Its origin is early Buddhist, and it developed into a distinctive art form in the 15 th century, with many different styles and schools. The JCCC offers classes by instructors of the Sogetsu School and the Ikenobo School. The Sogetsu School of Ikebana believes anyone can arrange Ikebana anywhere, with anything. As people are different from each other, Sogetsu encourages students to be individual and imaginative. There are no limitations or strict regulations and a variety of materials are used, depending on the season.
Materials are extra.
Ikenobo considers a flower bud most beautiful past, present, and future responses to an everchanging environment. You will learn the three styles of Ikenobo Rikka, Shoka and Free Style. Membership, registration and class fees are payable in advance. Classes may be cancelled if minimum registration requirements are not met. Course refunds are available, on receipt of written request, after the first class only.