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Masako Gibeault

Teaches at RESOBOX

Masako Gibeault was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan and started to study Ryusei-ha School of Ikebana when she was 18 year’s old. She received the Master Degree of Free Style when she was 24 year’s old.Ryusei-ha School had become independent from Ikenobo School, the oldest ikebana school, 130 year’s ago.It was founded by Yoshimura Kaun, and known as their traditional style, Rikka and Seika, later on they added modern free style of ikebana by his successor, Kakyu Yoshimura. Yoshimura Kasyu, the current headmaster, is the fourth generation ikebana master in the family.She was very active in participating at many ikebana exhibits in Japan.She moved into New York City in 1998, later she relocated to Vermont and lived there for 12 years. She taught Ikebana for Fine Art Class at Green Mountain College in Vermont in 2010. She held many ikebana workshops and exhibitions to the communities in Vermont for introducing as the Traditional Art of Japan. Currently she lives in NYC and a member of Ikebana International New York Chapter. She serves as one of the board members. Her arrangements have been seen at The Metropolitan Museum, Tenri Gallery, Ikebana International Flower Shows and other venues. She had Demonstration at The Metropolitan Museum March 25th 2015.

Reviews of Masako Gibeault

(100 Reviews)
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Sara W. on 1/23/2019
    Teacher does not speak English no one understand what she is saying
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Chumby M. on 7/1/2018
    It was good
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Irene S. on 6/10/2018
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Anonymous review on 5/21/2018
    This class lacked enthusiasm and the instructor talked quickly and didn't seem concerned with our experience. It would have been ok for $10.
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Kang P. on 5/14/2018
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by fabi b. on 5/12/2018
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Julie R. on 5/7/2018
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by fabio b. on 5/6/2018
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Anonymous review on 5/6/2018
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Anonymous review on 4/30/2018
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Sunidchada Plengsuntia . on 4/15/2018
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Hoa N. on 4/1/2018
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Ning Yi R. on 3/11/2018
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Anonymous review on 3/5/2018
    I would have liked some handouts to take home.
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Nithya T. on 3/4/2018
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Anonymous review on 3/4/2018
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Anonymous review on 3/4/2018
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by angela w. on 2/26/2018
    Hi Place was cozy Ms. Ikebana Gibault was nice. Thanks
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Anonymous review on 2/25/2018
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Stella R. on 2/12/2018
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Anonymous review on 2/12/2018
    instructor was hard to understand and not very engaging or clear w instructions.
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Anonymous review on 1/28/2018
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Mary A. on 1/23/2018
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Melissa Z. on 1/21/2018
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Anonymous review on 1/14/2018
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Megan L. on 1/14/2018
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Lily Y. on 12/16/2017
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Anonymous review on 12/10/2017
    Class started 15 minutes late, ended 30 mins early.
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Jasmina M. on 12/3/2017
    Very enjoyable and relaxing
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Syndi L. on 12/3/2017
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Anonymous review on 10/29/2017
    It was a bit difficult to understand the instructor but the students were able to interpret/translate the concepts. There are different levels of students there, making it an interesting class. As a first time beginner, there were only 3 of us and so instructions were pretty much one to one. It is an art to be appreciated and if interested, learned.
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by JOHN C. on 10/29/2017
    I felt rushed and the instructor spoke very poor English so it was difficult to understand.
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Nicole C. on 10/16/2017
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Anonymous review on 10/12/2017
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Ranjana K. on 10/8/2017
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Lissa D. on 9/7/2017
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Anonymous review on 8/16/2017
    The flowers were not fresh. They were use over in the class for a different design. I don't think appropriate flowers were used.
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Mary M. on 8/6/2017
    The instructor was very nice, and worked with me one-on-one. However this class was loosely structured and beginner level, it only skims the surface of ikebana. Although I did learn a few techniques like how to hold traditional clippers properly (different from western floral design) as well as the 3 main points/heights & angles related to the design principles. It seems the people who get the most out of this course return on a weekly basis to practice. I will be buying a book to learn further about the technique in more detail.
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Alice L. on 7/23/2017
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Anonymous review on 7/23/2017
    The class is advertised as 1.5 hours but only last an hour and really the teaching was only about 30 minutes.
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by May Y. on 7/23/2017
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Michelle W. on 6/25/2017
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Jonathan T. on 6/25/2017
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Anonymous review on 6/20/2017
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Michelle W. on 6/20/2017
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Jonathan T. on 6/18/2017
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Ian T. on 6/17/2017
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Michelle W. on 5/28/2017
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Anonymous review on 5/19/2017
    Students are expected to work independently and the teacher is not particularly attentive to more regular students. Still, it is a great deal for floral design practice and I continue to attend regularly.
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Maria B. on 4/30/2017
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Jayleen Z. on 4/10/2017
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Anonymous review on 4/5/2017
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Heather-Anne W. on 4/1/2017
    Disappointing as the bare twig was not inviting to work with as a beginner - would have preferred the cherry blossom which would have been more encouraging. Difficult to follow the instructress.
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Anonymous review on 3/12/2017
    Hard to understand instructor's English. Hidden cost of materials increased cost by almost 50%. Will not return
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Yang Y. on 3/12/2017
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Qing L. on 3/11/2017
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Qing L. on 3/11/2017
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Anonymous review on 3/5/2017
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Xu J. on 2/19/2017
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Anonymous review on 2/19/2017
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Anonymous review on 2/19/2017
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Anonymous review on 2/12/2017
    This class is a great intro to ikebana. Casual but fun, especially after a few classes (3 or 4), when you get to start having more freedom to be creative
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Anonymous review on 2/12/2017
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Qing L. on 2/5/2017
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Qing L. on 2/5/2017
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Anonymous review on 1/22/2017
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Anonymous review on 1/22/2017
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Alison C. on 12/18/2016
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Qing L. on 12/18/2016
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Qing L. on 12/18/2016
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Joy S. on 12/18/2016
    It was great learning something new to me!
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Amanda M. on 12/11/2016
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Qing L. on 11/21/2016
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Katherine C. on 11/21/2016
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Anonymous review on 11/13/2016
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement (Ikebana)-Beginner/Advanced

    Anonymous review on 11/6/2016
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement (Ikebana)-Beginner/Advanced

    Reviewed by Qing L. on 11/6/2016
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement (Ikebana)-Beginner/Advanced

    Anonymous review on 10/30/2016
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement (Ikebana)-Beginner/Advanced

    Anonymous review on 10/23/2016
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement (Ikebana)-Beginner/Advanced

    Reviewed by Qing L. on 10/3/2016
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by DEBORAH H. on 8/21/2016
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Rosina S. on 8/21/2016
    Looking forward to get to the advanced level!
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by DEBORAH H. on 8/7/2016
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Rosina S. on 8/7/2016
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Laura F. on 7/23/2016
    Loved the class.. The way the class was set up was very nice, the tables were set with the supplies and instructions so evreyone had room to work.. The instructor was so kind , patient and helpful. Very authentic, which was just what I was looking for.. I would like to continue to take more classes in this course. can anyone guide me to the next step?
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Anonymous review on 7/17/2016
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Anonymous review on 7/17/2016
    This review is for the Ikebana (flower arrangements) class on 7/16/16. I came here with a group of girlfriends because we thought a 1.5 hour class for $20 + $8 materials fee was a deal. Hmmmm.... Questionable. The instructor seemed knowledgeable, but couldn't speak English AT ALL. She couldn't answer any of our questions. We were basically stuck with a diagram with Japanese words spelled out in English. Well, good luck doing flower arrangements! That was the entire class. The instructor walked around trying to help people but to be honest I really didn't understand what we were doing. We simply cut the flowers and branches and did our best to follow the diagram. Thankfully my friends and I made the most out of it and took tons of selfies but we walked out of the class not learning anything new. We got to keep the flowers at least. Overall, it was a fun way to spend a morning, but I'm not sure that I would recommend the class to anyone. If you're in the area and want to check it out, go right ahead but please don't go out of your way for the class.
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Maria Beatriz D. on 7/11/2016
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Angelica H. on 6/23/2016
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Emma H. on 5/23/2016
    This was a great class with very personalized attention - as a novice, I got extra help, while the more advanced students could work on their own and get assistance when needed too. I learned a lot and had fun - would like to go back!
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Glenys c. on 4/10/2016
    I really like it and Learn the basic for IIkebana im very happy about this and i will see you soon for 2do class.
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Anonymous review on 3/23/2016
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Anonymous review on 3/6/2016
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Anonymous review on 2/21/2016
    Very friendly and knowledgeable teacher. What I really liked was that you do not have to worry about your your own level of knowledge. The teacher gives individual advise depending how often you have been there and how advanced you are. I will definately come back.
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Cindy Q. on 2/21/2016
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Anonymous review on 11/28/2015
    It was good experience and that place comportable. Teacher try for teaching well.
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Meredith K. on 10/4/2015
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Samantha T. on 9/27/2015
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Jacqueline F. on 9/21/2015
  • Japanese Flower Arrangement : Misho Ikebana

    Reviewed by Megan H. on 8/18/2015

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