Shimbo, S. (2026). Environmental Art: Ikebana Meets Contemporary Art. In: Joubert, L.A. (eds) Craft—Tradition and Invention. Technical and Vocational Education and Training: Issues, Concerns and Prospects, vol 40. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-0485-5_19
Ikebana Display Introductory Offer
Bring the art of Japanese floral design into your space – Experience 2 weeks of handcrafted Ikebana for only $150. No commitment. Just beauty.
🏷️ Offer Details
Standard Price: $150 per Ikebana display (small size)
Introductory Offer: $150 for 2 displays (1 display delivered each week for 2 weeks)
Shimbo, S. (with Karen Thode, Angeline Lo, Sue Healey, Bridget Walker & Christine While) (2025a). The mindfulness potential of ikebana: A study on senior well-being, International Journal of Ikebana Studies, 12, 1-30. DOIhttps://doi.org/10.57290/ikebana.12.0_1
Shimbo, S. (2025b). Ikebana as the way of flowers (Translation), a chapter from “Hana ni ikiru hitotachi e” (1967) by Suido Yamane. International Journal of Ikebana Studies, 12, 61-64. https://doi.org/10.57290/ikebana.12.0_61
Shimbo, S. (2024a). The Way of Ikebana (Translation), a chapter from “Hana ni ikiru hitotachi e” (1967) by Suido Yamane. International Journal of Ikebana Studies, 11, 31-34. https://doi.org/10.57290/ikebana.11.0_31
Celebrate Mother’s Day with Ikebana!
A Unique Floral Experience in Melbourne 🌸
Treat your mother (and yourself!) to a 90-minute Ikebana flower arranging class, perfect for beginners. Immerse yourself in the elegant Japanese art of floral design with expert guidance from Shoso Shimbo.
You’ll receive a brief introduction to Ikebana and learn the basics to kickstart your journey. Create your own arrangement to take home—along with new knowledge, skills, and beautiful memories.
After the class, enjoy Japanese tea in Shoso’s stunning Japanese garden, as featured on ABC’s Gardening Australia (8 Sept 2023). The garden was also selected as one of the top 10 gardens in Glen Eira City.
What’s Included:
Expert guidance from Shoso
Fascinating insights into Ikebana's history
All materials provided
Your finished Ikebana arrangement to take home
What to Bring:
Just yourself—everything else is provided.
No experience needed!
Please Note:
The studio is located upstairs—let us know if you have any mobility concerns.
Please inform us in advance of any pet allergies.
Cancellation - Full refund available up to 48 hours prior to the session.
Join us for a peaceful, creative, and memorable Mother’s Day celebration!
Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show, 26 - 30 March 2025
What kind of Ikebana would you like to see?
We invite you to share your unique ideas with us. Ikebana masters and practitioners from around the world will create special arrangements inspired by your requests, showcased in our upcoming online exhibition and the Hanadayori 2025 photo book.
Hanadayori, meaning “the flowers you’ve been waiting for have bloomed,” gives you a chance to see a personal Ikebana arrangement inspired by your vision. These connections through flowers bring joy and healing across distances.
Submit your creative and bold ideas using the request form on this page by 31 March 2025. Please also share this opportunity with your friends! We can’t wait to see what inspires you!
Hanadayori is a signature online event of the Melbourne Ikebana Festival.
今、見たいのはどんな生け花ですか？
Ikebana Newsletter Melbourne
September 2023
Ikebana Festival Special Edition
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1. Events Calendar
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30 August 2024: Booking closes for Ikebana Dinner Show by Oshun Tsukagoshi. Oshun brings 22 Ikebana artists from Japan for the Wa Melbourne Ikebana Festival 2024.
5 - 8 September 2024: Wa Melbourne Ikebana Festival.
7 September 2024: Hanadayori Night: Ikebana Performance by Shoso Shimbo Accompanied by Slava Grigoryan (guitar), Melbourne Recital Centre.
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2. Wa: Melbourne Ikebana Festival - International Ikebana Event
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Some of the Event Highlights:
Free Events & Other Highlights
Expanding the joy of ikebana to a wider audience! Save the dates for the Wa Melbourne Ikebana Festival on 7 & 8 September 2024, featuring an increased number of exhibitors and special events.
Our goal is to generate greater interest in ikebana, enabling our new teachers to thrive in their roles as both working artists and instructors. Join us in cultivating a flourishing community of ikebana enthusiasts!
Please help promote this event. Thank you.
https://www.ikebanafestival.com
https://www.facebook.com/wa.ikebana
https://www.instagram.com/wa.ikebana/
*Oshun Tsukagoshi: Oshun is the headmaster of Ikebana Shofu, a distinguished school renowned for its innovative approach to ikebana. Having immersed himself in the art from a young age under the guidance of the former headmaster, Oshun's journey led him to further refine his skills at a prestigious flower school in England after graduating from college. His distinctive style seamlessly blends traditional Japanese aesthetics with Western influences.
In 2013, Oshun achieved acclaim by winning the prestigious Hanaike Battle National Championship, marking a significant milestone in his career. He has since showcased his mastery through captivating flower performances across diverse global stages including Hong Kong, China, France, and Holland, captivating audiences with his unique interpretations of ikebana.
Oshun Tsukagoshi is slated to appear as a special guest at the Wa Melbourne Ikebana Festival 2024, where attendees can experience firsthand his artistic vision and profound contributions to the world of ikebana.
Dr Shoso Shimbo
0439 314 097
Murrumbeena Melbourne
2024c. Art of Meditation: Attitudes to Nature in Japanese Gardens and Ikebana, Garland Magazine 35
Shoso talked about Ikebana and Japanese garden in the ABC's Gardening Australia. Click the image or visit this to see his story. http...
