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  • Membership

  • 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

    A member is welcome to visit other chapter programs while on their travels.

    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.

  • "Friendship through Flowers"

    Membership is open to anyone interested in the art of ikebana and the ideals of

    Ikebana International, regardless of their previous experience.

    If you have any questions, kindly email us at: sandiegoikebana@gmail.com

    Open Membership Form Here
    Inquiry Form
  • New Member Orientation

    Welcome 

    Ikebana International San Diego Chapter #119

    We are one of the 165 Chapters in the United States. At present we have 88 members. Worldwide we are over 6,000 members.

    Balboa Park Meetings

    The Casa del Prado Building, Room 101 

    (See map on Contact Us section)

    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 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 in our Contact Us Section. 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 and Instagram

    Visit our social media pages as ikebana arrangements are posted regularly, as well as in our "Gallery & more" section of the website.

     

    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 around different areas of San Diego. Thank you.
     
  • Current Members

    Joan Azar

    Baerbel Bollmann

    Akiko Bourland

    Judi Bowes

    Sharon Bristow

    Penny Brown

    Cris Bugarin

    Yuriko Caldwell

    Connie Cameron

    Christine Cannan

    (New Member)

    Cecilia Carrick

    Peggy C.

    Jean Chang

    Grace Chao

    Judith Cliffton

    Joe Cross

    Winnie Davis

    Beverly Elliott

    Sue Elsayeh

  • Jeff Fine

    Patricia Ann Fuchs

    Hiroko Fukuhara

    Thelma Gerome

    (New Member)

    Dorie Goldman

    Cherie Halladay

    Cynthia Hanson

    Joyce Hayashi

    Julie Hinze

    Susan Hoe

    Inge Johansen

    Janet Judge

    Joyce Kao

    Marina Khudobina

    Mariana Kirwan

    (New Member)

    Sachiko Kohatsu

    Rhana Kozak

    (New Member)

    Mary Krogh

  • Huimei Lai (Vernna)

    Fontaine Laing

    Susan Lennen

    Sharon Liu

    June Mason

    Bobbi Marin

    Alin Maxon

    (New Member)

    Mareen McBreen

    Noriko McDaniel

    Ellen B. Mendez

    (New Member)

    Joanne Meredith

    Louise Merrithew

    Carl F. Mitchell

    Rose Mizrahi

    Jean H. Morioka

    Alja Mrak-Tadel

    Lourdes Navor

    Pui Lan Ng

    Anna Noah

    Rose Phuc Pham

    Nyugen

    (Returning Member)

     

    Sadako Oehler

    Helen O'Hara

    Patricia O'Reilly

    NCAR Advocate

  • Yumi Rakers

    Mary Rawlings

    Valli Reed

    Eiko Reuer

    Rumi Rice

    Ellen Sakagawa

    Vina Saycocie

    (New Member)

    Betty Schenk

    Patricia Schneider

    Carole Scott

    Karen Senn

    Kimi (Kika) Shibata

    Associate

    Cynthia Stribling

    Hiroko Szechinski

    Mitsuko Takeya

    Ginger Truschke

    Lillian Tu

    Rose Tyson

    Josephine Von Herzen

    Huilin Wang

    (New Member)

    Yuki Walsh

    Deborah Warriner

    Joanne Watanabe

    Donna West

    Barbi Wild

    Kyoko Womer

    Alice Yano

    Jackie Zhang

  • Elected Officers 2022-2024

    Valli Reed

    President

    Jeff Fine

    1st Vice President

    Cecilia Carrick

    2nd Vice President

    Anna Noah

    Recording Secretary

    Ginger Truschke

    Treasurer

    Carole Scott

    Corresponding Secretary

    Judi Bowes

    Nominations Director

    Winnie Davis

    Membership Director

    Patricia Ann Fuchs

    Historian

  • Honorary Member

    A Chapter member is selected as Honorary Member for one year due to their exceptional service to the Chapter

  • Ginger Truschke

    Honorary Member 2022-2023

     
    Read more about Ginger
  • Sakura News

    Volume 67 Issue 1***November 2022

    Open Here

    Sakura News

    Volume 66 Issue 2***2022 Spring

    Open Here

    Sakura News

    Volume 66 Issue 1 *** 2021-2022

    Open Here

    Sakura News

    Volume 65 Issue 3 *** June 30, 2021

    Open Here

    Sakura News

    Volume 65 - Issue 2 ***  March 2021

    Open Here

    Sakura News

    Volume 65 - Issue 1 *** Nov. 10, 2020

    Open Here

    Sakura News

    Volume 66-Issue 3***June 2022

    Open Here
  • 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.

    Inquiry Form
    Fillable PDF Form
  • Or simply send us a message here.

    NOTE: If you are inquiring about Ikebana classes from our "Teachers & Schools" menu

    please include your class availability (weekdays/weekends), area of residence,

    and any experience you may have.

    We would love to hear from you!

    Send Message
  • Ohara by Sensei Jackie Zhang

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