Ikebana Foundations 2026
Start ikebana with clarity and structure. A 4-week beginner course that teaches real ikebana fundamentals and guides you to create a polished first portfolio.
Welcome to Ikebana Foundations
What you need for the course
How the Community, Assignments & Feedback Work
Goal Setting Questionnaire
How Ikebana Is Different from Western Floristry
Ikebana Do’s & Don’ts for Your First Arrangement
What Counts as Ikebana
First Arrangement: Step-by-Step Demo
Learning Through Doing: Flow, Repetition & Experimentation
Technique Essentials
When the Work Feels Bad (And Why That’s Normal)
Demonstration: Moribana Vase
Demonstration: Nageire Vase
Demonstration: Tsubo Vase
Week Two Assignment
Developing Personal Style
Choosing Materials That Work Together
Photographing Your Arrangements Clearly
Week Three Assignment - Moodboard
Week Three Assignment - Arrangements
What an Ikebana Portfolio Is (and Isn’t)
Documenting, Selecting, Editing & Sequencing Work
What Makes a Strong First Ikebana Portfolio
Continuing Your Practice & Updating Your Portfolio