Sogetsu Ikebana, Japanese Flower Arranging: Continuing & Advanced (Session 1B) CEXTN12-202640

Feb 21, 2026 - Mar 21, 2026

Sogetsu Ikebana, Japanese Flower Arranging: Continuing & Advanced (Session 1B)

Saturdays, 2/21-3/21/2026, 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

This ongoing class supports the study of Sogetsu Ikebana at all levels

Basic and Variation styles teach how to use different materials in simple yet effective harmonies. As you choose branches and flowers each week, you feel in touch with the cycle of the seasons. Technique and artistry develop together through hands and heart.

Freestyle deepens your study with focus on "Composition and Line, Color and Mass".

Looking at each of these elements carefully, develops the ability to express your point of view while creating bold and dynamic arrangements. The next level is the pursuit of "Materials and Space", which leads to the exploration of a wider range of materials and placement to create innovative forms.

In Advanced study, the themes are "Technique, Materials, Placement & Creation". Techniques are reviewed and refined, and plant materials are studied in even greater depth. Placement and Creation refer to the expansion of vision to include new and innovative places for ikebana.

PREREQUISITE: COMPLETION OF BEGINNING IKEBANA CLASS

Materials Fee: $10*

*Covers teaching materials 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.

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