Parnell Community Centre

2026 Term 1 Floristry: Taste of Ikebana (Sogetsu)

Parnell, Auckland

Mon, 2 Mar 2026 to Mon, 30 Mar 2026

10:00am - 12:00pm

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Parnell Community Centre | 545 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland

$170.00 for 5 sessions | 10 places remaining

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Learn the power of flowers with this course on the basics of Ikebana in Sogetsu style. Start your week with flowers and enjoy the creative world of Ikebana.

Our 'Sogetsu Ikebana', Introduction to Japanese style flower arrangement is a fabulously fun hands-on class.

Each class includes a demonstration of various arrangements, followed by student practice time. Beginners are welcome.

Students to bring their own materials from the list provided. Containers and tools leased by tutor, if you cannot find one.

*Numbers are limited.

Weekly day and time: Mondays, 10am-12pm
Start date: 2nd March 2026
Course length: 5 weeks
Cost: $170 (includes $20 for Week 1 class materials.)

Tutor: Tomoko Hirano

Tomoko has more than 35 years of floristry experience, including running her own floristry business, HanaClub NZ. Tomoko has gained a 1st grade teaching qualification for Ikebana (Japanese floral arranging) from the Sogetsu School.

Students completing Tomoko's course will learn basic floral arts and crafts skills, develop creative ideas using flowers and learn cross culture floral arts.

About Our Classes:

The Village Square Trust runs an exciting programme of Community Classes and Activities at Parnell Community Centre. Our Term 3 programme runs from July to September, 2023.

Learn a Language

Start as a beginner or join us to improve your grammar and conversation! We offer multi-level language classes in French, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Japanese and Te Reo.

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Our Healthy Body & Mind Classes are among the most popular held at Parnell Community Centre. Classes in Hatha Yoga, Tai Chi & Move and Meditate and The Art of Dance are all strength and balance classes approved by ACC's Live Stronger for Longer programme. Along with our Pilates classes, they're great for all ages and can help +65 year olds stay stronger for longer and prevent falls.

Get creative

Discover a hidden talent as you learn or build on your skills from our classes in drawing, painting, embroidery, artistry of flowers, writing, and dance.

Be sociable and join in activities at Parnell Community Centre

Join in one of our fun social groups. One $15 annual fee covers your membership for all social activities, then pay a small fee ($3-$8) per session, which includes tea, coffee and biscuits.

For further details about our community classes and activities, see our website at https://villagesquare.org.nz/classes or contact Abigail on 09 555 5164

Most classes and activities are held in the Parnell Community Centre (Jubilee Building) at 545 Parnell Road. You’ll find details of all our classes in the digital flyer linked below or at https://villagesquare.org.nz/classes

Parnell Community Centre | 545 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland

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Secateurs, kenzan, ceramic vases.

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This activity runs on these dates and times:

March 2026
Monday, 2 March 2026 (10:00am to 12:00pm) Monday, 9 March 2026 (10:00am to 12:00pm) Monday, 16 March 2026 (10:00am to 12:00pm) Monday, 23 March 2026 (10:00am to 12:00pm) Monday, 30 March 2026 (10:00am to 12:00pm)

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You must enrol and pay for your class before it begins. (Tutors cannot accept enrolments or payments.)
Our class and activity fees include GST.
A 10% discount applies for senior citizens (65+) and people with a Community Services Card.
No discounts for casual attendance activities or annual membership fees.
Please note, if you choose to pay by credit card, a credit card transaction fee will be added to your total.
Material costs are not included, unless otherwise stated.
Children enrolled in classes and activities under the age of 16 years old must have a parent or guardian onsite.

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We will contact you to confirm your enrolment and any requirements 3-5 days prior to commencement.

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A $10 fee is charged for each transfer between courses, before the activity commences.

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You will get a 100% credit on your account if we cancel the class or activity.
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2026 Term 1 Floristry: Taste of Ikebana (Sogetsu)

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