About Ikebana Dojo Programs
1. Beginners Welcome. This program can also be a great supplement for those who are studying ikebana now, or for those who would like to teach ikebana effectively.
2. New Curriculum: This program is based on modern ikebana curriculum, but it has an approach in common with a classic ikebana text written in the16th century.
Four Principles - Balance, Movement, Contrast, Pattern
Four Elements - Line, Form, Space, Colour
3. Unique Approach: Move from Basic freestyle arrangements to Classic basic styles to Advanced freestyle arrangements. It will help you achieve your goals quickly and is easy to follow.
4. Active Approach: This program encourages you to do practice. Just watching or reading resources is not enough to acquire ikebana.
5. A Learning Program with Many Free Resources:
Learning Process
Step 1: A free short essay, "Introduction to Ikebana Aesthetics" by Dr Shoso Shimbo (Available shortly in English & Japanese) . Our page, Ikebana beyond Aesthetics, contains a list of publications by Dr Shoso Shimbo.
Step 2: Free information and/or videos for each task are available on this website. They will explain the topic of the task, and how to make the sample work. Learn how easy it is to transform theory into practice in ikebana.
Step 3: Make your own work. You don't need to copy the sample. You are free to make your own work according to the specified topic.
Step 4: Send a photo of your work to ikebana.dojo@gmail.com.
Step 5: Join a Zoom Ikebana Dojo to receive expert feedback and support. See how to join page.
Step 6: Make adjustments to your work after your Zoom session. Send a photo of your work to Ikebana Gallery Award, a free online ikebana competition.
References
How to join Ikebana Aesthetic Program
Orientation - More practical advice on how to use Ikebana Dojo
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