Meet Our Founder

Leehong Chua

惠苑 | けいえん

Chief Floral Officer, Floral Horizon

Leehong Chua with large ikebana arrangement

Sogetsu School

Leehong Chua is a certified Sogetsu ikebana instructor and accomplished ceramic artist who brings together the ancient traditions of Japanese pottery and floral arrangement. Her work reflects a deep commitment to wabi-sabi aesthetics and mindful creation.

Professional Qualifications

Mar 2019

Ikebana, First Jonin Somu (Teacher's Course) certified by Sogetsu Foundation

Dec 2017

Certificate of Completion, Jiang Xi Province Pottery Research Facility

Jan 1983

Diploma in Graphic Design, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts

Awards & Recognition

Jul 2018

Recognition Award, 11th International Floral Designers Society of Singapore (FDSS) Cup Floral Designing Competition held at the Singapore Gardens Festival

Nov 2017

Merit, "Designing with Edibles" Competition Table Centerpiece Category

Nov 2017

Merit, "Designing with Edibles" Competition Hand Bouquet Category

Jul 2016

Recognition Award, 10th International FDSS Cup Floral Designing Competition held at the Singapore Gardens Festival

Jul 2014

Recognition Award, 9th International FDSS Cup Floral Designing Competition held at the Singapore Gardens Festival

Exhibitions

Singapore

Jul 2018

11th International FDSS Cup Floral Designing Competition

Jul 2017

Floral Designers Society of Singapore (FDSS) Dream Ball

Japan

Mar 2019

Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Sogetsu Foundation @ 日本橋髙島屋 (Nihonbashi Takashimiya, Tokyo)

Hong Kong

Apr 2018

14th Asian Regional Conference hosted by Ikebana International Hong Kong Chapter

Penang, Malaysia

Sep 2018

Penang Sogetsu Association 50th Anniversary Charity Dinner

Learn from a master artisan

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