San Diego Chapter #119

Ikebana International San Diego Chapter #119  
"Friendship through Flowers"

May 27, 202610 A.M. 

 
Calling all members to participate in our "Ikebana Day Showcase" 
Please create an arrangement featuring the "Agapanthus" to display.
Our meetings are Free and Open to the Public, Join us.
 
And don't forget we have a Raffle at the end of every meeting!

May 2026

Ikenobo by Ellen Sakagawa

Open Newsletter

San Diego Ikebana International"58th Annual Spring Exhibition"

Open Video

June 24, 2026
11 a.m. 

Let's celebrate our 58th Annual Luncheon and Installation of New Board Members for 2026-2028Private Event for Members and Guests with resevations at an off-site location. 
 

Tokonoma Arrangements at the Exhibit HallJapanese Friendship Garden & Museum San Diego

What is a Tokonoma? 
Tokonoma is a uniquely Japanese architectural featurethat provides a designated space for displaying art. This aesthetic focal point of the home may include an Ikebana arrangement, a landscape scroll, bonsai, or other objects of beautythat together express a three-dimensional story of harmony and transience. The overall result is an uncluttered sense of upliftment and seasonal connection to nature. 

Welcome to our Tokonoma

This slideshow featuresTokonoma arrangements created by our chapter  member  volunteers displayed at the Exhibit HallJapanese Friendship Garden & Museumin Balboa Park, San Diego

WATCH VIDEO HERE

2025 Tokonoma Video 

FAQs   Ikebana & Our ChapterHave a Question We Didn't Cover?

We've gathered answers to some of the most common questions about ikebana and our San Diego Chapter - but every flower is unique, and so are your questions!
If you don't see what you're looking for, feel free to contact us and we'll be happy to helpsandiegoikebana@gmail.com
Thank you

What is Ikebana?

What is Ikebana International?

What is the San Diego Chapter?

Do I need to be Japanese or speak Japanese to join?

Where do meetings take place?

I have no Ikebana experience.  How will I know what school to study?

I would like to learn more about Ikebana, may I visit a meeting to find out more?

How often do you meet?

Can I visit before becoming a member?

What is a mid-year "Starter Membership"?

How do I become a member?

What styles or schools of Ikebana are represented in San Diego?

How do I choose which school of Ikebana to study?

Do you offer classes?

Where can I take ikebana classes?

I am not free during the week to attend your meetings.  Is there another way of learning Ikebana?

Do I need special tools or containers?

What are the benefits of studying Ikebana?

How do I find a Demonstrator for my club meeting or company event?

How can I make a Donation?

Ikebana

International

Ikebana International

San Diego Chapter #119

"Friendship through Flowers"

May 27, 2026

10 A.M.

Calling all members to participate in our "Ikebana Day Showcase" Please create an arrangement featuring the "Agapanthus" to display.Our meetings are Free and Open to the Public, Join us. And don't forget we have a Raffle at the end of every meeting!

May 2026

Ikenobo by Ellen Sakagawa

Ikenobo by Rose Phuc Pham Nguyen

Ohara by Mitsuko Takeya

Ohara by Ginger Truschke

Ohara by Shilin Wang

Sogetsu by Sharon Bristow

Ohara by Akiko Bourland

Ohara by Laura Hoffman

Sogetsu by Alja Mrak-Tadel

Ikenobo by Rose Phuc Pham Nguyen

Sogetsu by Chris Jones

Sogetsu by Jeff Fine

San Diego Ikebana International

"58th Annual Spring Exhibition"

June 24, 202611 a.m.

Let's celebrate our 58th Annual Luncheon and Installation of New Board Members for 2026-2028

Private Event for Members and Guests with resevations at an off-site location.

Tokonoma Arrangements

at the Exhibit Hall

Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum

San Diego

What is a Tokonoma?

Tokonoma is a uniquely Japanese architectural feature

that provides a designated space for displaying art.

This aesthetic focal point of the home may include an Ikebana arrangement,

a landscape scroll, bonsai, or other objects of beauty

that together express a three-dimensional story of harmony and transience.

The overall result is an uncluttered sense of upliftment and

seasonal connection to nature.

Welcome to our Tokonoma

This slideshow features

Tokonoma arrangements created by our chapter member volunteers

displayed at the

Exhibit Hall

Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum

in Balboa Park, San Diego

2025 Tokonoma Video

FAQs

Ikebana & Our Chapter

Have a Question We Didn't Cover?

We've gathered answers to some of the most common questions about ikebana

and our San Diego Chapter - but every flower is unique, and so are your questions!

If you don't see what you're looking for,

feel free to contact us and we'll be happy to help

sandiegoikebana@gmail.com

What is Ikebana?

What is Ikebana International?

What is the San Diego Chapter?

Do I need to be Japanese or speak Japanese to join?

Where do meetings take place?

I have no Ikebana experience. How will I know what school to study?

I would like to learn more about Ikebana, may I visit a meeting to find out more?

How often do you meet?

Can I visit before becoming a member?

What is a mid-year "Starter Membership"?

How do I become a member?

What styles or schools of Ikebana are represented in San Diego?

How do I choose which school of Ikebana to study?

Do you offer classes?

Where can I take ikebana classes?

I am not free during the week to attend your meetings. Is there another way of learning Ikebana?

Do I need special tools or containers?

What are the benefits of studying Ikebana?

How do I find a Demonstrator for my club meeting or company event?

How can I make a Donation?

Calling all members to participate in our "Ikebana Day Showcase"
Please create an arrangement featuring the "Agapanthus" to display.
Our meetings are Free and Open to the Public, Join us.

And don't forget we have a Raffle at the end of every meeting!

June 24, 2026
11 a.m.