Immerse Yourself in Japanese Flower Arrangement

Watch elegant ikebana creations by artists Shoso Shimbo and Shoan Lo unfold before your eyes as you enjoy a three course meal at one of Melbourne's finest restaurants.

To be confirmed

Each exhibitors can invite up to 6 friends and family to the opening. If you are invited by an exhibitor, you don't need to book.

Exhibitors: Join our exhibition. All ikebana schools welcome. Visit our Exhibitor page for the details.
Viewers: No booking required.

No booking required.

Duration: 50 min
Fee: To be confirmed. Bookings open in May 2021.

Seven demonstrators will create Ikebana works in 6 min. each. This event is a great introduction to Ikebana. Some of our demonstrators are members of Wa Melbourne Ikebana Festival Committee. We appreciate their hard work for this festival. Fee: To be confirmed. Bookings open in May 2021.

Bookings open in May 2021. Shoso Shimbo will create an Ikebana installation with live music by internationally renowned Paul Grabowsky AO.

All ikebana containers on display are for sale.

No booking required.

Duration: 50 min
Fee: To be confirmed. Bookings open in May 2021.

No booking required.

Duration: 45 min. Age: Year 1 - Year 6
Fee: To be confirmed. Bookings open in May 2021.

Five ikebana artists will present a renka performance to the music of Mozart performed by Orchestra 21. Renka is a type of ikebana performance in which a group of artists collaborate in the creation of a harmonious work of art. A dynamic harmony emerges spontaneously in the work, although the artists have not previously planned the final product. Fee: To be confirmed. Bookings open in May 2021.

Wa: Melbourne Ikebana Festival is pleased to host a regular conference of the International Society of Ikebana Research (www.ikebana.link). If you would like to present your paper, please see our post calling for papers on News page. Fee: To be confirmed. Bookings open in May 2021.

All ikebana containers are for sale.

English is not allowed in this workshop. All instructions are given only in Japanese. It is like attending an ikebana class in Japan. Ideal for the students doing VEC Japanese or for those who intend to visit Japan soon. Our instructor is a native Japanese speaker with a degree in applied linguistics.