I’ve been fascinated by the traditional Japanese arts for a while now. I’ve been reading a couple books, but this helped clarify some things. My intention is to eventually combine my interests in ikebana and watercolor and create watercolor paintings influenced by Chinese brush painting and sumie of my arrangements.
Thank you so much. My intention for coming here is to learn the basic placement techniques which you’ve taught so beautifully. My plan is to paint a watercolor Ikebana arrangement using a Kintsugi pot. Blessings to you!
I'm very new to floral design, and have fallen in love with Ikebana style of arrangement. Would really appreciate learning more about creating in this beautiful style.
Thank you for such a clear video and explanation. I would like to ask you a few questions. 1- Is it possible to cover the kenzan with pebbles or other materials? 2-Is it possible to colour the flowers with spray paint in order to create new colours. 3- The suiban is always rounded or can it be in other shapes too? Thank you so much for your time.
What a wonderful introduction to this beautiful art - just ordered a kenzan and bowl and am excited to practice my first arrangement. Thank you - will be checking out your website soon!
How fun! I just found your page! My aunt Sumiko Yamashita Lahey was one of the first teachers of Ikebana Sogetsu in America, arriving in San Diego in 1960. I don't know if "master" is the right term, but she was celebrated for her teachings. She passed about 6 years ago. Her work was BEAUTIFUL.
What a wonderful story of your aunt! Thank you very much for sharing it with me. And I'm thankful to your aunt and many of the former teachers for spreading the joy of learning ikebana in the US and in the World!
Hi thank you for this most excellent video. I wondered if you offer online classes like through zoom or other live paltform? I do love ikebana and really want to study with an expert. Thank you for your consideration.
Yes, I do. But no more beginners' class scheduled this year. I'm planning to have a beginners' class sometime next year. Please visit iloveikebana.com/ for more details. Thank you, Akemi
I have recently found out about ikebana and am very interested in turning it in a hobby, so I was lead to this video after some time of research. I do have one question out of curiosity: why must the flower stems be cut in water? Thank you for your time and lovely tutorial!
I am a bonsai hobbyist and I feel that a lot of basic bonsai design is similar to ikebana. I've though of how ikebana can make good kusamono for bonsai, but it would probably be too pretty and distracting for the tree!
Could you perhaps put a small plant inside of an ikebana vase? The frog well doesn't come out, but maybe a plant that doesn't require much room could grow there?
Hi ! I am Zita ! I want to learn to creating Ikebana because I love it .Please help me to have moore instructions maebe books or samting to learn.This creation is wonderful thank you : )
For a table centerpiece, there two points you might want to consider: - The arrangement shouldn't be too tall. The hight is short enough so that people across the table can enjoy conversation without being disturbed by the arrangement. - The arrangement should be enjoyed from 360 degrees, not only from a certain direction.
Hi mam I am Ajaya Mallya. I am learning Sogetsu. I want to know in this video you have shown Hikae facing on right side and rest 2 jushis facing front. Is it that Hikae also should face towards us?
Hi Divine, It really depends upon the flowers. But I created another video indicating alum works for hydrangea. You might want to try alum on other flowers, too. I tried with some other flowers, and in general it is helpful. My other video is this one: ruclips.net/video/VMYy27MhVcE/видео.html
I teach online, and hold classes for beginners once a quarter. For more detail, please visit iloveikebana.com/. Unfortunately my real class hasn't been resumed yet.
My ikebana classes are online. For more details, please visit iloveikebana.com/ There must be Sogetsu schools in Australia. Please google Sogetsu Ikebana Australia.
Do you have an English printed book of this? I've been wanting to learn! American-styled pop of colour, big bouquets just destroy the flow of my home. I would love and appreciate them.
@@ILoveIkebana oh, Wonderful! What was the book called again? Author? Edition? When I get it in the future, I'd like to make sure I get the right one. ❤❤❤
Yes, I offer online class. There is no more class for beginners, but I will resume offering early next year. Please visit iloveikebana.com for more details.
I would presume that with fake flowers, you'd obviously forego the water but you could do the same technique with kenzan; however, use something to thicken the base like tied to a wad of cotton and flower wires or something so it could stand. Have you any luck in trying it?
You can buy the book through a certified Sogetsu teacher. I hope you can find somebody where you live. Of you can order directly from Sogetsu Headquarters. Here is the URL of Sogetsu Headquarters. www.sogetsu.or.jp/e/shop/
Thank you for teaching Sogetsu Ikebana. I practice in the Sogetsu School, always learning new things about materials, containers and the variations for moribaba and nageire upright and slanting styles. Is there a way to purchase the instruction manual, 1,2 and 3,4 ? Thank you!
Hi Suzi, thank you for your comment. You can purchase Sogetsu textbook from me. Currently 3・４ is out of stock, but I have 1・2. Please email me at akemi@iloveikebana.com with your address, I will let you know how much it costs including shipping and handling. Thank you, Akemi
I love Ikebana. I do Ikebana as my own with my harvest without knowing perfect rules.I like your teaching.looking forward more lessons. Thankyou
Thanks for watching
I hope to see more for the lessons in the 1&2 textbook. Thank you very much!
Wonderful! I’ve since discovered the beauty of ikebana and your instructions are so helpful! Thank you.
Thank you! I hope you will someday try Ikebana.
Thank you for your explanation.
You are very welcome. I hope you enjoy learning Ikebana.
OK how to make ikebana step by step. Coming up ❤ I like it
Simple yet so captivating and refreshing , fantastic!
Thank you! Cheers!
I’ve been fascinated by the traditional Japanese arts for a while now. I’ve been reading a couple books, but this helped clarify some things. My intention is to eventually combine my interests in ikebana and watercolor and create watercolor paintings influenced by Chinese brush painting and sumie of my arrangements.
Thank you for watching the video. I'm glad it helped.
Thank you so much. My intention for coming here is to learn the basic placement techniques which you’ve taught so beautifully. My plan is to paint a watercolor Ikebana arrangement using a Kintsugi pot. Blessings to you!
Wonderful!
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing video!
Could you please tell me how can I purchase your books?
I'm very new to floral design, and have fallen in love with Ikebana style of arrangement. Would really appreciate learning more about creating in this beautiful style.
Wonderful! I hope you will start taking lessons!
nice and well explained! Thank you very much! I'll try this :)
Thank you for such a clear video and explanation. I would like to ask you a few questions. 1- Is it possible to cover the kenzan with pebbles or other materials? 2-Is it possible to colour the flowers with spray paint in order to create new colours. 3- The suiban is always rounded or can it be in other shapes too? Thank you so much for your time.
What a wonderful introduction to this beautiful art - just ordered a kenzan and bowl and am excited to practice my first arrangement. Thank you - will be checking out your website soon!
Thank you for watching the video!
Pour moi l'Ikebana est l'hommage suprême rendu à la nature. Infini respect et admiration pour des œuvres éphémères... Comme une vie en somme !
هل يمكنني تعلم هذا الفن عن بعد و بشهادة معتمدة
I love this video. Simple English and straight to the point.
This is a beautiful step-by-step explanation for creating ikebana.
Thank you, Josh! I hope you will try Ikebana yourself if you haven't! It's a lot of fun.
Thank you! I'm enjoying learning about Ibekana! Thank you for your excellent tutorial!
Thank you for your comment. I'm glad my videos are helpful.
How fun! I just found your page! My aunt Sumiko Yamashita Lahey was one of the first teachers of Ikebana Sogetsu in America, arriving in San Diego in 1960. I don't know if "master" is the right term, but she was celebrated for her teachings. She passed about 6 years ago. Her work was BEAUTIFUL.
What a wonderful story of your aunt! Thank you very much for sharing it with me. And I'm thankful to your aunt and many of the former teachers for spreading the joy of learning ikebana in the US and in the World!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. You inspired me. I jus subscribed to your channel. Pls show more videos about ikebana. I'm learning alot fr u.
I am so inspired by this! I
Thank you !
Thank you for your comment. I hope you will enjoy Ikebana!
How can I get the books
Hi thank you for this most excellent video. I wondered if you offer online classes like through zoom or other live paltform? I do love ikebana and really want to study with an expert. Thank you for your consideration.
Yes, I do. But no more beginners' class scheduled this year. I'm planning to have a beginners' class sometime next year. Please visit iloveikebana.com/ for more details.
Thank you,
Akemi
I have recently found out about ikebana and am very interested in turning it in a hobby, so I was lead to this video after some time of research. I do have one question out of curiosity: why must the flower stems be cut in water? Thank you for your time and lovely tutorial!
If you cut stems underwater, air doesn't come in the vascular system. By keeping air out of the vascular system, you can keep the flower last longer.
This is great first step of Sogetsu Ikebana tutorial video and thank you!
Thank you, Ssachiko-san! I'm glad you liked it.
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I would love to become a student of Ikebana.
can you please do another tutorial, i am interested in this field but where i came from we have no place to learn.
Thank you for your comment. I will try my best. Please stay tuned!
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Re: the kenzan: 'But! it's ugly!' LOL
I am a bonsai hobbyist and I feel that a lot of basic bonsai design is similar to ikebana. I've though of how ikebana can make good kusamono for bonsai, but it would probably be too pretty and distracting for the tree!
Bonsai! It's a different art form, but just as beautiful!
Thank you for simplifying such a beautiful art💫
My pleasure 😊
I would love to learn more about ikebana. You make it look so easy. It is such a beautiful Zen Art.
Thank you very much!
Thank you. I'd like to learn more advanced IS...
J ai pris des cours d'ikebana une année et maintenant je laisse un peu parler mon imagination
Merci pour votre belle démonstration.
Could you perhaps put a small plant inside of an ikebana vase? The frog well doesn't come out, but maybe a plant that doesn't require much room could grow there?
good
Thanks
Thank you I am a begginer and the classes are not too cheap, they are expensive where I live
I look forward to more lessons.I love ikebana.
Nice flowers,new friend here
Thanks and welcome
Hi ! I am Zita ! I want to learn to creating Ikebana because I love it .Please help me to have moore instructions maebe books or samting to learn.This creation is wonderful thank you : )
Love from Kolkata, India
Very beautiful ikebana. The simpler the more beauty transpires. Grateful for teaching and sharing.
So nice of you
Magnificent, is there a particular arrangement style that works well as a table centerpiece?
For a table centerpiece, there two points you might want to consider:
- The arrangement shouldn't be too tall. The hight is short enough so that people across the table can enjoy conversation without being disturbed by the arrangement.
- The arrangement should be enjoyed from 360 degrees, not only from a certain direction.
@@ILoveIkebana Thank you very much
Hello, can u plz show how to make arrangement with bamboo container. Thank you
はじめまして、 虹潤先生
よいお年をお迎えください!
いつも美しい生け花を共有してくれてありがとうございます。
私の名前は塩田守なので、皆は略してマモと呼びます。アメリカ出身で、日本に5年間住み、日本国籍を取得しますが、今はジョージア州のアトランタに住んでいます。2005年から日本舞踊（尾上流/花柳流）、茶の湯（裏千家）、生け花（小原流）、着付けを勉強しています。残念ながら、私の先生が5年前に亡くなったので、さいきん生け花の勉強をしていません。また生け花を学びたいです。 虹潤先生の生花の動画を観ろと、新しいことを学べるので、心より感謝しています。私の夢は美しい日本文化を世界の人たちと分け合って，みんなを幸せにしたいです。私のつたない日本語でも理解してもらえるといいです。
これからもよろしくお願い致します。
マモさん、
ビデオを見てくださり、ありがとうございます。少しでも参考になったら幸いです。
小原流を習っていらっしゃるのですね。また先生が見つかるといいですね。
私も裏千家です。お茶もとても素敵ですね。
シアトル淡交会で作成したビデオです。私も出ていますので、またお時間ある時にご覧ください。
ruclips.net/video/-8nh3iomz_U/видео.html
こちらこそ、これからもどうぞよろしくお願いします。
@@ILoveIkebana 虹潤先生、素晴らしい茶道のビデオを私に共有してくれてありがとうございます。このビデオを観てるだけで幸せな気分になります。本当に感謝しております。
Thank you! Can’t wait to make my own!
Hi, i subscribed because im interested about Ikebana.
If I don't have kenzan, what is the substitute? Thanks!
You can use floral foam, too.
Thank you very much .. very easy to follow the steps.
You are welcome!
hi, i wonder if the textbooks are available in ebook?
I like it . it makes me relax
Thanks for sharing you understanding talent skills.
My pleasure!
Good explanation.
Glad it was helpful!
From where I can get the books please
Very beautiful. You also take your time to show your instructions. Thank you.
You’re welcome 😊
Hi mam I am Ajaya Mallya.
I am learning Sogetsu.
I want to know in this video you have shown Hikae facing on right side and rest 2 jushis facing front.
Is it that Hikae also should face towards us?
There is only one hikae.
I love ikebana ❤
I am so inspired by this! I can’t wait to surprise my husband with my first Ikebana :) please upload more ! Thank you !
Hi Divine, I'm glad this video will be helpful. I bet your husband will love your Ikebana!
Love it!
Thank u.
But I'm curious why need to cut stem in the water
Im very much appreciate if u could e educate me
If you cut flowers under water, the flowers last long because when you cut the stem the water is sucked in and there is no air pocket created.
I have just subscribed using my name rather than my accountancy firm's name. I have a question, can I use gladioli as shin and soe?
Sure! you can use flowers for Shin and Soe.
Starting my way in this beautiful “Ikebana Universe”! Thank you!!!
Wonderful!
Wonderfully explained. Please keep teaching 💐🙏🏻
This such an amazing explanation. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Beautiful!! This is what I call ART!!💖💖
Wow, thank you!
Hi
Please do video of moribana
Beautiful, where i can take this material im in the uae
I wonder if you can order through Amazon in UAE?
I also would like to ask how long will the flower last? Do I need to put vitamins on the water to make the flowers last long ?
Hi Divine,
It really depends upon the flowers. But I created another video indicating alum works for hydrangea. You might want to try alum on other flowers, too. I tried with some other flowers, and in general it is helpful. My other video is this one: ruclips.net/video/VMYy27MhVcE/видео.html
I Love Ikebana yes for sure I will watch them all ! Thank you ! 🌸
Great!
Thank you!
I love very much ikebana flower arrangement and I would like to learn it
Thank you! I teach Ikebana online, if you are interested.
iloveikebana.com/online-class/
I am very interested in learning more. I also live near Seattle if you are teaching classes.
I teach online, and hold classes for beginners once a quarter. For more detail, please visit iloveikebana.com/. Unfortunately my real class hasn't been resumed yet.
Thank you. I look forward to more lessons. I am a beginner.
Thank you for the inspiring demo. Very much appreciated.
Thank you for watching!
Thnxxx maam
Hi. Are there any classes for this style in Australia? Or is there an online course?
My ikebana classes are online. For more details, please visit iloveikebana.com/
There must be Sogetsu schools in Australia. Please google Sogetsu Ikebana Australia.
Do you have an English printed book of this? I've been wanting to learn! American-styled pop of colour, big bouquets just destroy the flow of my home. I would love and appreciate them.
Hi Mary Ann, the textbook is written both in English and Japanese.
@@ILoveIkebana oh, Wonderful! What was the book called again?
Author? Edition?
When I get it in the future, I'd like to make sure I get the right one. ❤❤❤
Do you also offer online workshop? As a class? Thank you
Yes, I offer online class. There is no more class for beginners, but I will resume offering early next year. Please visit iloveikebana.com for more details.
I am new to Ikebana and I am delighted to have found your videos! I want to know more using silk flowers as well.
I'm glad you liked my video.
I use mostly fresh flowers for Ikebana, though.
I would presume that with fake flowers, you'd obviously forego the water but you could do the same technique with kenzan; however, use something to thicken the base like tied to a wad of cotton and flower wires or something so it could stand. Have you any luck in trying it?
Thank you madam for teaching this I am a great fan.
Now I'll surely try doing this at my own house.
Thanks you
Excelent work in arrangment..Ikebana..so beautifull..i loved so much..
Thank you!
Amei a explicação!❤❤❤BRASIL
Thank you!
Where can i buy your book ? How Much costa each One ?
You can buy the book through a certified Sogetsu teacher. I hope you can find somebody where you live. Of you can order directly from Sogetsu Headquarters. Here is the URL of Sogetsu Headquarters. www.sogetsu.or.jp/e/shop/
Thank you. How I can buy guide books?
Sogetsu Textbook 1・2. They are available through certified Sogetsu Ikebana teachers.
www.sogetsu.or.jp/e/order/category/textbooks/
Your voice is so soothing and calm
Thank you!
It's my passion to learn ikebana
Very nicely explained
Thank you so much 🙂
Thank you very much . very helpful step-by-step explanation for creating ikebana.
Glad it was helpful!
What kind of books did you show to us? Thank you.
Sogetsu Textbook 1・2. They are available through certified Sogetsu Ikebana teachers.
www.sogetsu.or.jp/e/order/category/textbooks/
Thank you for sharing! This was presented in such a clear, accessible manner. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
You are so welcome!
El arte de la Ikebana fascinante, encantada de seguir para aprender, muchas gracias.
Thanks.
You're welcome!
What is the short cylindrical piece called/spelled and where do you procure/buy them? Can one use floral sponge?
It's called Kenzan. Please google and you can purchase it online. I have some information in my another video.
Hello I would like yo buy sogetdu textbooks ..how can I do?
Hi Fatiropina, thank you for your comment. Where are you located? They may be a Sogetsu instructor near where you live.
I already Talk yo Leslie weinstein un Madrid.thankd
Thank you very, it's with real pleasure that I listen to your instructions.
God bless
You are very welcome
thank yoy so much it is my first contact with the ikebana world. i am just fascinated....blesses
Thank you for watching!
すごくいいビデオ、ありがとうございました。
お役に立てば幸いです。
Thanks for video!
How to make the Moribana form you can learn here
ruclips.net/video/JOuwb4KvJaQ/видео.html
Nice work!
Thank you for teaching Sogetsu Ikebana. I practice in the Sogetsu School, always learning new things about materials, containers and the variations for moribaba and nageire upright and slanting styles. Is there a way to purchase the instruction manual, 1,2 and 3,4 ? Thank you!
Hi Suzi,
thank you for your comment.
You can purchase Sogetsu textbook from me. Currently 3・４ is out of stock, but I have 1・2.
Please email me at akemi@iloveikebana.com with your address, I will let you know how much it costs including shipping and handling.
Thank you,
Akemi
Wonderful lesson !
Thank you! 😃
Beautiful arrangements ❤
Thank you! 😊
Wonderful...
Thank you! Cheers!
Love the arrangements
Thank you!