Beginning Sogetsu Ikebana - Japanese Flower Arranging (Session 2A) CEXTN13-202640

Apr 18, 2026 - May 16, 2026

Beginning Sogetsu Ikebana - Japanese Flower Arranging (session 2A)

Saturdays, 4/16-5/9/2026, 9:30am-12:30pm.

Location: City College of San Francisco, Ocean Campus
50 Frida Kahlo Way, San Francisco
Room EH/F 1
The Horticulture/Floristry building is located at the north end of campus on the 300 block of Judson, between Gennessee & Foerster

Instructor: Rachel Johnson

Ikebana deepens your appreciation of all plants, and offers a unique medium for creative self-expression through flowers. This enjoyable class will introduce you to the basics of Sogetsu Ikebana. Using fresh branches and flowers you will explore the techniques to create the basic compositions. You will also learn about the skills of bending, cutting and conditioning the plants.

Each class includes a demonstration, practice time for your own work with assistance as needed, and an instructor-led review of all designs.

Come to the first class ready to make an arrangement:

For the first time student and only in the first class of the series, the instructor will provide your flower and branch materials. After the first class, all students bring their own flower and plant materials, and can apply for access to shop at the San Francisco Flower Market.

THERE IS NO PREREQUISITE TO ATTEND THIS CLASS. ALL WELCOME

Materials Fee $20*

*Covers teaching materials and first-time student materials in first class only.

Returning Students: Once the class is full you can still enroll as long as you bring your own equipment- please email us at ccsf.extension@ccsf.edu for more information.
Materials:
Hasami (flower scissors$35 ) and textbook ($30) are required and available the first class. Students bring their own floral materials each week, and can apply for access to the San Francisco Flower Market.
Instructor Bio:
Rachel Johnson is a versatile Sogetsu instructor with over 20 years ikebana practice. In addition to in-depth classes, she enjoys introducing ikebana to a wide range of groups including family, social, school and professional settings. Rachel is the Ikebana committee coordinator for the Asian Art Museum, she exhibits at Bouquets to Art, and gives demonstrations in the SF Bay Area. She also designs professionally for home, business and special events.

Image credit: Rachel Johnson

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