SOGETSU IKEBANA - Japanese Flower Arranging: Beginning CEXTN16-202680

Sep 12, 2026 - Nov 14, 2026
Instructor: Rachel Johnson

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Sogetsu Ikebana - Japanese Flower Arranging Beginning

THERE IS NO PREREQUISITE TO ATTEND THIS CLASS.

Saturdays, 9/12-11/14/2026, 10:00am-1:00pm.

Sessions: 10

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

When you practice ikebana, your hands, eyes, and imagina@on become absorbed in the limitless originality of nature. Develop your creative self-expression and explore the beauty of flowers, through this exquisite art form. You will learn techniques to create simple yet dynamic Ikebana designs. Each class includes a demonstration, practice time, and individual assistance. This class provides a foundation in Sogetsu ikebana for beginning students.

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.

Materials Fee $35*

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

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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