Ikebana Flower Arrangement Tutorial

Learn Sogetsu Ikebana flower arrangement step by step. This Ikebana tutorial will walk you through how to make a basic arrangement. For an online Ikebana class, visit iloveikebana.com.
About this video:
In this video Akemi Sagawa, a Sogetsu Ikebana instructor, shows a flower arrangement tutorial for beginners.
What you need to make a flower arrangement:
- Ikebana scissors and a hand towel
- Ikebana container
- Kenzan
- Water bowl
- Pitcher
Materials used:
- Camellia branches
- Dahlia flowers
0:00 Introduction
1:01 What you need for Ikebana
1:58 Step 1: Cut Branches and Flowers
3:41 Step 2: Place a Kenzan
4:26 Step 3: Place the Three Main Stems
6:22 Step 4: Place Jushi (Subordinate Stems)
The Sun and Moon Kenzan used in this video:
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Ikebana scissors:
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[@frankm.2850]

I’ve been fascinated by the traditional Japanese arts for a while now. I’ve been reading a couple books, but this helped clarify some things. My intention is to eventually combine my interests in ikebana and watercolor and create watercolor paintings influenced by Chinese brush painting and sumie of my arrangements.

[@ILoveIkebana]

Thank you for watching the video. I'm glad it helped.

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I love this video. Simple English and straight to the point.

[@sammmiii13]

Wonderful! I’ve since discovered the beauty of ikebana and your instructions are so helpful! Thank you.

[@ILoveIkebana]

Thank you! I hope you will someday try Ikebana.

[@czp123]

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[@ILoveIkebana]

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Simple yet so captivating and refreshing , fantastic!

[@ILoveIkebana]

Thank you! Cheers!

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Pour moi l'Ikebana est l'hommage suprême rendu à la nature. Infini respect et admiration pour des œuvres éphémères... Comme une vie en somme !

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I look forward to more lessons.I love ikebana.

[@sachikojacques5975]

This is great first step of Sogetsu Ikebana tutorial video and thank you!

[@ILoveIkebana]

Thank you, Ssachiko-san! I'm glad you liked it.

[@karinenogueira1374]

Starting my way in this beautiful “Ikebana Universe”! Thank you!!!

[@ILoveIkebana]

Wonderful!

[@roshinvarghese6111]

Thank you for the inspiring demo. Very much appreciated.

[@ILoveIkebana]

Thank you for watching!

[@nvclaudiamack]

I'm very new to floral design, and have fallen in love with Ikebana style of arrangement. Would really appreciate learning more about creating in this beautiful style.

[@ILoveIkebana]

Wonderful! I hope you will start taking lessons!

[@carolwu355]

I hope to see more for the lessons in the 1&2 textbook. Thank you very much!

[@willowarborvitae]

Thank you! I'm enjoying learning about Ibekana! Thank you for your excellent tutorial!

[@ILoveIkebana]

Thank you for your comment. I'm glad my videos are helpful.

[@beneditomonteiroborges9109]

Very beautiful ikebana. The simpler the more beauty transpires. Grateful for teaching and sharing.

[@ILoveIkebana]

So nice of you

[@tamannaohri5961]

I am so inspired by this! I
Thank you !

[@ILoveIkebana]

Thank you for your comment. I hope you will enjoy Ikebana!

[@erickbrocoy]

Thank you! Can’t wait to make my own!

[@michelinechwat5661]

J ai pris des cours d'ikebana une année et maintenant je laisse un peu parler mon imagination
Merci pour votre belle démonstration.

[@joshkidd2075]

This is a beautiful step-by-step explanation for creating ikebana.

[@ILoveIkebana]

Thank you, Josh! I hope you will try Ikebana yourself if you haven't! It's a lot of fun.

[@monaabdulhussein6660]

Thank you for simplifying such a beautiful art💫

[@ILoveIkebana]

My pleasure 😊

[@globalCreatorsstyle]

What a beautiful arrangement. I love your lessons. Simple, graceful, and complete.

[@ILoveIkebana]

Thank you very much!

[@mysterj1]

How fun! I just found your page! My aunt Sumiko Yamashita Lahey was one of the first teachers of Ikebana Sogetsu in America, arriving in San Diego in 1960. I don't know if "master" is the right term, but she was celebrated for her teachings. She passed about 6 years ago. Her work was BEAUTIFUL.

[@ILoveIkebana]

What a wonderful story of your aunt! Thank you very much for sharing it with me. And I'm thankful to your aunt and many of the former teachers for spreading the joy of learning ikebana in the US and in the World!

[@lucycove]

El arte de la Ikebana fascinante, encantada de seguir para aprender, muchas gracias.

[@jamilynn322]

What a wonderful introduction to this beautiful art - just ordered a kenzan and bowl and am excited to practice my first arrangement. Thank you - will be checking out your website soon!

[@ILoveIkebana]

Thank you for watching the video!

[@shirleyann1901]

Thank you very much for sharing. It’s beautiful!

[@ILoveIkebana]

Thank you for watching!

[@rmuller366]

Thank you so much. My intention for coming here is to learn the basic placement techniques which you’ve taught so beautifully. My plan is to paint a watercolor Ikebana arrangement using a Kintsugi pot. Blessings to you!

[@ILoveIkebana]

Wonderful!

[@chantalmaujean7515]

Love Ikebana arrangement! Thank you for your tutorial, explained so well 😊

[@ILoveIkebana]

You're very welcome!

[@chineseclass2225]

Beautiful!! This is what I call ART!!💖💖

[@ILoveIkebana]

Wow, thank you!

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I love ikebana ❤

[@mayrang2353]

I would love to learn more about ikebana. You make it look so easy. It is such a beautiful Zen Art.

[@ILoveIkebana]

Thank you very much!

[@mallikasurendrababu7077]

I love Ikebana. I do Ikebana as my own with my harvest without knowing perfect rules.I like your teaching.looking forward more lessons. Thankyou

[@ILoveIkebana]

Thanks for watching

[@sweetangeleva]

Very beautiful. You also take your time to show your instructions. Thank you.

[@ILoveIkebana]

You’re welcome 😊

[@khairul-bariya842]

this was so calming to watch, thank you!

[@ILoveIkebana]

I'm so glad!

[@chrisrockhouse]

nice and well explained! Thank you very much! I'll try this :)

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Beautiful,easy to follow! Thank you

[@ILoveIkebana]

I'm glad you like it. Thank you!

[@terrywson]

Wonderfully clear instruction. Thank you!

[@ILoveIkebana]

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[@TheLoveweaver]

Thank you! 🙏🏼This was very easy to follow and very informative!

[@ILoveIkebana]

Glad it was helpful!

[@simonetkathleen4742]

Thank you very, it's with real pleasure that I listen to your instructions.
God bless

[@ILoveIkebana]

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Love the arrangements

[@ILoveIkebana]

Thank you!

[@greyblues5431]

Your voice is so soothing and calm

[@ILoveIkebana]

Thank you!

[@easyandhealthy7759]

Thank you very much .. very easy to follow the steps.

[@ILoveIkebana]

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I’m sooooooin love with the art of Ikebana! I wish I could learn from you more 🙏💕

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I'm so glad!

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This such an amazing explanation. Thank you!

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[@ILoveIkebana]

Thank you!

[@jessywilliam8117]

Thank you!

[@dixiecho3338]

beautiful arrangement, clear instruction. thank you

[@ILoveIkebana]

Thank you, Dixie. I'm glad you liked it.
I teach ikebana online, if you are interested.
iloveikebana.com/.

[@julianlopez6478]

I like it . it makes me relax

[@inesanous748]

I just came across this art thanks to a youtuber I follow. This is so beautiful and easy to follow. Thank you ❤

[@ILoveIkebana]

You are so welcome!

[@ranianil9969]

Thank you very much . very helpful step-by-step explanation for creating ikebana.

[@ILoveIkebana]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rikijodimond6918]

Thank you. I look forward to more lessons. I am a beginner.

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Thank you for this beautifully made video. The information is so helpful. 🌻

[@ILoveIkebana]

Glad it was helpful!

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[@kawashimaeve]

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[@ILoveIkebana]

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[@saleemmini6557]

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[@ILoveIkebana]

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[@ILoveIkebana]

Thank you for watching the video.

[@drazzaelkallini]

Thank you for your explanation.

[@ILoveIkebana]

You are very welcome. I hope you enjoy learning Ikebana.

[@justnancyh]

ty so much I am so excited to do

[@ILoveIkebana]

Have fun!

[@koshymolly]

Thanks a lot for the very inspiring video.

[@ILoveIkebana]

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[@ILoveIkebana]

Our pleasure!

[@elisastorerful]

Beautiful
I like your instructions
Thank you

[@ILoveIkebana]

You are welcome 😊

[@MrTonminh]

Thank you very much!

[@ILoveIkebana]

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[@oneifbylandtwoifbysea995]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I would love to become a student of Ikebana.

[@ameliakayo83]

Thanks you
Excelent work in arrangment..Ikebana..so beautifull..i loved so much..

[@ILoveIkebana]

Thank you!

[@lannacramer6192]

Wonderful lesson !

[@ILoveIkebana]

Thank you! 😃

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thank you

[@ILoveIkebana]

Hi Pete,
Thank you very much for watching the video.

[@IRossM1]

Lovely.

[@ILoveIkebana]

Thank you. I hope you enjoy ikebana.

[@LifeMeetLightning]

Awesome! Great video!

[@ILoveIkebana]

Thanks!😆

[@jesparza2396]

すごくいいビデオ、ありがとうございました。

[@ILoveIkebana]

お役に立てば幸いです。

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Great!!

[@ILoveIkebana]

Thank you!

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[@ILoveIkebana]

My pleasure!

[@nemosdiary8271]

Love from Kolkata, India

[@poojayadav773]

Beautiful arrangements ❤

[@ILoveIkebana]

Thank you! 😊

[@googlyswings3171]

Wonderfully explained. Please keep teaching 💐🙏🏻

[@florraiodeluz-ikebanaeespi5314]

Great!

[@ILoveIkebana]

Thank you!

[@sm2057]

Marvelous tutorial ❤

[@ILoveIkebana]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@isabelcaparros4695]

thank yoy so much it is my first contact with the ikebana world. i am just fascinated....blesses

[@ILoveIkebana]

Thank you for watching!

[@kumibonner3644]

I am new to Ikebana and I am delighted to have found your videos! I want to know more using silk flowers as well.

[@ILoveIkebana]

I'm glad you liked my video.
I use mostly fresh flowers for Ikebana, though.

[@Mary-Ann_B_Mabaet]

I would presume that with fake flowers, you'd obviously forego the water but you could do the same technique with kenzan; however, use something to thicken the base like tied to a wad of cotton and flower wires or something so it could stand. Have you any luck in trying it?

[@rochittanedo5249]

lovely tutorial. i want more.

[@ILoveIkebana]

Thank you, Rochit. Let me see when I can produce more video...

[@mayssamyouness9465]

So beautiful , I am trying to learn it

[@ILoveIkebana]

Thank you for your comment. Please keep on learning!

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[@lilmissvea]

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[@ILoveIkebana]

Have fun!

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[@ILoveIkebana]

Glad you liked it

[@sumalamptey6182]

So lovely and educative, will like to know more.

[@ILoveIkebana]

Thank you for watching.

[@sumalamptey6182]

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[@ILoveIkebana]

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[@pure_nature7890]

Good explanation.

[@ILoveIkebana]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pusposkitchen658]

Thanks.

[@ILoveIkebana]

You're welcome!

[@arthurarroyo4087]

Very nice explanation and arrangement, id like to know more basic ways, thank you so much yorishiku onegaishimasu.

[@ILoveIkebana]

Thank you for watching. I hope that you will enjoy other of my videos, too.

[@divined6614]

I am so inspired by this! I can’t wait to surprise my husband with my first Ikebana :) please upload more ! Thank you !

[@ILoveIkebana]

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[@venkatesanthiruvenkatachar2603]

Awesome

[@ILoveIkebana]

Thank you!

[@elizabethjoseph57]

Clearly explained

[@ILoveIkebana]

I hope it was useful. Thank you!

[@mamorushioda1309]

はじめまして、 虹潤先生
よいお年をお迎えください!　
いつも美しい生け花を共有してくれてありがとうございます。
私の名前は塩田守なので、皆は略してマモと呼びます。アメリカ出身で、日本に5年間住み、日本国籍を取得しますが、今はジョージア州のアトランタに住んでいます。2005年から日本舞踊（尾上流/花柳流）、茶の湯（裏千家）、生け花（小原流）、着付けを勉強しています。残念ながら、私の先生が5年前に亡くなったので、さいきん生け花の勉強をしていません。また生け花を学びたいです。 虹潤先生の生花の動画を観ろと、新しいことを学べるので、心より感謝しています。私の夢は美しい日本文化を世界の人たちと分け合って，みんなを幸せにしたいです。私のつたない日本語でも理解してもらえるといいです。
これからもよろしくお願い致します。

[@ILoveIkebana]

マモさん、
ビデオを見てくださり、ありがとうございます。少しでも参考になったら幸いです。
小原流を習っていらっしゃるのですね。また先生が見つかるといいですね。
私も裏千家です。お茶もとても素敵ですね。
シアトル淡交会で作成したビデオです。私も出ていますので、またお時間ある時にご覧ください。
th-cam.com/video/-8nh3iomz_U/w-d-xo.html
こちらこそ、これからもどうぞよろしくお願いします。

[@mamorushioda1309]

@@ILoveIkebana 虹潤先生、素晴らしい茶道のビデオを私に共有してくれてありがとうございます。このビデオを観てるだけで幸せな気分になります。本当に感謝しております。

[@papagen3439]

Wonderful...

[@ILoveIkebana]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@pagulayantv]

Nice flowers,new friend here

[@ILoveIkebana]

Thanks and welcome

[@enrico2914]

Brava!

[@ILoveIkebana]

Thank you!

[@DrAshishGurav]

Very nicely explained

[@ILoveIkebana]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@odetaosa]

Very nice 🌷

[@ILoveIkebana]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@neharanade2860]

I love very much ikebana flower arrangement and I would like to learn it

[@ILoveIkebana]

Thank you! I teach Ikebana online, if you are interested.
iloveikebana.com/online-class/

[@CarinaGonzalez-td5tr]

Thank you for such a clear video and explanation. I would like to ask you a few questions. 1- Is it possible to cover the kenzan with pebbles or other materials? 2-Is it possible to colour the flowers with spray paint in order to create new colours. 3- The suiban is always rounded or can it be in other shapes too? Thank you so much for your time.

[@tingdzinkochu]

Re: the kenzan: 'But! it's ugly!' LOL

[@ghadafarouk9168]

هل يمكنني تعلم هذا الفن عن بعد و بشهادة معتمدة