Setsuko Yanagisawa of Yuga Floral Design

Setsuko was born in Japan.  She has studied floral designs in Japan, Europe and Australia.

Setsuko settled in Sydney where has established her floral design company, Yuga Floral Design at 172 St. Johns Road, Glebe.

Setsuko’s aesthetic senses and palette have been profoundly influenced by the rich textures and colours of Australian topography and nature.

She and her staff are dedicated to the values of harmony and perfection associated with nature. Setsuko’s work expresses a contemporary marriage between the exquisitely refined traditions of Japanese floral art and the vibrant textures and colours of Australia.

She has had the following creative floral exhibitions in Australia:

• Theme of “Japanese Four Seasons” for the Art of Flowers by historic Houses Trust: Government House in Sydney in October 2005

• Theme” Beauty of Australia & Japan”2nd prize of in the floral Display of the ABC Gardening Expo 2006

• Floral exhibition 15-19 October 2008 at Atrium Ground Level of Customs House Theme “Encounters through Flowers” Hana(flower) Installation,

• October 2009 Floral Exhibition “Wa Modern” Japanese Aesthetic in Australia, appreciation of Imperfect Beauty: 9th-15th October 2010 at Japan Foundation Gallery.

Setsuko's Floral Design School

Setsuko has established her own floral design school with a focus on teaching floral arts with a personal touch and developing techniques in a small class (up to 10 people in a class).

The Yuga Floral Design School offers a variety of courses from beginner level to more experienced students and professionals.

You can have the opportunity to develop techniques and create designs with your personal touch. Students can learn both European and Modern Japanese designs, ‘simplicity’ influenced by traditional Ikebana arrangements.

“It is my intention to bring happiness into people's lives through the creative artwork of flower arrangements. Yuga floral design was founded for those who love flowers, want to be creative, professional and heal the soul with flowers... Bring out your hidden talent. “

Setsuko Yanagisawa