Ikebana Experiences
for Senior Living Communities
Meaningful for Residents.
Easy for Your Team.
Ikebana and Senior Well-Being: What Research Suggests
A 2025 pilot study in Melbourne, Australia explored Ikebana’s potential to support mindfulness and well-being among older adults.
After participating in an introductory Ikebana workshop, adults ages 60 to 90+ described relaxed concentration, enjoyment, creativity, self-expression, and connection through shared learning.
While the findings are preliminary, they highlight Ikebana’s potential as a meaningful and engaging activity for older adults.
We have two options.
Option A:
Hands-on Ikebana Workshops
A guided, hands-on Ikebana workshop designed to encourage creativity, observation, conversation, and connection. Mikoblooms handles the materials, instruction, setup, and cleanup.
Each participant creates and takes home their own Ikebana arrangement.
Option B:
Discover Ikebana
Sample arrangement created during a live demonstration.
A 50-minute interactive introduction to Ikebana.
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Live Ikebana demonstration
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Guided observation and conversation
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Opportunities for residents to share what they notice
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Suitable for larger groups
Residents watch an Ikebana arrangement come to life and share what they discover together.
Experience & Resident Response
The Village at Northridge
Participant comment:
"When are you coming back?"
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who can participate?
No prior Ikebana experience is needed. Participants should be able to use floral scissors safely with facility staff assistance when needed.
2. How many participants can join?
Option A: Hands-on workshops accommodate up to 14 participants, allowing each resident to receive individual guidance.
Option B: Discover Ikebana is suitable for larger groups.
3. What is included?
Mikoblooms provides all floral materials, tools, instruction, setup, and cleanup, arriving 90 minutes early to prepare.
4. Who leads the workshops?
Michiko Amiya is a certified Sogetsu Ikebana instructor with 13 years of practice and four years of teaching experience, including programs at CSULB's Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden and senior living communities across Greater Los Angeles.
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5. What does the community need to provide?
The facility will need to provide an indoor space with water access, tables, chairs, and suitable table coverings.
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6. How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on the program format, group size, and materials. Please contact us for a customized quote.