2007 Best Ikebana Exhibitor : Martine Ramadan at International Orchid Show Rockefeller Center

Ikebana Flowers NY School Junko Miura teaches Ikebana, European and East-West Fusion floral arrangement. Junko Miura's award-winning Ikebana creations make her one of New York's most acclaimed Ikebana artists and sought-after floral designers. A second-generation master in Ikenobo - Seigatsuha, the school honored Miura's artistry in 1972 by awarding her the exclusive honorific title, Shojun. She teaches classes at her Soho studio, and from time to time gives classes at the New York Botanical Garden and the New York Flower School by Michael George. Over the past seven years, her students have won awards at New York's International Orchid Show for Best Ikebana, Best Artistic and Best Display.

Technical Courses and Advance Master Courses

Introduction to Ikebana Length of course Single lesson - 3 hours Begin to explore the basic concepts of Ikebana flower arrangements. Explore the history of this honored tradition, its conceptual foundation, and its unique aesthetic approach. Learn how to compose arrangements expressing balance, depth, and linear perfection. Basics of Ikebana - Moribana Style Length of course 5 sessions - 2 hours ea. Lessons explore a main style of Ikebana know as Moribana. The literal meaning of this word is "piled-up flowers" the vase is always wide and shallow holding a harmonious combination of branches and flowers. This course teaches the foundation for the simplicity and beauty of Ikebana. Basics of Ikebana - Negeire Style Length of course 5 sessions - 2 hours ea. Negeire Ikebana creations are characterized for their simplicity. The vase is tall and narrow mouthed. Inventive simple devices are made from the flowers themselves to give form and grace to the arrangement. You will find Negeire techniques your most useful tip in any flower arranging.

East-West Fusion Length of course 5 sessions - 2 hours ea. Learn how to apply the concepts of Ikebana combine with Western arrangement to the space and energy of New York spaces, light and life. This very creative course will challenge your to think of your surroundings in a very different way. Center Pieces & Table Arrangements Ikebana Style Length of course 5 sessions - 2 hours ea. Introduce harmony and beauty in your home while entertaining. Through these lessons you will explore the many uses of ikebana. Use your creative side to make your special events a reflection of your unique style. **MASTER COURSE** Length of course 75 sessions - 2 hours ea. The most intensive course. This course covers Basic Ikebana, Basic European Arrangement, East-West Fusion, Wedding Design, Grand Scale Design. Junko Miura teaching at JUNKO's studio, NY Botanical Garden, Flower School NY

TRIAL LESSON single lesson/month - $ 55 This program is designed to give you the first step experience before take courses. Welcome fresh students! - Upcoming Lessons - Floral Color Therapy 5 sessions The subtle colors of flower are renowned for efficacy therapy. Students choose a color of flower at the flower market which may works subconscious desire. Bring well balance & harmonize - Your mind and sole are healed through nature color and perfume. IKEBANA with Parent-Child (over 3 years old) 5 sessions This lessons are parent-and-child play class with flowers. Enrichment program for kids and deepen the bond between parent and child through Japanese Ikebana Intensive Courses to Master For abroad students or professional designer's program For more information or registration, please contact Junko 212-255-9769 or Email at junkom@verizon.net

2007 Best Ikebana

Exhibitor : Martine Ramadan

2004 Best Ikebana

Exhibitor : Junko Miura

2006 Best Ikebana

Exhibitor : Erisa Harr
with Junko Miura

2003 Best Ikebana

Exhibitor : Yoshimi Otsuka

2005 Best Ikebana

Exhibitor : Maria L. Vidigal

2001 Best Ikebana &
Best Display

Exhibitor : Junko Miura