Ikebana
International
Membership
Ikebana International San Diego Chapter #119
2025
Membership Benefits
Membership is open to anyone interested in the art of Ikebana and the ideals of Ikebana International,
regardless of their previous experience.
Multiple Ikebana Schools
Appreciation
Ikebana International is the only organization where you can learn about many different Ikebana schools.
Chapter Meetings
Monthly
Members get together at monthly meetings to see Ikebana demonstrations, hear lectures on related topics or participate in Ikebana workshops.
Transfer Membership
Worldwide
The membership is also transferable from one chapter to another at any time of the year upon presentation of a valid membership card.
Associate Membership
Join another Chapter
A member may belong to additional chapters at reduced rates upon proof of membership of their primary chapter.
Find a Teacher
Take Lessons
Members can obtain contact information of certified Ikebana teachers that belong to the chapter, as well as information of teachers that teach virtually from another chapter.
Teach New Students
Expand your Teaching
Teachers can gain students and be listed in the North and Central American Region’s website. Alternatively, teachers encourage their students to become members.
Ikebana International Magazine
Quarterly
A premier publication, issued three times a year, richly illustrated with color plates of Ikebana arrangements, articles on Ikebana or related arts, and in-depth Japanese cultural subjects.
Sakura News
Newsletters
Two quarterly newsletters from I.I. Headquarters that keep members informed of chapter activities around the world and at I.I. Headquarters.
Regional Conferences and World Conventions
Worldwide
Regional Conferences are held every 4 to 5 years in various regions throughout the world for the purpose of offering educational and cultural exchange opportunities to the members. The I.I. World Convention is held every five years in Japan.
Annual Spring Show
Exhibitions
By far one of the best benefits of your membership is having the opportunity to participate at all Chapter Shows and Exhibitions.
Discounts
Ways and Means
Another benefit of your membership is qualifying for a substantial discount at our Ways and Means merchandise table.
NCAR
Zoom Videos
Not only Zoom videos on Ikebana arranging but also more videos on Japanese Art and Culture in general.
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
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 given by each Teacher in different areas of San Diego.
Thank you.
Current Members
Rena
Asai
Joan
Azar
Baerbel Bollman
Associate Member
Akiko Bourland
Life Membership
Judi
Bowes
Honorary Member 2025-2026
Sharon Bristow
Penny Brown
Cris Bugarin
Yuriko Caldwell
Connie Cameron
Cecilia Carrick
Peggy
C.
Grace
Chao
Judy Cliffton
Winnie Davis
Sue
Elsayeh
Nakaba Emtesali
Jeff
Fine
Vivian
Fu
Patricia Ann Fuchs
Hiroko Fukuhara
Dorie Goldman
Mark
Gonzales
Cynthia Hanson
Beverly
Hashimoto
Associate Member
Joyce Hayashi
Julie
Hinze
Laura Hoffman
Inge Johansen
Cristine Jones
Dorothy
Jones
Janet
Judge
Joyce
Kao
Donna Kelley
Eileen Kelley
Marina Khudobina
Yuko
Kipnis
Momo
Kiyono
Sachiko Kohatsu
Rhana Kozak
Associate Member
Huimei Lai (Vernna)
Fontaine Laing
Susan Lennen
Sharon
Liu
Bobbi Marin
Alin
Maxon
Maureen McBreen
Noriko McDaniel
Joanne Meredith
Louise Merrithew
Ingrid
Mida
Carl F. Mitchell
Michelle
Mitchell
Rose Mizrahi
Jean
Morioka
Happy S. Moore
Pamela
Morton
Alja
Mrak-Tadel
Lourdes Navor
Pui Lan
Ng
Rose Phuc Pham
Nyugen
Anna
Noah
Helen O'Hara
Yumi Rakers
Mary Rawlings
Valli
Reed
Rumi
Rice
Ellen Sakagawa
Mika Sawada
Vina Saycocie
Betty Schenk
Carole Scott
Karen
Senn
Julie Y.
Shaffer
Kimi (Kika) Shibata
Associate Member
Cynthia Stribling
Jenny
Sun
Mitsuko Takeya
Philip
Truitt
Ginger Truschke
Lillian
Tu
Rose
Tyson
Kris
Vensand
Josephine Von Herzen
Yuki
Walsh
Shilin
Wang
Deborah Warriner
Joanne Watanabe
Jane
Wells
Donna West
Alice
Yano
Jackie Zhang
Elected Officers 2024-2026
Cecilia Carrick
President
Carole Scott
1st Vice President
Winnie Davis
2nd Vice President
Ginger Truschke
Treasurer
Sharon Bristow
Recording Secretary
Dorie Goldman Corresponding Secretary
Josephine Von Herzen
Membership
Valli Reed
Nominations Director
Patricia Ann Fuchs
Historian & Webmaster
Standing Committee Chairs 2024-26
Honorary Member
A Chapter Member is selected as Honorary Member for one year
due to their exceptional service to the Chapter
Judi Bowes
Honorary Member 2025-2026
Please send us this form so we may learn more about you in order to answer your questions whether they be about Membership or Ikebana classes.
Ohara by Sensei Jackie Zhang
