San Diego Chapter #119

IkebanaInternational

Ikebana International
San Diego Chapter #119

"Friendship through Flowers"
February 25, 2026
10 a.m.

Learn about card making in Programs & more....
Don't forget we have a raffle at the end of the meeting!
SAVE THE DATE
March 7 & 8, 2026
10:30 a.m.
March 21 & 22, 2026
58th Annual Spring Show
Hire an Ikebana Demonstrator
Are you hosting a birthday, anniversary, bridal shower, or just for fun event?

request to hire fillable form

Request to Hire PDF

Please return the completed PDF form to:
OUTREACH
Spreading the art of Japanese floral arrangement by attending these events throughout San Diego.
We look forward to seeing you!
Instructors for Hire
Request to hire an Ikebana Demonstrator
Please return the completed form to:
An Introduction to Ikebana
January 21, 2026
2025 "Festival of Trees"
2025 December at Balboa Park
It's an Annual Event
Akimatsuri
November 2025
Taste of Japan
September 27, 2025
Exhibitor Tips & Tricks
Guidelines for Members
Open Here
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
WATCH VIDEO HERE

2025 Tokonoma Video
San Diego Ikebana International
'Holiday Showcase"

Open Video
WATCH VIDEO HERE

2025 Teachers' Showcase
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?

Ikebana

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Ikebana International

San Diego Chapter #119

"Friendship through Flowers"

February 25, 2026

10 a.m.

Learn about card making in Programs & more....

Don't forget we have a raffle at the end of the meeting!

SAVE THE DATE

March 7 & 8, 2026

10:30 a.m.

March 21 & 22, 2026

58th Annual Spring Show

Hire an Ikebana Demonstrator

Are you hosting a birthday, anniversary, bridal shower, or just for fun event?

Please return the completed PDF form to:

OUTREACH

Spreading the art of Japanese floral arrangement by attending these events throughout San Diego.We look forward to seeing you!

Instructors for Hire

An Introduction to Ikebana

2025 "Festival of Trees"

Akimatsuri

Taste of Japan

Exhibitor Tips & Tricks

Guidelines for Members

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

2025 Tokonoma Video

San Diego Ikebana International

'Holiday Showcase"

2025 Teachers' Showcase

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

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?

Spreading the art of Japanese floral arrangement by attending these events throughout San Diego.
We look forward to seeing you!