RYUSEIHA

Lessons in Ryusei-ha ikebana begin with the free style, which is taught based on textbooks that cover a graduated series of topics.

Free Style: (standard curriculum based on four lessons a month)

Introductory
(Nyumon)
Course:

By practicing basic styles using a suiban or low container, students learn the essentials of how to look at flowers and the basic techniques. (16 topics, 4 months)

Elementary
(Shoden)
Course:

While developing the skills learned in the Introductory course, students learn variations on the basic styles, using compotes and other containers in addition to the suiban. (28 topics, 7 months)

Intermediate
(Chuden)
Course:

Students practice techniques of arranging in vases and methods of composition leading to free creative work. (32 topics, 8 months)

Advanced
(Kaiden)
Course:

In addition to methods of composition and motif development, students practice giving expression to the individuality of plants. (56 topics, 14 months)

Teacher
Qualification
(Kyoju) Course:

Those who have completed this course become ikebana artists or instructors. (Minimum 36 topics)

■　Students at the more advanced levels have the opportunity to take lessons in seika and rikka as well as the free style. ■

Seika

Rikka