From Basin to Vase: A Five-Class Journey - Moribana and Nageire

A Five-Class Journey Through Moribana (flat vase) and Nageire (tall vase)


Valeria Brinkers
Valeria Brinkers
5.0 (32)
Instagram followers 9k followers

2 hours Location Koreatown Class size 1 to 15 guests   $450

Discover the quiet art of ikebana, the Japanese practice of flower arrangement that brings nature's beauty into harmony with daily life. In this five-class series, students will learn the foundational styles of the Sangetsu school, where arrangements are created to express the natural character of each branch and blossom. The first three classes explore moribana, the "piled up" style arranged in a shallow container using a kenzan to hold stems in place. Students will practice the basic upright and slanting forms, learning how line, balance, and open space give each arrangement its life.
The final two classes introduce nageire, the "thrown in" style arranged in a tall vase without a kenzan. Here students learn simple fixing techniques and discover how the natural curve of a branch can guide the entire composition.
This series is perfect for complete beginners as well as students who joined our previous three-class series. New students will build a solid foundation in moribana, while returning students will deepen their practice and take the next step into nageire, a style we have not yet explored together.

Upcoming dates for From Basin to Vase: A Five-Class Journey - Moribana and Nageire

Times are Los Angeles time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 6:20pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

3 upcoming dates between 30 Jan 2027 and 13 Mar 2027.

  • Sat, Jan 30 2027, 10:30am-12:30pm
  • Sat, Feb 6 2027, 10:30am-12:30pm
  • Sat, Mar 13 2027, 10:30am-12:30pm
What you'll get
a flat vase (suiban, a medium pin frog, a tal vase, a hand towel, a bowl to cut flowers and a bucket
Knowledge required
none
What to bring
Ikebana or gardening scissors
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or bachelorette party.

This experience would also be a creative gift for her, gift for mom, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

3068 San Marino Street, Los Angeles, CA

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Valeria Brinkers
Valeria Brinkers

5.0 (32)
Instagram followers 9k followers

Valeria Brinkers has been practicing Ikebana for over thirty-five years. She graduated from the Sangetsu School of Flower Arranging, Kado Sangetsu-Ryu as an instructor in June 1993. She is a senior master of Ikebana Sangetsu and former president of the Ikebana International Los Angeles. She is also the owner and coordinator of the Ikebana Lessons Shows “Joyful Flowers"
Her work has been featured in The Los Angeles Times, My Valley News, and Stu News Laguna. Through her passion and expertise, Valeria continues to inspire students and enthusiasts, helping them discover the harmony and mindfulness found in Ikebana.

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