Shoka-Kai San Diego
Shoka-kai San Diego was founded by Mrs. Shoka Narimatsu in 1998 to promote Sogetsu ikebana education and to nourish the creativity of advanced students who are training to become teachers. The name of the group derives from Mrs. Narimatsu’s Sogetsu flower name, ‘‘Shoka”, is a beautiful pond flower, and the word “kai “means meaning “group” or “association”. Mrs. Kika Shibata, Sogetsu North America West Coordinator, became an assistant to her mother and is now the president of Ikebana Shoka-Kai which has various branches in California.
The San Diego Sogetsu Branch is organizing a Shoka-Kai workshop on a bimonthly basis if minimum student attendance is fulfilled.
Setting:
Casa Del Prado, Room 104
Bring food to share with everyone.
Please arrive no later than 9:45 to find your spot, place your materials, and pay the tuition fees.
The first demonstration starts at 10am!
Tuition Fees:
The classes are organized by the branch.
The extra $5 is needed to cover classroom rent and demonstration material expenses.
Morning or Afternoon: $45 + $5
Morning & Afternoon: $80 + $5
May 13th Workshop, 2024
AM: Using one kind of material: Green leaves only, you can use Iris green leaves as well (not yellow or white ones). Check Text book 4-4 P 68&69, 5-4 P22-25 Bring own materials, vase and tools.
PM: Disassembling and Reassembling the materials: Using one kind of branch with leaves. After you finish it, can be add the flowers for color. Check Text book 4-9, P 78&79. Bring own materials, vase and tools.
Photo albums:
Future dates
5/13/24, 9/9/24, 11/11/24