Ikebana Beginner's Course - Ohara School of Ikebana

Continue your Ohara Ikebana studies with 16 lessons in Moribana and Hana-isho in Liverpool.



1.5 hours Location Georgian Quarter Class size 1 to 6 guests   £45 - £700 (£45 for 1 lesson only, not the full 16-lesson course; £350 for 8 lessons only, half of the 16-lesson course; £700 for Full course - all 16 lessons)

1. Course overview

1. Course Overview

Continue from the eight-lesson Introductory Course with this 16-lesson programme. Study Moribana and two further Hana-isho forms, with dedicated review lessons to strengthen your technique.


2. Flexible Scheduling

2. Flexible Scheduling

This course is offered on a flexible booking basis, allowing students to arrange workshop dates according to their own availability.
Students may choose to complete 1 to 4 arrangements per visit, and the full 16-lesson course can be taken at a pace that suits each individual.
Future workshop dates can be arranged directly with the tutor.


3. How you’ll learn

3. How You'll Learn

Watch Joyce explain and demonstrate each form, then create your arrangement. Receive individual feedback and make adjustments before recording your finished work.


4. Moribana Upright Style - 4 lessons

4. Moribana Upright Style - 4 Lessons

Study Chokuritsu-kei, the Upright Style of Moribana, in a shallow container. Learn to organise the subject, secondary and object stems and develop a balanced composition.


5. Moribana Slanting Style - 4 lessons

5. Moribana Slanting Style - 4 Lessons

Study Keisha-kei, the Slanting Style of Moribana. Work with the natural movement of branches and foliage, using the principal stems and fillers to create balance and depth.


6. Radial Form - 2 lessons

6. Radial Form - 2 Lessons

Explore Hiraku-katachi, the Radial Form of Hana-isho. Arrange the subject and secondary stems to open out in opposite directions, with the object stem bringing the composition together.


7. One-Row Form - 2 lessons

7. One-Row Form - 2 Lessons

Explore Narabu-katachi, the One-Row Form of Hana-isho. Create rhythm through different heights and spacing, connecting groups of materials across an elongated container.


8. Review and consolidation - 4 lessons

8. Review and Consolidation - 4 Lessons

Revisit previously studied forms and styles across four review lessons. Practise with different materials, address areas that need attention and consolidate the skills you have learned.


9. Completion and further study

9. Completion and Further Study

After completing all 16 lessons, you can discuss applying through Joyce for the relevant official Ohara School certificate. An application fee applies; Further study continues with the Intermediate Course.


Look more closely at the way branches grow, leaves turn and flowers open. Joyce will guide you in selecting and preparing materials, then help you understand the choices behind your arrangement. As you practise with different seasonal combinations, you will develop your judgement and become more confident working within the Ohara forms.
Flowers and colours vary with seasonal availability. The photographs illustrate the forms studied.
What you'll get
  • Flower materials for each practical lesson.
  • Use of the studio’s flower containers during lessons.
  • The flowers from your arrangements to take home after each visit.
  • Photos of your work to record your progress.
Knowledge required
Completion of the Ohara School Introductory Course is required. If you have studied Ikebana elsewhere, please contact Joyce before booking so she can confirm the appropriate starting level.
What to bring
Optional: a notebook and any notes from your previous Ohara lessons.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hen do.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 11 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids (the adult may observe for free).

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.


FAQ

How does flexible scheduling work?
Arrange one to four lessons per visit, subject to confirmation. The full course can be completed over four to sixteen visits. Later dates are agreed directly with Joyce.
Can I book individual lessons from the Beginner's Course?
Yes. Individual lessons are £45 each, so you can pay as you learn or give a single lesson as a thoughtful gift. Each completed lesson counts towards the 16-lesson Beginner’s Course.
Does an eight-lesson block complete this level of study?
An eight-lesson block covers half of the 16-lesson course. You will need to complete the remaining lessons to finish the Beginner’s Course. The four review lessons are part of the required syllabus.
Location

Joyce The Florist, 62 Hope Street, Liverpool

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Joyce The Florist
Joyce The Florist

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WHO WE ARE
Joyce the Florist is a floral art studio based in the UK, devoted to Ikebana — the traditional Japanese flower arranging art. Founded by Joyce (Jiale) Feng, a certified Master Instructor of the Ohara School of Ikebana in Japan. Our studio is a space where flowers, eastern culture, and mindfulness meet. We also embrace the wider world of floral art. Whether you are discovering Ikebana for the first time or seeking refined floral experiences for your home, event, or community, we welcome you to share in the timeless beauty of flowers with us.
WHAT WE DO
  • Ikebana Experience Workshops – hands-on seasonal sessions for beginners and enthusiasts.
  • Ohara-Ryu Ikebana Courses – from foundation to advanced, structured study in the Ohara tradition
  • Bespoke Floral Design – distinctive floral works to reflect your needs, style and occasion
  • Floral Space Styling – elegant floral designs for venues, exhibitions, and special events.
We believe Ikebana is more than arranging flowers — it is a way to slow down, discover inner stillness, and experience beauty in every branch and blossom.

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