Sogetsu Ikebana Classes - Online Classes - Julia Rush

The Sogetsu certificates follow the textbooks from the Japan school of Sogetsu. Upon satisfactory completion of each book, you may apply for your certificate and your teacher will complete the application on your behalf to headquarters.

The courses are as follows & the textbooks need to be purchased separately to commence the course unless you have a copy already: 

Curriculum 1: Kakei - 20 Lessons in about 6 months

Curriculum 2: Kakei - 20 Lessons in about 6 months

As an extension of basic Kakei, Variation Styles are studied. Upon completion, application can be made for The Second Certificate (Sankyu).

** The Textbook 1&2 includes the content for both Curriculums 1 & 2.

Curriculum 3: Composition and Line, Color and Mass - 20 Lessons in about 6 months

Curriculum 4: Material and Space - 20 Lessons in about 6 months

A higher level of expression is mastered by deepening understanding of the material and the space.
Upon completion, application can be made for The Fourth Certificate (Ikkyu).

** The Textbook 3&4 includes the content for both Curriculums 3 & 4.

Curriculum 5: Technique and Creation - 30 Lessons in about 10 months

After completing all the studies of the four curricula, lessons continue for acquisition of a Teacher’s Diploma (to be officially certified as Sogetsu teacher). At this stage, the curriculum composed of the four key words “Technique,” “Materials,” “Placement,” and “Creation” learned to get a more confident foundation of skills, knowledge, and greater creativity. At the same time, training is required to gain mental preparedness as a teacher. Upon completion of Curriculum 5, application can be made for Teacher’s Diploma Fourth Grade (the first stage of teacher’s diploma), a Hand-carved Kanban/Name board, and Hand-carved Sekisatsu/Nameplate.

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Please note the application fee for the certificates is not included in the price and will be provided to you based on the fee at the time of completion. You do not need to apply for certificates at the completion, it is only if you would like to enjoy the benefits, such as becoming a registered teacher and part of the Sogetsu associations.

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