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Art Alive 2023 San Diego
Program Calendar
All meetings are scheduled for 10 a.m. unless indicated otherwise
All Meetings are Open to the Public
2024 General Meetings
2024 Programs
January 24, 2024
Public Invited
Yumi Rakers holds the title of Jonin Somu of the Sogetsu School of Ikebana and is the Director of the Sogetsu San Diego Branch.
Chuck McClung will give us tips to help your orchids rebloom. Don't miss it!
https://howorchidsrebloom.com/
A Raffle will be held at the end of the meeting.
February 28, 2024
Free Admission
Jackie Zhang, Ohara First Master Instructor and founder of the San Diego Sakura Chapter will educate and entertain with a demonstration.
A Raffle will be held at the end of the meeting.
Guest Speaker
Florizel Yasuhara (Soryu 宗留)
Florizel has been studying Chado, the Japanese Way of Tea, now for 25 years.
She is a San Diego native but was first introduced to Tea during her college years in Northern California.
Shortly after graduating, she received a one-year scholarship for intensive and
immersive study of Chado in Kyoto, Japan, under the instruction of the 15th
Generation Urasenke Grand Tea Master.She also received an Associate’s Degree
in Japanese.Since returning from Kyoto, Florizel has been sharing her knowledge of Chado at the Japanese Friendship Garden Museum in Balboa Park and in private lessons at her home.
Her mission is to carry on the Grandmaster’s motto of
"Peacefulness Through a Bowl of Tea",
which today is needed more than ever.
You're Invited
56th Annual Spring Exhibition
March 16 & 17, 2024
- View a room full of Ikebana Arrangements
- Daily Demonstrations
- Ikebana-related items for Sale (New & Used)
FREE ADMISSION
April 24, 2024
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Demonstration by
Akiko Bourland, Ohara Grand Master
This is always a special event because, as most of you know, Mrs. Bourland founded the San Diego Ohara Chapter in SD in 1973 and is well known both here and in Japan.
Mrs Bourland's demonstration will be followed by
Ms. Yuko Niwa.
Ms. Yuko Niwa
Mrs Bourland's demonstration will be followed by Ms. Yuko Niwa, owner of Kimono Dressing and Rental in San Diego.
Ms. Niwa, a kimono dresser, and her friends are committed to teaching us the Art of Kimono Dressing.
Journey into the heart of Japanese aesthetics at our upcoming Ikebana club meeting!
The San Diego Kimono Club invites you to immerse yourself in the transformative experience of a kimono-dressing demonstration and an enchanting exploration of its captivating history. Feel the luxurious fabric beneath your fingertips, witness the artistry of donning a kimono firsthand, and absorb the tales woven into each intricate fold. Engage all your senses as you discover the cultural tapestry of Japan, from the touch of silk to the fragrant whispers of tradition. This isn't just an event; it's an odyssey through time and style, a living encounter with the essence of Japanese heritage. Join us for an event where the past, present, and future converge in a harmonious celebration of beauty and cultural resonance.
We look forward to seeing you!
Chris Gilpin
Designer and Director, Umeboshi Studios,
All about KINTSUGI
"The Japanese art of repairing broken pottery"
Ms. Gilpin is the visionary founder and Director of @umeboshi.studios, a human-centered design firm specializing in curating authentic Japanese cultural experiences. Christine's transformation journey began during her 9 years living in Aomori, Japan.
May 22, 2024
Demonstration by
Sachiko Kohatsu
and Guest Speaker
Chris Gilpin
Guest Speaker:
MEMBERS ONLY ANNUAL LUNCHEON
Let's welcome our newly elected officers! Please join us in congratulating each one on their new roles. We're excited to work together and achieve great things for our chapter. Let's warmly welcome them and support them as they lead our chapter into the future in their two-year commitment.
No General Meeting this month!
Art Alive 2024
April 25-28, 2024
The San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park
Art Alive 2024 celebrates the art of India and will feature a special installation from the Museum’s renowned Edwin Binney 3rd Collection of South Asian paintings.
The rotunda is created by Meghaa Modi, India's premier concept and event designer.
Look for arrangements created by our Chapter Members.
Join us at the next General Meeting
Public Invited
MEETINGS
General Meetings for 2023 & 2024
Room 101, Casa del Prado,
Balboa Park San Diego CA.
Meetings start promptly at 10 a.m.
Sept. 27, 2023, Annual Teachers' Showcase
Oct. 25, 2023
Nov. 15, 2023
Dec. 20, 2023, Holiday Showcase
Jan. 24, 2024
Feb. 28, 2024
March 16 & 17, 2024 Spring Show Exhibition
April 24, 2024
May 22, 2024
June 26, 2024, Annual Luncheon (NO GENERAL MEETING)
Board Members Only Meetings
ONLY ON ZOOM
Meetings begin at 10 a.m.
CONFERENCES
19th North & Central American Regional (NCAR) Conference
Hosted by Philadelphia Chapter
October 13-17, 2024
13th I.I. World Convention
"Succeed and Continue"
Kyoto International Conference Center
Kyoto, Japan
April 25-28, 2025
Past Events
About Us
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