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Sogetsu School of Ikebana
Sogetsu Ikebana was founded in 1927 by Sofu Teshigahara who concluded that ikebana is a creative art that can take many forms and expressions. His basic premise is that “anyone can enjoy Sogetsu Ikebana
anytime, anywhere, using any material”. Sogetsu Ikebana is appropriate in any room of one’s home, in public spaces such as hotel lobbies, banquet rooms, department stores or out of door locations. Suitable for both Japanese and Western environments, it is one of the most contemporary ikebana schools of design.
Akane Teshigahara is the current and Fourth Iemoto (or headmaster), grand-daughter of Sofu Teshigahara, niece of Kasumi Teshigahara (2nd Iemoto) and daughter of Hiroshi Teshigahara (3rd Iemoto).
There are forty-seven local branches in Japan (one for each prefecture and three in Tokyo) as well as some hundred branches overseas. These local branches hold exhibitions, workshops and demonstrations. You can continue your studies anywhere in the world since local branches will introduce you to teachers in your area.
The Sogetsu San Diego Branch had it’s actual beginning when Mrs. Sumiko Lahey started her class in 1969 and held her first flower arrangement exhibition in 1978. In 1985 she was authorized by headquarters to form a Study Group and celebrated the occasion with an exhibition. In 1990, the Sogetsu San Diego Branch was established and in the autumn of that year, Mrs. Lahey was appointed as it’s First Founding Director. In 1996, Mrs. Barbara E. Church succeeded Mrs. Lahey as Director and in the year 2000, Mr. Ronald Searfoss succeeded Mrs. Church. The current Director, Mrs. Hiroko Szechinski, was elected in 2001 and celebrated with an exhibition at that time.
Calendar of events for 2012
Keiri Study Group of Sogetsu School Ikebana Show on April 14 (Sat), 15 (Sun), 2012
at San
Diego Botanic Gardens, Encinitas (use to called Quail Botanical Gardens).
Sogetsu San Diego Branch:
For current workshop dates, please call Hiroko Szechinski at (619) 341-2991
Contact:
Sogetsu San Diego Branch: Hiroko Szechinski, Director
Tel: (619) 341-2991
Sogetsu Shoka kai: Shoka Narimatsu, Kika Shibata and Hiroko Szechinski
Tel: (619) 341-2991
E-mail: hirokoszechinski@yahoo.co.jp
Keiri Study Group: Rumi Rice
Tel: (760) 729-1554
Headquarters:
www.sogetsu.or.jp/english
Teaching Schedule
Sumiko Lahey, Komon Degree
Tel: (619) 429-6198
Lessons:For information, please call.
Hiroko Fukuhara, Komon Degree
Tel: (858) 673-3635
Lessons: 2nd Saturday, 10am-12 Noon, in Rancho Bernardo home.
Call for information.
Rumi Rice, Komon Degree
Tel: (760) 729-1554
Lessons:
Fridays, Saturdays 10:30am - 12:30pm in Carlsbad home.
Call for information.
Keiri Study Group of Sogetsu School will have Ikebana Show at San Diego Botanic Gardens, Encinitas (use to called Quail Botanical Gardens) on April 14 (Sat), 15 (Sun), 2012.
Yumi Rakers, Somu Degree
Tel: (858) 679-0223
Lessons: Group and private lessons available, please call for information.
Group lessons available at S.D. Japanese Friendship Garden, Balboa Park, Tuesdays 9:30am-11:30pm, call JFG for information: 619-232-2721.
Hiroko Szechinski, Komon Degree
Tel: (858) 571-6137
Lessons:
Fridays 10am-12 Noon.
Call for information.
Sogetsu Shoka kai:
Classes given by Shoka Narimatsu and Kika Shibata every other month in Room 104 Casa Del Prado, Balboa Park. Call Hiroko Szechinski for information. (See above)