There are many schools of Ikebana. But the main 3 are Ikebano, Ohara & Sogetsu.
I study & am certified through my wonderful teacher with the Ohara School. This is the same school my grandma studied with.

IKENOBO

This oldest and first one school of ikebana, was founded in the 15th century, it is also the more traditional among all Japan schools of ikebana. The great masters of this school appeared in the imperial courts, and through the centuries to this day, Ikenobo school preserves a special bond with the monks teachings who were present in the beginning.

OHARA

The school appears in the 19th century when Japan starts opening to the rest of the world. It brings an intermediate vision between the tradition and modernity. Seasons and landscapes are the inspiration that brings the Moribana style, an arrangement landscaped in a flat and not too deep container. This school provided the use of the kenzan, a metal “spiky frog” tool.

SOGETSU

The school was founded in the early 20th century and is inspired by the trends of the modern art. It brings a revolution to the ikebana traditional and classical approach. The Sogetsu style is close to what a sculpture reflects, with live or different materials than flowers.

If you would like to pursue the traditional form of Ikebana and accredidation, my teacher Yuko is the Master at the Ohara School of Ikebana Chicago and teaches online classes.

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