FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: How can I decide which course to undertake?
Firstly, you need to determine the purpose and motive for which you want to enrol in the flower arrangement class. Are you doing the course because you want to be able to do some flowers at home for a party or a social gathering? Do you want to do the course because you want to become a professional florist or enter the field of floral design? Do you want an introduction to the world of flowers so you can decide whether this field is for you? Or do you want to improve your aesthetics and get a sense of therapeutic calmness from doing the course? Knowing the motive behind doing the course will make the decision-making process much easier.
Q: How can I decide whether the Ohara Ikebana Course is for me?
The Ohara Ikebana course is an extremely niche course that teaches you the Japanese art of flower arranging. This is a long-term course, and it comes with various levels. The first level is the Ohara Ikebana Introductory Course. By taking this course, you can fine-tune your design sense and aesthetics, which can then be applied to your field. This course requires patience, which needs to be cultivated over a period of time. If you wish to do the entire Ohara Ikebana course, you've got to first complete the introductory course, after which you can do the rest of the levels. You can also apply for a certification from the Ohara School of Ikebana, Japan, at a nominal charge. If you are a lover of ikebana and fine art, then this is the course for you.
Q: Do you have classes on weekends?
If you are based in Bangalore, you can do your Ohara ikebana arrangement class every Saturday between 11 am to 5 pm. If you are doing an online course, you can do your classes every Saturday as well between 11 am to 5 pm.
Q: Where are you located?
Our studio is in Indiranagar, Bangalore. We conduct regular online classes as well.
Q: Can I do this course online?
Yes, you can do the Ohara Ikebana Course online.
Q: How are the online classes conducted for the Ohara ikebana course?
The Ohara Ikebana course online is conducted in an extremely interactive manner. We conduct every class for 1.5 hours each, where we first take the students through the theoretical aspect of the Ohara ikebana class, followed by a demonstration on how to do the arrangement. The student then does the ikebana arrangement on his own. We guide the student all along and correct any errors or mistakes which we can see the student making over video. The student can ask questions and doubts throughout the Ohara ikebana class and have any of his/her queries resolved. We encourage our students to share the pictures of their completed works along with any practice arrangements which they do during the course period. We provide the students with reviews from time to time so they can better their flower arrangements.
Q: Do you provide materials for online classes?
The online Ohara Ikebana course is without supplies. We will share a list of materials needed for the Ohara Ikebana arrangements 5 days before the class. You will have to arrange the materials yourself from the list. The materials can be found online or at a flower shop or flower market near you.
Q: When are the online classes conducted?
The Ohara ikebana course online is conducted every Wednesday and Friday from 11.30 am to 1.00 pm. In case these times do not suit you, please reach out to us at 9844171274 or email us at team@meghaamodi.com.
Q: How can I do the Ohara Ikebana courses if I want to do it offline and I am not based in Bangalore?
For offline outstation students, we conduct classes on 2 days every month. You can come for the Ohara Ikebana Introductory course in Bangalore for 2 days to do the course. We keep updating our website and social media handles for the batch dates and timings. You can also reach out to us at 9844171274 or email us at team@meghaamodi.com for our next batch details. For other levels, you will be updated as and when we plan the batches.
Q: When can I do the Ohara Ikebana courses offline if I am based in Bangalore?
For students who are from Bangalore, we conduct classes every Wednesday and Friday from 11.30 am. In case these days do not suit you, you can reach out to us at 9844171274 or email us at team@meghaamodi.com.
Q: How many classes are included in this course?
The total number of classes depends on which level in the course you are at. For example, the Introductory Course in our Ohara Ikebana course consists of a total of 8 classes of 1.5 hours each. The classes vary as per levels.
Q: Do we get a certificate of completion after doing the Ohara Ikebana course?
You get a certificate from Meghaa Modi Design School for all the levels. You can apply to get a certificate from The Ohara School of Ikebana, /Japan from the Beginner’s level for a nominal fee.
Q: What will I gain after completing this course?
After completing the Ohara Ikebana course, you'll have an increased sense of design and aesthetics. The principles learned can be applied to other professions like interior design, landscape art, event design, etc.
