How to Join - 1000 Ikebana

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Join the 1000 Ikebana Challenge

Step into a self-paced program unlike any other. Create 1,000 ikebana arrangements and watch your artistic practice transform from the inside out. This is one of the very few online courses that truly delivers real, personal change.

Why Join?

Self-paced, affordable training
Complete in under 3 years (1 work/day)
Supportive online community
Professional feedback through monthly Zoom sessions
Pathway to Hana Gyoja and Hana Ajari certifications

1000 Ikebana Challenge

For those aiming to obtain teaching qualifications or become professional ikebana artists, the first step is to create 1,000 ikebana arrangements.

This is a demanding training program unlike any other, but by creating one arrangement per day, you can complete the challenge in just under three years. Because the program is self-managed, it is more affordable than training within a traditional ikebana school.

Conditions

1. Training Duration

Set a goal to create one arrangement per day starting from the beginning of the program. Aim to complete the entire program within three years. However, you must finish the 1,000-work practice within ten years from the start. Throughout your training, strive to produce at least two works each week.

2. Participation in the Monthly Ikebana Challenge

You are required to participate in the Monthly Ikebana Challenge at least 6 times per year, specifically in January, March, May, July, September, and November.

Missing more than three consecutive months will be considered a withdrawal from the program, and you will be required to restart from the beginning. Please note that no refunds will be provided.

Why Regular Participation Matters

Monthly participation is highly encouraged.

While self-practice is essential, feedback from others helps you avoid stagnation and improve your skills more effectively. Participating in the Monthly Ikebana Challenge every two months offers valuable insights and reduces repeated mistakes, helping you progress confidently in your practice.

3. Program Intake

New intakes begin each January and July.

4. Recording Your Progress

Keep your own record of completed works. These records will be used for certificate assessment.

You may:

download and customise our sample tracking form,
keep your records in any format (including apps), or
post your works regularly on our Facebook page, “1000 Ikebana Challenge.”
(If you do this, you do not need to submit separate records.)

5. Type of Arrangements

You may create any style of arrangement.
A list of monthly themes is provided for your convenience.
Please also refer to our FAQ.

6. Registration Fee

Upon commencing the program, you must pay the registration fee covering six Monthly Ikebana Challenge sessions (January, March, May, July, September, and November).

If you wish to join additional sessions, book each session. Monthly participation is highly encouraged.

Fees (2026) – Monthly Ikebana Challenge

AUD $25 per session (book from Schedule page)
AUD $120 for 6 sessions (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, and Nov 26)
AUD $240 for 12 sessions (1 year package: Jan 26 to Dec 26)

A payment of AUD $120 is required in advance for the six sessions at the start of the program. Use a payment link at the end of this page.

Participants also have the option to join every monthly session throughout the year. A total payment of AUD $240 is required in advance for all 12 sessions at the start of the year. Please use the payment link provided at the end of this page.

Titles

Hana Gyoja Grade 1 – after completing 336 works
Hana Gyoja Grade 2 – after completing 672 works
Hana Ajari – after completing 1000 works + essay submission

Hana Ajari is an official Ikebana instructor qualification certified by the Ikebana Dojo.
By registering as a teacher, you may open classes (or conduct workshops) using the Ikebana Dojo curriculum and teach online.
You may also be considered for appointment as an Ikebana Dojo Headquarters Facilitator.

An additional certification fee applies. Digital certificates are available on request. A Hana Gyoja digital logo is also available for social-media use.

How to Participate

(1) Read the following:

About 1000 Ikebana Challenge
FAQ
Orientation to Zoom Ikebana Dojo
Ikebana: A Flower Arrangement in Search of Poetry (Garland Magazine #24, 2021)

(2) Submit a registration form.

(3) Application periods:

1–30 December for January intake
1–30 June for July intake

(4) Book Monthly Ikebana Challenge sessions.
Check the time and date of the session on our schedule page. Make a payment using a link at the end of this page or following links. The session fee is non-refundable.

AUD $120 for 6 sessions (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, and Nov 26)
AUD $240 for 12 sessions (1 year package: Jan 26 to Dec 26)

(5) Start making an arrangement on 1 Jan (or 1 July).

(6) Receive your Zoom meeting link about 1 week before the session.

(7) Book an Additional Session: If you choose a six session package, you can book an additional session through our schedule page. Once booked, you will receive your Zoom meeting link immediately. Bookings close once all slots are filled. If demand is high, additional sessions may be added.

(8) Submit a photo of your work to ikebana.dojo@gmail.com at least 48 hours before the Zoom session. You may have made a number of ikebana works by the first meeting. Send the photo of your latest work.

(9) Attend the Zoom session.
Enjoy constructive feedback in a friendly environment.
Each participant typically receives about four minutes.
To make the most of your time, prepare specific questions such as:
“Is my main branch too long?”

(10) Refine your work based on the facilitators’ feedback.

(11) Share a photo of your revised work on the 1000 Ikebana Challenge Facebook Page.
Your work may be featured on our website or the Ikebana Gallery Facebook page.
Please inform us if you prefer not to have your work published.
Certificates cannot be issued without the revised works.

The course content and information on this website are subject to change.

Contact: ikebana.dojo@gmail.com

「千日挿花行」

指導資格を目指す方は、まず生け花を１０００作品作ることです。他に類のない厳しい修行ですが、毎日１作品作ることで、３年弱でこの行を終えることができます。自己管理で進めていくプログラムですので、流派に属する場合と比べ経済的に、また、気楽に勉強を続けられます。

（１）開始にあたっては申込書を送付して下さい。

（２）開始と同時に１日１作の花いけを目指しましょう。３年の期限を延長せざるをえないこともあるでしょうが、開始してから最長１０年以内に行を終えて下さい（修行中は１週間に少なくとも２作品くらい作りましょう）。

（３）行に参加中は、「マンスリー生け花チャレンジ」に参加して下さい（１年に最低６回参加）。１、3、5、7、9、１１月参加を必須とします。３ヶ月間以上無参加の場合、行は脱退したものとします。再開の場合は、最初から始めることになります。もちろん、「マンスリー生け花チャレンジ」に年間毎月参加も歓迎です。

参加費用

AUD $120 for 6 sessions (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, and Nov 26)
AUD $240 for 12 sessions (1 year package: Jan 26 to Dec 26)

自分一人で作品を作り続けるのも結構ですが、自己満足から進歩が止まったり、同じ問題を繰り返すということがないようにするためには、他の方からのアドバイスが有益です。そのため３ヶ月に１回は「マンスリー生け花チャレンジ」に参加していただきたいのです。

（４）以下の認定証を生け花道場に申請できます。認定には手数料を申し受けます。

花行者Grade 1 （３３６作品制作）：生け花道場ファシリテーター２級