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Ikebana International
San Diego Chapter #119
"Friendship through Flowers"
June, July, and August 2026
We are do not hold meetings during June, July, and August.
We invite you to our September 23rd, 2026
General Meeting featuring our
59th Teachers Showcase. Starting promptly at 10 a.m.
Please join us!
All meetings are Free and Open to the Public.

New Member Orientation

Ikebana International San Diego Chapter #119
We are one of the 165 Chapters in the United States. At present we have 96 members. Worldwide we are over 6,000 members.

Balboa Park Meetings
The Casa Del Prado Building, Room 101
(See map on "Contact Us" page)
We meet every fourth Wednesday promptly starting at 10 a.m.
except November & December when we meet one week earlier to accommodate the holidays.
We never meet in July & August.

Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
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- Casa Del Prado in the red circle
- Blue arrows indicate the closest parking
- Handicapped parking available
- Restrooms are located in the courtyard at Casa del Prado Building

Room 101, Casa Del Prado
We are lucky to have Room 101 for our meetings which start promptly at 10 a.m.
We kindly encourage volunteers to help with set-up (as of 8 a.m.), break-down, and clean-up (usually around 12:30 p.m.)
If we all work together no job is too much for anyone.

Let's Volunteer: Easy jobs
We have small jobs that anyone can do, no matter if you are a new member that is one way to make friends and get involved with the chapter.
Easy jobs: Raffles, Snack table, Tea service

Hospitality Guidelines

Our Website
Please take some time to peruse our extensive Website. It will answer many of your questions. It will provide information you didn't think to ask about. And if you still have questions, please submit a message on our "Contact Us" page. Or just ask at one of our meetings. You will find our members to be more than happy to answer or help in any way.

Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube
Visit our social media pages located under "Contact Us"

Ikebana Teachers & Classes
Please visit our "Teachers & Schools" section. All Teachers are listed with their email addresses. Not sure if they are in your area, just send us a message under Contact Us or ask during one of our meetings.
NOTE: Ikebana International does not offer classes. They are held by each Teacher in different areas of San Diego.
Thank you.
Tokonoma Arrangements
at the Exhibit Hall
Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum
San Diego
What is a Tokonoma?
Tokonoma is a uniquely Japanese architectural feature
that provides a designated space for displaying art.
This aesthetic focal point of the home may include an Ikebana arrangement,
a landscape scroll, bonsai, or other objects of beauty
that together express a three-dimensional story of harmony and transience.
The overall result is an uncluttered sense of upliftment and
seasonal connection to nature.

Welcome to our Tokonoma
This slideshow features
Tokonoma arrangements created by our chapter member volunteers
displayed at the
Exhibit Hall
Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum
in Balboa Park, San Diego














Request to Book an Ikebana Event

We welcome your interest in booking an event for an upcoming birthday party,
bridal shower, or just learn something new with friends.
We will contact you upon receipt of this form. Thank you.
FAQs
Ikebana & Our Chapter
Have a Question We Didn't Cover?
We've gathered answers to some of the most common questions about ikebana
and our San Diego Chapter - but every flower is unique, and so are your questions!
If you don't see what you're looking for,
feel free to contact us and we'll be happy to help
sandiegoikebana@gmail.com
Thank you
What is Ikebana?
What is Ikebana International?
What is the San Diego Chapter?
Do I need to be Japanese or speak Japanese to join?
Where do meetings take place?
I have no Ikebana experience. How will I know what school to study?
I would like to learn more about Ikebana, may I visit a meeting to find out more?
How often do you meet?
Can I visit before becoming a member?
What is a mid-year "Starter Membership"?
How do I become a member?
What styles or schools of Ikebana are represented in San Diego?
How do I choose which school of Ikebana to study?
Do you offer classes?
Where can I take ikebana classes?
I am not free during the week to attend your meetings. Is there another way of learning Ikebana?
Do I need special tools or containers?
What are the benefits of studying Ikebana?
How do I find a Demonstrator for my club meeting or company event?
How can I make a Donation?


About Us
Our Mission is to promote friendship through Japanese Ikebana and Related Arts
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Webmaster: Patricia Ann Fuchs




























