Jekyll2024-03-12T10:42:34-07:00http://localhost:1097/feed.xmlSan Diego Sogetsu BranchAn amazing website.{"name"=>nil, "avatar"=>"/assets/images/sogetsu_logo.gif", "bio"=>"A community of Sogetsu ikebana teachers and students in the city of San Diego", "location"=>"San Diego, CA", "links"=>[{"label"=>"Email Branch Director", "icon"=>"fas fa-fw fa-envelope-square", "url"=>"mailto:yusorake@cox.net"}, {"label"=>"Sogetsu Head Quoters Tokyo", "icon"=>nil, "url"=>"https://www.sogetsu.or.jp/e/"}, {"label"=>"Sogetsu San Diego Facebook", "icon"=>"fab fa-fw fa-facebook-square", "url"=>"https://www.facebook.com/San-Diego-Sogetsu-Branch-344288183282477"}, {"label"=>"Shoka Kai (Ms. Kika Shibata) classes", "icon"=>nil, "url"=>"/kika/"}]}Composition of surfaces made by the massing of the lines2024-03-11T00:00:00-07:002024-03-11T00:00:00-07:00http://localhost:1097/yuline-surface<p>Casa Del Prado, Room 104, morning 10 am. Thursday, April 4th.</p>
<p>Theme: Composition of surfaces made by the massing of the lines, Text book 3-15 P42, 43
Materials: Provided by Sogetsu San Diego branch
Fees: $10 for member, $15 for non-member
Container: Bring own vase either Moribana, Nageire or contemporary vase, bring Kenza if needed. Bring tools such as wire, staple, tapes, e.t.c.</p>
<p>Bring foods to share with others.
After workshop, will have a short meeting.</p>
<p>Please let us know either you will attend or not by March 24th since we provide materials.
Hope to see you there. If you have any questions, please let me know it.</p>
<p>Mark your calendar for this year’s rest of workshop; 6/20, 8/8 and 10/17.</p>{"name"=>nil, "avatar"=>"/assets/images/sogetsu_logo.gif", "bio"=>"A community of Sogetsu ikebana teachers and students in the city of San Diego", "location"=>"San Diego, CA", "links"=>[{"label"=>"Email Branch Director", "icon"=>"fas fa-fw fa-envelope-square", "url"=>"mailto:yusorake@cox.net"}, {"label"=>"Sogetsu Head Quoters Tokyo", "icon"=>nil, "url"=>"https://www.sogetsu.or.jp/e/"}, {"label"=>"Sogetsu San Diego Facebook", "icon"=>"fab fa-fw fa-facebook-square", "url"=>"https://www.facebook.com/San-Diego-Sogetsu-Branch-344288183282477"}, {"label"=>"Shoka Kai (Ms. Kika Shibata) classes", "icon"=>nil, "url"=>"/kika/"}]}Casa Del Prado, Room 104, morning 10 am. Thursday, April 4th.Sogetsu San Diego Branch Exhibition @ Balboa Park2024-02-15T00:00:00-08:002024-02-15T00:00:00-08:00http://localhost:1097/flower-show-2023<p>Please check details in the flier below.</p>
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<h1 id="arrangements">Arrangements:</h1>
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<p>Theme: Emphasizing line, either straight, curved or mixed of both lines. Please remember, this theme can be applied with so many other themes. Please check book 3,4 and 5.
Materials: Provide by Sogetsu SD Branch</p>
<p>Fee: $10 for members, $15 for non-member</p>
<p>Container: Any kind of vase</p>
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<h1 id="arrangements">Arrangements:</h1>
<p><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/XPzPhDc66BqHearN8">Google Photo Album</a></p>{"name"=>nil, "avatar"=>"/assets/images/sogetsu_logo.gif", "bio"=>"A community of Sogetsu ikebana teachers and students in the city of San Diego", "location"=>"San Diego, CA", "links"=>[{"label"=>"Email Branch Director", "icon"=>"fas fa-fw fa-envelope-square", "url"=>"mailto:yusorake@cox.net"}, {"label"=>"Sogetsu Head Quoters Tokyo", "icon"=>nil, "url"=>"https://www.sogetsu.or.jp/e/"}, {"label"=>"Sogetsu San Diego Facebook", "icon"=>"fab fa-fw fa-facebook-square", "url"=>"https://www.facebook.com/San-Diego-Sogetsu-Branch-344288183282477"}, {"label"=>"Shoka Kai (Ms. Kika Shibata) classes", "icon"=>nil, "url"=>"/kika/"}]}Casa Del Prado, Room 104, morning 10 am. Thursday, Febrary 15th.Demonstration by master teacher Ms.Kato from Tokyo headquarter in LA Branch, April 2nd.2023-04-02T00:00:00-07:002023-04-02T00:00:00-07:00http://localhost:1097/lab<figure class=" ">
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<h1 id="theme">Theme</h1>
<p>Using unconvetional material. Details to be announced.</p>
<h1 id="fees">Fees</h1>
<p>Member $10, Guest $15</p>
<h1 id="other">Other</h1>
<p>Bring food to share after the workshop’s potluck.</p>
<h1 id="arrangements">Arrangements</h1>
<p><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/p8K7ncpDDkm439gw8">Google Photo Album</a></p>{"name"=>nil, "avatar"=>"/assets/images/sogetsu_logo.gif", "bio"=>"A community of Sogetsu ikebana teachers and students in the city of San Diego", "location"=>"San Diego, CA", "links"=>[{"label"=>"Email Branch Director", "icon"=>"fas fa-fw fa-envelope-square", "url"=>"mailto:yusorake@cox.net"}, {"label"=>"Sogetsu Head Quoters Tokyo", "icon"=>nil, "url"=>"https://www.sogetsu.or.jp/e/"}, {"label"=>"Sogetsu San Diego Facebook", "icon"=>"fab fa-fw fa-facebook-square", "url"=>"https://www.facebook.com/San-Diego-Sogetsu-Branch-344288183282477"}, {"label"=>"Shoka Kai (Ms. Kika Shibata) classes", "icon"=>nil, "url"=>"/kika/"}]}Casa Del Prado, Room 101, morning 10 am. Thursday, April 6th.Composition of Straight and Curved Lines2023-02-21T00:00:00-08:002023-02-21T00:00:00-08:00http://localhost:1097/line-workshop<p>Casa Del Prado, Room 104, morning 10 am. Thursday, Febrary 16th.</p>
<h1 id="theme">Theme</h1>
<p>Composition of Straight and Curved Lines,</p>
<p>Text book #3, lesson 7 pages 22-23.</p>
<p>You can select either Nageire/tall or Moribana/shallow container.</p>
<p>Please bring your own materials and tools.</p>
<h1 id="arrangements">Arrangements:</h1>
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<h1 id="fees">Fees</h1>
<p>Member $10, Guest $15</p>
<h1 id="other">Other</h1>
<p>Bring food to share after the workshop’s potluck.</p>{"name"=>nil, "avatar"=>"/assets/images/sogetsu_logo.gif", "bio"=>"A community of Sogetsu ikebana teachers and students in the city of San Diego", "location"=>"San Diego, CA", "links"=>[{"label"=>"Email Branch Director", "icon"=>"fas fa-fw fa-envelope-square", "url"=>"mailto:yusorake@cox.net"}, {"label"=>"Sogetsu Head Quoters Tokyo", "icon"=>nil, "url"=>"https://www.sogetsu.or.jp/e/"}, {"label"=>"Sogetsu San Diego Facebook", "icon"=>"fab fa-fw fa-facebook-square", "url"=>"https://www.facebook.com/San-Diego-Sogetsu-Branch-344288183282477"}, {"label"=>"Shoka Kai (Ms. Kika Shibata) classes", "icon"=>nil, "url"=>"/kika/"}]}Casa Del Prado, Room 104, morning 10 am. Thursday, Febrary 16th.Sogetsu San Jose-South Bay Branch 35th Aniversary2022-11-06T00:00:00-07:002022-11-06T00:00:00-07:00http://localhost:1097/sanjose22<p>Workshop guided by Kika Shibata, Reiko Takenaka Sensei, and Reito Oizumi Sensei in San Jose.</p>
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<p>Vegetable and fruits in an arrangement/ Free style arrangement using fruits and Vegetables.</p>
<p>Book 4 #10 page 80-81, if you are beginners, you can do Morimon0 Book 2 #7 page 108-109.</p>
<h1 id="vase">Vase:</h1>
<p>Either Nageire or Moribana, bring kenzan if you need. If you plan to do Morimono, you need to bring a tray, a base plate, a cloth. Please check your textbook.</p>
<h1 id="materials">Materials:</h1>
<p>Bring fruits and vegetables. You can add branches, leaves if you wish.</p>
<h1 id="fees">Fees:</h1>
<p>Member for $10, guest for $15</p>
<h1 id="arrangements">Arrangements:</h1>
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<h2 id="zoom-gathering-dates">Zoom gathering dates</h2>
<p>October 23rd 7pm and 24th 10am.</p>
<h2 id="entry-requirements">Entry Requirements</h2>
<ul>
<li>Please submit all photos to Hiroko Sensei for approval by <strong>24th of September 2022</strong>.</li>
<li>Submit one design only:
<ul>
<li>Your design should re ect the theme : “Autumn Colors” ( “Aki no Iro”).</li>
<li>Please send 3-4 photos taken from various angles ( front, left, right, above),
using a plain un-obstructed background. At least one photo should be a
frontal view. If you need photo tips, please go to this link:</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>{"name"=>nil, "avatar"=>"/assets/images/sogetsu_logo.gif", "bio"=>"A community of Sogetsu ikebana teachers and students in the city of San Diego", "location"=>"San Diego, CA", "links"=>[{"label"=>"Email Branch Director", "icon"=>"fas fa-fw fa-envelope-square", "url"=>"mailto:yusorake@cox.net"}, {"label"=>"Sogetsu Head Quoters Tokyo", "icon"=>nil, "url"=>"https://www.sogetsu.or.jp/e/"}, {"label"=>"Sogetsu San Diego Facebook", "icon"=>"fab fa-fw fa-facebook-square", "url"=>"https://www.facebook.com/San-Diego-Sogetsu-Branch-344288183282477"}, {"label"=>"Shoka Kai (Ms. Kika Shibata) classes", "icon"=>nil, "url"=>"/kika/"}]}Video presentationPalm leaves 2022-6-162022-06-22T00:00:00-07:002022-06-22T00:00:00-07:00http://localhost:1097/workshop-june-16<p>Workshop in person: Balboa park, Casa Del Prado, Room 101.</p>
<h2 id="instructions">Instructions:</h2>
<p>No flowers, just using Pygmy palm leaves.</p>
<p>Please select container carefully if you are going to use it.</p>
<p>If you are only using Kenzan, make sure it will be covered by pebbles or other thing.</p>
<p>It should be your original abstract design.</p>
<h2 id="arrangements">Arrangements</h2>
<p><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/o1cVLgGw6GgW72pt5">Google Photo Album</a></p>{"name"=>nil, "avatar"=>"/assets/images/sogetsu_logo.gif", "bio"=>"A community of Sogetsu ikebana teachers and students in the city of San Diego", "location"=>"San Diego, CA", "links"=>[{"label"=>"Email Branch Director", "icon"=>"fas fa-fw fa-envelope-square", "url"=>"mailto:yusorake@cox.net"}, {"label"=>"Sogetsu Head Quoters Tokyo", "icon"=>nil, "url"=>"https://www.sogetsu.or.jp/e/"}, {"label"=>"Sogetsu San Diego Facebook", "icon"=>"fab fa-fw fa-facebook-square", "url"=>"https://www.facebook.com/San-Diego-Sogetsu-Branch-344288183282477"}, {"label"=>"Shoka Kai (Ms. Kika Shibata) classes", "icon"=>nil, "url"=>"/kika/"}]}Workshop in person: Balboa park, Casa Del Prado, Room 101.