About Us
Welcome to Sogetsu San Francisco Bay Area Branch. Established in March 24 1973, the Branch has over 50 years of presenting and sharing thecontemporary floral art of Sogetsu Ikebana to our community.
Through the Branch’s programs, we hone our members’ artistic skills, ever mindful of the words of Sogetsu’s founder, Sofu Teshigahara (1900 – 1979) who said “Ikebana can be done by anyone, anywhere, anytime, using any material" emphasizing creative expression over strict traditional rules.
Our Activities
Six times a year we hold programs that explain the latest trends and techniques of Sogetsu Ikebana. These workshops and demonstrations are given by our Branch teachers and guest Sogetsu Artists. The workshops provide a stimulating environment in which to learn and exposure to new materials and techniques. The programs are open to all Branch members and guests of all skill levels.
ArtScapes, our biennial flower slow, provides a vibrant exhibition for the visiting public. All aspects and variations of Sogetsu Ikebana are on view in a professional designed and staged setting and live demonstrations by leading Sogetsu artists are presented. Held every other year in the world famous Golden Gate Park County Fair building every other year in September, there is no admission fee to attend.
ArtScapes, our biennial flower slow, provides a vibrant exhibition for the visiting public. All aspects and variations of Sogetsu Ikebana are on view in a professional designed and staged setting and live demonstrations by leading Sogetsu artists are presented. Held every other year in the world famous Golden Gate Park County Fair building every other year in September, there is no admission fee to attend.
Who We Are
Branch Director - Ron Kodo Brown
Director Emeritus - Joan Yusui Suzuki
Deputy Branch Directors - Jane Suiei Naito, Sharon Suimei Doi
Director of Membership - Elan Soshun Rosenquist
Secretary - Robyn Soyo Torres
Corresponding Secretary - Shirley Ryokuho Chan
Treasurer - Glendy Tseng
Parliamentarian - Open
Social Media - Eko Ryusui Tjoek
Webmaster - Sharon Suimei Doi
Historian - Sahshah Kosen Middleton
Hospitality - Mina Hoshun Lum
Senior Advisors - Liz Soshi Vernon
Director Emeritus - Joan Yusui Suzuki
Deputy Branch Directors - Jane Suiei Naito, Sharon Suimei Doi
Director of Membership - Elan Soshun Rosenquist
Secretary - Robyn Soyo Torres
Corresponding Secretary - Shirley Ryokuho Chan
Treasurer - Glendy Tseng
Parliamentarian - Open
Social Media - Eko Ryusui Tjoek
Webmaster - Sharon Suimei Doi
Historian - Sahshah Kosen Middleton
Hospitality - Mina Hoshun Lum
Senior Advisors - Liz Soshi Vernon