular students are also coming for the class.
2. Start of the lesson
   In addition to the instructor, some technical instructors are available to support the participants. They will explain how to handle plant materials, ikebana scissors, and kenzan (needle pointed plant holder.
3. Choose materials and container
   The participants choose the materials and container freely. Technical instructors can give advice, if necessary, in accordance with each participant’s preference.
4. Make ikebana work
   The participants make their own ikebana works. Technical instructors will support participants carefully.
5. Instructor’s ikebana demonstration
   After the participants make their own ikebana works, an ikebana demonstration is conducted by the instructor. The live performance may broaden the participants’ view on ikebana. Finally, the instructor gives comments and advice on the students’ finished works one by one.
6. Going home with the materials
   After the class, the used materials can be taken home. Going over the lesson, try arranging them again! Thank you for coming.

The following are commonly asked questions before attending trial lessons.
Feel free to ask other questions, if any.

*Advance booking is essential at least five days (excluding weekends and national holidays) before your preferred date. The requested class may not be available as there is a limitation in the number of visitors in each class.

Reservations can be made by e-mail, or Reservation Form below.