“The credo of the Sogetsu School is that ikebana can be practiced at any time, in any place, by anybody and with whatever material is available”.
Sofu Teshigahara
Welcome to Sogetsu School of Ikebana, London Branch.
Sogetsu London Branch was founded in December 2007 by invitation of Sogetsu School of Ikebana headquarters, Tokyo, Japan.
We provide information and opportunity to learn Sogetsu Ikebana in London area, the U.K.
Our members have access to our programme of events and workshops led by experienced teachers. Members also have an opportunity to exhibit at our annual exhibition.
Our aim is to support members’ growth, to foster community of ikebana enthusiasts, to reach out to wider community through the branch’s activities.
We hope that you will have interest in Sogetsu Ikebana.
Workshop
The Sogetsu London Branch holds four or five workshops every year. We invite instructors from abroad and the UK to lead our workshops, where members of all levels can be inspired to develop their ikebana skills. It is a valuable experience to view instructors’ demonstrations and listen to their comments on members’ completed arrangements. Anyone studying Sogetsu Ikebana is welcome to our friendly workshops.
Exhibition
The Branch Ikebana Exhibition is organised annually by us using the most beautiful and interesting materials in season. It is open to the public so that the wonderful Japanese culture ‘Ikebana’ can reach a wider audience. In addition to the lovely displays, we also have demonstrations or a ‘Let’s Try Ikebana’ corner, where visitors can create their own ikebana arrangements guided by our qualified instructors.