Sogetsu is one of several ikebana flower arranging schools founded in Japan, but now followed by practitioners throughout the world. The Sogetsu School was founded by the late headmaster Sofu Teshigahara in 1927. Sofu developed a school of ikebana that was deeply rooted in Japanese tradition, yet embraced the evolving requirements of the modern age. The current headmaster, Akane Teshigahara, is the fourth generation in a succession of family members to lead the school. Her beautiful, bold and delicate works have been shown in exhibitions worldwide.

 

In the Spring of 1985, Sogetsu headquarters in Japan officially established the Los Angeles Branch as part of its North American Overseas Division.

 

WHAT'S NEW

 

• Flowers for Aline: An Exhibition by Sogetsu Ikebana Los Angeles Branch at Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House. April 18-21 and 25-28, 2024. For exhibition and house tour tickets please go to hollyhockhouse.org/visit

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Ikebana demonstration at Barnsdale Gallery Theater, April 20, 2024 at 2pm. Free to the public.

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• Sogetsu Los Angeles Branch had their annual katen on November 4 & 5, 2023  at the Japanese American National Museum. The title of the exhibition was "Ikebana X Anime - Sogetsu captures the spirit of Japanese Animation". See link for photos.