Teaching Approach
Rooted in the philosophy of Sogetsu Ikebana:
not a copy of nature, but a personal expression through it.
Lessons are designed to develop:
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clarity of structure
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sensitivity to materials
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confidence in personal expression
Suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners, the teaching balances discipline with creative freedom.
"Ikebana is not only something to learn, but something to live with."
About Hiroko Prado
Hiroko Prado is a Sydney-based ikebana artist and instructor with over 30 years of experience across Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia.
She holds the title of Sogetsu School First Grade Riji, the highest teaching qualification within the Sogetsu School of Ikebana, and serves as Director of Sogetsu Sydney/NSW and President of Ikebana International Sydney Chapter #36.
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Her work includes teaching, demonstrations, and workshops for major cultural institutions and international brands, including the Art Gallery of NSW, Museum of Contemporary Art Sydney, and Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, as well as collaborations with Christian Dior and Mercedes-Benz in Singapore.
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She has been commissioned for six consecutive years to create the welcome ikebana installation for the Emperor’s Birthday Reception at the official residence of the Consul-General of Japan in Sydney.
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In 2025, she was awarded the Norman & Mary Sparnon Endowment Scholarship, furthering her studies at the Sogetsu Headquarters in Tokyo, with a view to contributing to the future of ikebana education in Australia.
