PRIVATE WORKSHOP
A workshop that is completely private for you and your group. Perfect for couples, families, or solo travelers who want more time to arrange and take photos.
The workshop lasts about 2 hours and guests will have the chance to create one classical style arrangement and one freestyle arrangement.
Ikebana talk: Enjoy green tea and sweets while getting a glimpse into the fascinating history of ikebana from its origins in Kyoto more than 400 years ago and its connections to Buddhist cosmology to the revolutionary flower art of the Sogetsu school and the many forms of ikebana being practiced today.
Ikebana hands on arranging: We will cover hands-on techniques for cutting and arranging floral materials, allowing you to learn skills that you can bring into your floral arranging at home. Workshops are designed to create a relaxed, creative, inspiring atmosphere that will provide you a memorable, only-in-Kyoto experience. We will make sure that you have plenty of opportunities to take photos of your arrangements and you are welcome to wrap up some flowers to take with you at the end of the workshop.
Minimum age for guests: 10 years old.
Solo travelers are welcome to book—please understand that the minimum booking price for a private workshop is the same as a 2 person workshop.
Maximum private group size is limited to 4 guests. If you have a larger group (up to 10 guests) please contact me via email and I can design a custom workshop for your group.
Flowers must be specially ordered in advance for workshops, please book at least 72 hours before your desired workshop date/time. Check availability and book here:
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Seanacey Yabe and her husband are the owners and caretakers of Kinse Ryokan. She began practicing Sogetsu style ikebana in 2008 and received permission to teach ikebana in 2014. In 2019 she received the First Rank Somu Teacher’s Diploma. In addition to teaching workshops at Kinse, she does custom floral work and is pursuing her own project “Foraged Ikebana.”
【講師について】
シャナシー・ピアス 草月流１級総務
きんせ旅館生花教室、店舗や結婚式などのイベントでの装花のほか、自身のプロジェクトである「Foraged Ikebana」も不定期で更新しています。
ABOUT SOGETSU IKEBANA
The Sogetsu school of ikebana is grounded in traditional Japanese aesthetics while also proposing that ikebana can be done "anytime, anywhere, using any materials." This gives students the chance, no matter where they are, to see the natural materials and seasons around them with new eyes, opening the way for truly unique and interesting compositions. For more information, please visit http://www.sogetsu.or.jp/e/
草月とは
初代家元・勅使河原蒼風が形式主体のいけばなに疑問を持ち、「個性」を尊重した自由な表現を求めたことから草月のいけばなは始まりました。草月のいけばなは「型」にとらわれることなく、常に新しく、自由にその人の個性を映し出します。いつでも、どこでも、だれにでも、そして、どのような素材を使ってもいけられるのが草月流。いけ手の自由な思いを花に託して、自分らしく、のびやかに花をいけていきます。
“We loved everything about our experience. From the charming and authentic location to the knowledgeable, friendly and thoughtful instruction, this was a lovely experience that we would be happy to repeat. Definitely a highlight of our trip to Kyoto that we will long remember. We look forward to taking what we learned back home.”
“This is a fantastic intro into the world of ikebana. Seanacey is a very friendly and patient teacher— she explained the principles and history and then helped turn our first ikebana attempts into truly beautiful arrangements. She made us feel at ease and gave great tips for future flower arranging as well as shops in the area for supplies. My mom, who was initially unsure about flower arranging, came away excited to try more. We had such a wonderful time and would highly recommend this to anyone interested in learning more about this aspect of Japanese culture.”
“I can’t even begin to describe the joy this experience brought me! A florist of 17 years and an educator for 12 (in western style design) this gave me a tiny glimpse into the world of ikebana and it made my heart sing!”