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Welcome to Ikebana International Chapter 119 San Diego
Motto: Friendship Through Flowers
Balboa Park San Diego, CA photo by Dr. Ernesto Fernandez
Ikebana International is a worldwide organization founded in Tokyo, Japan in 1956 by the late Ellen Gordon Allen. Its members are dedicated to promoting the mutual understanding and friendship between Japan and other countries through ikebana (the art of Japanese flower arrangement) and other related arts of Japan.
Ikebana International (I.I.) is a non-profit cultural organization in Japan and today boasts over 10,000 members with chapters in more than 50 countries. Ikebana International is governed by volunteers of many different nationalities and ikebana schools. Some of the ikebana schools stress classic styles; others focus on creative, contemporary forms, while others blend the two. Please visit Ikebanainternational.org for details.
Membership is open to all persons interested in the art of ikebana and the ideas of I.I., regardless of their previous experience.
Upcoming Ikebana Event Schedule
Next Board Meeting May 16, 2012 @ 10AM
Room 104 Casa Del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA.
Next General Meeting May 23, 2012 @ 10AM
Room 101 Casa Del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA.
The demonstrations: a demonstration will be given by Jackie Zhang of the Ohara School.
Centerpiece arrangements by Jackie Zhang.
Program: Cooking demonstration for Chicken Curry Taste of South by Rose Tyson. There will be a $5.00 fee for lunch payable at the door.
Ichiyo School May 18 -20,2012, 10AM-4PM.
A Japanese flower arranging exhibition celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the San Diego Chapter. Located in the San Diego Japanese Friendship Garden Exhibition House, Balboa Park, San Diego. Free with admission to the Garden.
Ikebana International Installation Luncheon:June 27, 2012, 11AM -2PM.
Located in the Double Tree Hotel, Mission Valley, 7450 Hazard Center Dr., San Diego. Parking complimentary with validated ticket.
Menu: Yuzu grilled chicken, swordfish, or vegetarian stuffed pepper.
Price: $35/person, guests are welcome.
Entertainment by Matsumae Kai, Japanese Folk Song & Drum Group, led by Mrs. Yoshiko Monji. Please contact Pat Schneider email: pschneider2@san.rr.com