Immerse Yourself in Japanese Flower Arrangement

Watch elegant ikebana creations by our guest artist, Oshun Tsukagoshi unfold before your eyes as you enjoy special meal at one of Melbourne's finest Historical Houses & Gardens (National Trust). Visit our "Book Tickets" page for the details.

Mr. David Limbrick, Member of Parliament for Victoria, will inaugurate the festival.

Awards presentation for Wa Ikebana Award, Bridal Bouquet Award & Melbourne Ikebana Container Award - Hiroe Swen Award.
Each exhibitors (including ikebana container exhibitors) can invite up to 3 friends and family to the opening. If you are invited by an exhibitor, you don't need to book. Please contact us (wa.ikebana@gmail.com) if you would like invite 4 or more people.

The special exhibition features 20 Ikebana Shofu artists traveling from Japan. All ikebana containers are for sale (Ikebana container award section only).

Free Admission.

Free event. Meet our exhibitors. No booking required.

Six demonstrators will create Ikebana works in 6 min. each. This event is a great introduction to Ikebana. Some of our demonstrators are members of Wa Melbourne Ikebana Festival Committee. We appreciate their hard work for this festival.

Fee: $10.
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Learn the fundamentals of Ikebana in our beginner-friendly workshops tailored for all ages and genders.

Visit our "Book Tickets" page for the details.

Learn the fundamentals of Ikebana in our beginner-friendly workshops tailored for all ages and genders.

Visit our "Book Tickets" page for the details.

Learn the fundamentals of Ikebana in our beginner-friendly workshops tailored for all ages and genders.

Visit our "Book Tickets" page for the details.

Nation's top ceramic artists open their stalls.

Internationally acclaimed ceramic artist Hiroe Swen, distinguished with both the Order of Australia and the Order of the Rising Sun, will be featured in our festival where all exhibited pieces will be available for purchase.

Free Admission.

Ikebana Performance by Shoso Shimbo with accompanied music by Slava Grigoryan.

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The special exhibition features 20 Ikebana Shofu artists traveling from Japan. All ikebana containers are for sale (Ikebana container award section only).

Free Admission.

This workshop is for men who are interested in flowers. Female participants are also welcome.

Visit our "Book Tickets" page for the details.

This workshop is conducted in Japanese only. All instructions will be provided exclusively in Japanese. It's akin to participating in an ikebana class in Japan, making it perfect for VEC Japanese students or those planning a visit to Japan. Our instructor, a native Japanese speaker with a degree in applied linguistics, will lead the session.

Visit our "Book Tickets" page for the details.

Free event. Meet our exhibitors. No booking required.

Duration: 45 min.
Age: Primary School Year 1 - Year 6

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Wa: Melbourne Ikebana Festival is pleased to host a regular conference of the International Society of Ikebana Research (bit.ly/ikebanaresearch).

Two teams of ikebana artists will compete in a Hana-Awase style performance to live music by the musicians of the renowned Orchestra 21.

All welcome. Bridal Ikebana Bouquets are up for auction.

Nation's top ceramic artists open their stalls.

Internationally acclaimed ceramic artist Hiroe Swen, distinguished with both the Order of Australia and the Order of the Rising Sun, will be featured in our festival where all exhibited pieces will be available for purchase.

Free Admission.

Deadline for sending requests for Hanadayori 花信 : Ikebana by Request - Online Exhibition. We plan to publish ikebana works with requests from the viewers in our website & YouTube. Visit Hanadayori 2023/25 page for the details.