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Ikebana - a Journey

Slow down, be creative, and enjoy nature. Access to all courses now and in the future.

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Is ikebana something for you?
If you want to slow down, be creative with flowers and enjoy nature, it certainly is.

Ikebana, often translated as Japanese Flower Arrranging, is much more than flower arranging. It is a philosophy and life-style which helps you slow down, enjoy nature, and find your inner self, as well as developing creative skills and techniques to make beautiful living art. One could explain ikebana as "Zen with flowers", and with the advantage you don't have to sit still that long :-).

Already hooked on ikebana, advanced or even teacher? This course helps you to grow faster in your creative journey and spreading the art of ikebana.

What will you learn?
You will not only learn how to create beautiful arrangements, but you will start on a journey.

You will learn
* The basic and advanced skills, the techniques, and the rules to design and make traditional ikebana arrangements.
* About plants and match the arrangements with the four seasons.
* To slow down and find peace in the beauty of a flower or even a crooked branch.
* To make simple and more advanced arrangements in step-by-step video classes.


Only Green - Sample Course

 

"Did you know that there is scientific evidence

that people doing ikebana life longer."

Sample of the course - The principles of Ikebana Photography

Learn about backgrounds, lights, cameras, ...


Ikebana changes your life - Interview with Els Goos

Sample of the interview we talk about teaching and the influence ikebana can have on somebodies life.


Your Instructor


Ilse Beunen
Ilse Beunen

Ilse Beunen is an Ikebana teacher for more than 20 years. She fell in love with Ikebana during her 11 years stay in Japan where she mastered the art of Sogetsu Ikebana. She shares her ikebana adventures and creations on her Facebook page with more than 14.000 followers, and in her weekly newsletter delivered to more than 4000 readers.

She is passionate about Ikebana and started an online course to spread ikebana teachings and philosophy, which is so much more than putting flowers in a vase. Currently, other teachers are following her international workshops and online courses.

Ilse is currently also the chairperson of the Sogetsu Ikebana Studygroup in Belgium and was recently awarded the Sogetsu 90th Anniversary Commemorative Overseas Akane Teshigahara Award for her studies and efforts to widen the knowledge of ikebana.


Introduction to The secrets of artistic lines in ikebana.

In this video Ilse gives an introduction how to work with lines in ikebana arrangements


"Ilse is doing a wonderful job with this Ikebana teaching tool. If you are interested in ikebana you must sign up!"

- Silvia Barucci, Advanced Sogetsu Ikebanist

"When I started studying ikebana in Italy, there were no books and it was difficult to get an idea of techniques and how the art was developing in the world. On social Flickr I had the first contacts with ikebanists including Ilse Beunen. Her work is very valuable because she has created an online platform where she teaches how to make the best of Sogetsu's basic compositions and free style that may be of interest to any ikebanist."

- Luca Ramacciotti, Sogetsu Ikebana Teacher

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Frequently Asked Questions


When will I get access?
You will get access from the moment you subscribe. We will email you a username and password.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
You can cancel anytime, and there is a five day trial period during which you can cancel.
I never did any ikebana. Is a membership interesting for me?
Yes, it is. There are courses for all levels from beginners to advanced.
I am already a student with a local teacher. Is www.ikebana.be interesting for me?
We certainly think so. It is a great tool to review techniques and arrangements you have learned with your teacher at home. If you do not have a local teacher yet, we recommend looking for one. It will help you to learn faster.
Can I watch the classes everywhere?
You can watch the classes on mobile devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and computers, but you will need an internet connection.
How long do I have access to the course?
After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you subscribe and across any and all devices you own. You will also have access to courses which we will post in the future.
Will you post new videos and classes?
We will be posting new classes regularly. In average I publish a new course with about 4 lessons every month.
Can I get certificates following your class?
If you want to get certificates or advance as a teacher, you will also need to follow classes with a licensed teacher. I can help you find one in your neighborhood. If you cannot find one, you are welcome at my international classes which I regularly organize.

"Continuing development is important and Ilse’s lessons have added an extra dimension to my ikebana studies. The topics are well presented with clear explanations, sharing tips and techniques – both informative and enjoyable."

- Mary Pearson, Sogetsu Ikebana Teacher

"Ilse's work provides me with a lot of inspiration. I always find very interesting suggestions in any of her online lessons. I see that she and ikebana always go together."

- Lucio Farinelli, Sogetsu Ikebana Teacher

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