{"product_id":"byazumi-ikebana-workshop-on-5-september-2026","title":"byAzumi - Ikebana Workshop on 5 September 2026","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003eIkebana is more than just floral arrangement—it is an art form that expresses emotions and celebrates the natural beauty of each flower. In this workshop, we will explore the contemporary free style of ikebana, \"Nageire\", focusing on personal expression and artistic sensitivity to create meaningful designs using plants and natural materials.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eExplore Ikebana, the Japanese tradition of floral art that brings nature and creativity into harmony. This welcoming workshop introduces the basics of ikebana, making it perfect for beginners or anyone curious about Japanese aesthetics. With hands-on guidance, you’ll learn to observe each flower’s unique character and express its natural beauty through simple, balanced design.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003eWorking with the \"Nageire\" style, we will arrange plants in their most natural forms, embracing their unique characteristics and subtle beauty. This hands-on experience will encourage you to see flowers not just as materials, but as living elements that inspire a deep connection and artistic expression.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMore than just arranging flowers, ikebana is a meditative and artistic practice that encourages mindfulness and personal expression. In this session, you’ll connect deeply with seasonal materials and create your own arrangement to take home. All materials are provided—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to explore.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003eWhat You Will Learn:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e- Freestyle Ikebana basics \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- A brief history of ikebana \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e- How to appreciate and work with seasonal flowers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWhat’re Included:\u003cbr\u003e- A white ceramic vessel\u003cbr\u003e- A kenzan (flower pin holder)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e- Your own ikebana creation to take home \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- A written outline covering ikebana fundamentals \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- An \"omotenashi\" (i.e. hospitality) experience with Japanese tea and sweets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWhat to Bring:\u003cbr\u003e• Nothing—just your curiosity and creativity!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003eDate:\u003cspan\u003e 5th\u003c\/span\u003e September (Sat), 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003eTime: 2:00pm - 3:30pm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVenue: 2nd Floor, gallery space at Kurashi Japanese Crafts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAddress: 463 High Street, Prahran, VIC 3181\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant note: \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003eThe system will automatically send you a gift voucher after you’ve successfully enrolled in a class. Please treat it as \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ea proof of your registration\u003c\/span\u003e. It’s NOT a gift voucher along with your registration. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"bgLayers_comp-luf0g7qn1\" class=\"MW5IWV\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"bgMedia_comp-luf0g7qn1\" class=\"VgO9Yg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"comp-j51omm4w\" class=\"HcOXKn SxM0TO QxJLC3 lq2cno YQcXTT comp-j51omm4w wixui-rich-text\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font_2 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eAbout Azumi:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"comp-j5223k91\" class=\"HcOXKn SxM0TO QxJLC3 lq2cno YQcXTT comp-j5223k91 wixui-rich-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_9 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eAzumi Ishikawa is the creator and founder of byAzumi, a bespoke floristry studio located in South Yarra. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eAzumi was born in Osaka, Japan, with an instinctive awareness for the beauty in nature. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eGrowing up, she watched her mother, an ikebana master, create floral art using local, seasonal elements. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eThe family house was always filled with flowers, floral arrangements and plants and Azumi realised early on that she was destined to work with flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRead more about byAzumi \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.byazumi.com.au\/about\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; mso-pagination: none; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCancellation \u0026amp; Refund Policy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBy purchasing tickets for the workshop, you are deemed to agree to our refund policy. If you are unable to attend, please contact us during our business hours \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eat least \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e7 days prior to the date of the workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e If the cancellation is less than 7 days, you will forfeit your place and payment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTerms \u0026amp; Conditions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAuto emails (both the email of your order and an e-gift card email) that you will receive from Kurashi after purchasing the ticket(s) are the confirmation of your place(s) in the concert. The e-gift card is \u003cstrong\u003eNOT\u003c\/strong\u003e a redeemable voucher for any purchases at Kurashi. Thank you very much for your understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf the workshops need to be postponed or cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, you will receive a refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10% off discount code from the newsletter subscription is NOT applicable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImages credited: Azumi Ishikawa \u0026amp; Kurashi Japanese Crafts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kurashi Japanese Crafts","offers":[{"title":"5th Sep (Sat) 2-3:30pm","offer_id":51208701444132,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/4599\/0436\/files\/DSC008092.jpg?v=1754228945","url":"https:\/\/kurashicrafts.com\/products\/byazumi-ikebana-workshop-on-5-september-2026","provider":"Kurashi Japanese Crafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}