Saturday 23rd March, 2024 – AGM & Members’ Day
Special lecture by London Potters

Saturday 20th January, 2024 – Workshop led by Mrs Irene Moore

Theme: Winter Festival

Saturday 18th November 2023 – Workshop led by Ms Kaoru Furukawa and Ms Scarlett Szeto

Theme: Fruits and Vegetables

Saturday 23rd September, 2023 – Branch Exhibition 

Theme: Harmony with the container

Sogetsu London Branch collaborated with London Potters for the first time in the theme “Harmony with the Container”. Sogetsu participants in collaboration demonstrated their creativity using the vessels provided by London Potters participants, and those who were not in collaboration equally created beautiful arrangements with their own containers. The exhibition was well received with the high number of visitors coming into the venue from opening to closing. The visitors seemed to be enjoying strolling among the compositions as well as the trial lessons.

Sunday 25th June, 2023 – Workshop led by Mrs. Ikuyo Morrison

Theme of Workshop:

Flower work using Driftwood and Dried wood

It was a beautiful sunny day, we had a great workshop led by Ikuyo-sensei at her residence. Her garden had a lot of flowers everywhere and well tended plants.

Ikuyo-sensei’s demonstration was a very interesting session and she used a lot of materials including from her lovely garden.

After her demonstration, we grouped in to teams and tried making arrangements with Driftwood and Dried wood kindly provided by Ikuyo-sensei.

The group workshop was very helpful to deepen our mutual understanding of each other.

We appreciated the fantastic workshop in a perfect environment.

Thank you very much, Ikuyo-sensei.

Saturday 23rd, March, 2023 – AGM

The AGM was successfully held on 25^th march, 2023 at Rosslyn Hill Chapel. We were honoured to have an inspiring special lecture “Growing Forms Through Repetition” by Ms Junko Mori. Followed by demonstrations from Mrs. Akiko Hartell and Mrs. Iwona Purton-Dmowski (Kasia).   All members were amazed with their gorgeous and interesting arrangements.

Saturday 21^th January, 2023 – Workshop

Led by Mrs Keiko Takahashi and Ms Marzena Joseph

Theme of Workshop: Chinese New Year Celebration

Keiko sansei is a former Director of the Sogetsu London Branch (2015-2017) and is qualified for a Teacher’s Diploma 1st Grade Jonin Somu.

Marzena is a flower designer based in London and is known to many members who attended the events at the London Flower School, where she was a tutor and creative director. She currently holds a 3rd Grade Teacher’s Diploma.

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Saturday 17^th September 2022 – Workshop

Led by HQ Master Instructor Ms Koka Fukushima

Theme: Color in same tonal range / Composition expressing a movement

Saturday 25^th June 2022

Special programme – HQ Online Seminar

Led by HQ Master Instructor Mr. Tetsunori Kawana

Theme: Relief Work or Freestyle

It was our great pleasure to have Mr. Tetsunori Kawana for our London online seminar. Kawana Sensei is a master teacher from the Sogetsu School in Japan and is an internationally renowned and recognised artist. Kawana Sensei has had exhibits in Europe, Asia, North America and Australia.

Kawana Sensei’s demonstrations were amazing and motivating. He inspired us to not only strive to show a beautiful arrangement but to open up different possibilities, using angles and individual creativity. All participants were rewarded from Kawana Sensei’s precious feedback.

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Sat 11^th June, 2022

15^th Anniversary Exhibition

Sogetsu London Branch were super excited to welcome back our first in person exhibition after two years apart – our 15^th anniversary, coinciding with HRH Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee and Akane Teshigahara’s 20^th year as lemoto of Sogetsu Foundation.

The response was extremely good and a great chance to reunite existing members and welcome new ones.  Participants expressed their interpretation of the theme ‘Platinum’ with individual diversity in style, materials and skill. The exhibition proved to be an inspiring and invaluable experience.

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Sat 26th March 2022

The AGM and Special lecture by Mr Yasuhiro Yamaguchi – “Chado, the way of Tea”

Mr Yamaguchi is a long-term Sogetsu practitioner, initially trained with Suga-
sensei in the 1990s and since 2003 with HQ Master Instructor Koka Fukushima.

He has a wide range of interest in Japanese arts, including ikebana, calligraphy,
performing arts and Chado. His experience of tea is some 15 years, studying at
the Urasenke London Branch in Greenwich. He has been heading the
Tankoukai UK Association, Urasenke tea practitioners’ group for the last 7
years, and teaches the Japanese tea himself.

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Yamaguchi san beautifully explained the philosophy of Chado, and the way of Chabana (flowers for Tea ceremonies) by sharing the history of tea in Japan from the 8th century to the present day, and how Chado was established as an art form through time.

I felt as if Yamaguchi san took us attendees on a journey through time from Medieval Japan, through the Samurai period, and finally to the present day and a quiet hasitsu (Tea house) for Chaji (Tea ceremony) in Kyoto.

It was an inspiring lecture that I was privileged to attend as a new member of SSILB on 26th March.

(TJ)

3月26日のAGMに続いて開かれたレクチャーでは、講師山口さんが「Chado, The way of tea」をテーマに、8世紀に日本にお茶が伝来されてからのお茶の歴史と時代背景、茶道が芸術として確立するまでの流れ、現在の茶道のかたちを時代を追って詳しくお話し下さいました。

中世から武士社会、お茶を通して物質ではなく心の豊かさを求めた人々。そして現代の日本。木々に囲まれた静かな茶室での茶事の催し。山口さんのご説明は大変分かりやすく、レクチャーを通して参加者の私達を心のタイムトラベルに連れていって下さいました。

茶道の心と、茶道における花のあり方を学ぶ貴重な機会を草月ロンドン支部新入会員の私に与えて頂き感謝しております。

(TJ)

We welcome you to visit Japan House London to experience –

Windows on Tea: Live Chadō Demonstrations by Tankokai UK (japanhouselondon.uk)

Sat 5th February 2022

Virtual demonstration by Mrs Martine Gracey

Theme: Happy New Year arrangements with colourful paper. Martine studied ikebana under Mrs. Lucille Evans in Hong Kong, and took part in various exhibitions and conferences in the Far East. In 1999, she started teaching ikebana while in Japan. On her return to the UK, she studied under the guidance of both the late Mrs Barbara Joyce and Mr Shigeo Suga. Martine was a former director of the Sogetsu School of Ikebana London Branch and also a committee member of Ikebana International London Chapter. She currently teaches and conducts lessons in the Epping area. 

Saturday, 20th November 2021

Virtual demonstration by Mr Wagner Kreusch. 

Saturday, 4th September 2021

Virtual Exhibition: The responses to this year’s virtual exhibition was extremely good. Current and past members were invited to submit images of their arrangements based on the three themes: Glass container, Variety or material and Freestyle. We hoped participants would feel free to explore their creativity in the wide range of subjects suggested. It was important that everyone felt welcome to participate and so we encouraged both teachers and students of all levels to get involved.

The interpretation of the themes express individual diversity in style, choice of material and skill. We are fortunate as a branch to have such an eclectic group of ikebana enthusiasts who are not afraid to express themselves through the use of Japanese Floral Art in the school of Sogetsu. I hope you will enjoy these beautiful arrangements and that they may inspire you in your own work and daily life.

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Saturday, 19th June 2021

Virtual demonstration by HQ Master Instructor Ms Koka Fukushima. Theme: Using the Japanese Bamboo Baskets.

Koka-sensei has such a beautiful collection of bamboo baskets. It was intriguing seeing the material she used for each and the stories that made her connect them. It was a very interesting session with a lot of useful information to apply when arranging in bamboo (and perhaps other) baskets. I am personally curious about the material we do not often see in the UK. Such things challenges us to think of what are suitable alternatives. This lends the new creation to the spirit of exploration of new ideas.

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Saturday, 27th March 2021

Due to the extended national lockdown and restrictions in place, the branch held its Virtual Social Event as part of the activities for the day. 

AGM reports were circulated to members via email. During the virtual social event members could interact with each other. We welcomed the presence of Miho Okawara, Ikebana International – President and many of our distinguished members. Everyone expressed satisfaction in having a connection, despite being virtual.

Monday, 7th December 2020

As a result of the national lockdown The Sogetsu London Branch held a VIRTUAL EXHIBITION. The theme was Christmas/New Year. The exhibition asked participants to create work which expressed the celebration of these festive holidays. Participants were allowed up to 3 entries, one of which must represent Christmas or New Year.

Watch the video on our Facebook page

Virtual Exhibition 2021

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##### The interpretation of the themes express individual diversity in style, choice of material and skill. We are fortunate as a branch to have such an eclectic group of ikebana enthusiasts who are not afraid to express themselves through the use of Japanese Floral Art in the school of Sogetsu. I hope you will enjoy these beautiful arrangements and that they may inspire you in your own work and daily life.

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# Virtual demonstration by HQ Master Instructor Ms Koka Fukushima

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MARCH 2020 – NOVEMBER 2020 

PHYSICAL EVENTS CANCELLED DUE TO LOCKDOWN

Saturday, 18th January 2020.

Workshop led by Mrs Shoko K– Hanson and Mr Vendrice Garvin. The theme of the workshop: Textbook 4-13, Dried, Bleached, or Coloured Materials (枯れもの・漂白花材・着色花材). Venue: London Flower School (Nearest tube station: Kings cross): 16 – 20 Wharfdale Road, London, N1 9RY.

# Latest Event

## Saturday, 18th January 2020

#### Workshop led by Mrs Shoko K– Hanson and Mr Vendrice Garvin.

The theme of the workshop: Textbook 4-13, Dried, Bleached, or Coloured Materials (枯れもの・漂白花材・着色花材).

Venue: London Flower School (Nearest tube station: Kings cross): 16-20 Wharfdale Road, London, N1 9RY

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After having excited and stimulating workshops with master teachers from outside the UK followed, we felt homely and relaxed to see the familiar faces from London Branch, Mr Vendrice Garvin the current director of the branch and Mrs Shoko Koizumi-Hanson the former director, as our leading teachers.

The theme and their demonstrations were as much interesting and unusual as previous ones.

Mrs Koizumi-Hanson made her demonstration with only dried materials that came mostly from her garden. Her first composition with low height materials in a high container was well balanced and beautiful. For her second work she used dried sunflowers from her garden. The sunflowers were very delicate and fragile and it is difficult to fix due to their heavy heads. However, she used special fixtures inside the container and made a wonderful composition.

Mr Garvin also demonstrated two compositions but with a bit of fresh flowers. As he comes from Jamaica, he said that using tropical flowers is very natural for him. He used them effectively to give a touch of colours to his works. His second and our last demonstration was very large using two vases and many dried branches. It was totally he.

The workshop was smooth and nice. We had new faces from a visitor from another country to first-time beginners. They all enjoyed the workshop at London Branch.

The article – by Ms Kaoru Furukawa

< Updated by Ikuyo Morrison on February 11, 2020 at 19; 53 pm>

Saturday, 23rd Nov. 2019 

The workshop led by Mrs Odile Carton from Paris, France. The themes of the workshop: Morning session: Textbook 4 – 4, Only One Kind of Material(一種いけ). Afternoon session: Textbook 4 – 7, Fruiting Plant Material (実物). Venue: London Flower School (Nearest tube station: Kings cross): 16-20 Wharfdale Road, N1 9RY

# Latest Event

## Saturday, 23rd Nov. 2019

##### Workshop led by Mrs Odile Carton from Paris, France.

The Themes of the workshop:

Morning session: Textbook 4 – 7, Fruiting Plant Material (実物).

Afternoon session: Textbook 4 – 4, Only One Kind of Material（一種いけ).

##### Venue: London Flower School (Nearest tube station: Kings cross): 16-20 Wharfdale Road, N1 9RY

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We welcomed Mrs Odile Carton, who is from the Sogetsu Ikebana Paris branch. She is very experienced and was awarded the Komon degree.

Mrs Carton has a wealth of knowledge on all aspects of Ikebana in Sogetsu.

She has a passion for making flowers attractive using the techniques of Sogetsu; soegi-dome, jikadome, jumonji dome etc. She loves using the flowers or branches you can always see in the garden or neighbourhood, not always us special expensive materials.

Our theme for the workshop in the morning is “Fruiting plant material” and “Only one kind of material” in the afternoon.

She used crab apples and pyracanthas, with a vase which is an ordinary brown pottery colour but is blue inside. The top of the vase is horizontal but curved round. She told us that the combination of the colours was beautiful; red and blue. She also wore an apron which had blue and red patterns because she likes the colours.

We learnt that it is important to think of lines, colour and mass when we create arrangements. Contrasts between the colour of the materials and the shape are important. Her work was strong and vivid. For the second arrangement for this theme, she used holly with pretty red berries and pine with small pinecones. She showed us how to use unique shapes of branches with red berries effectively.

Another theme was “only one kind of material”. Mrs Carton used camellia which had a lot of buds but all of them closed up. She showed beautiful branch lines and added fresh leaves to make it attractive.

For the second arrangement for this theme, she used hazel. She told us that simple materials are interesting. You may need some techniques such as massed expression to make a beautiful contrast with materials. Using wire is helpful.

After each demonstration we got to do our own work and made our own arrangements based on these themes. All the attendees’ arrangements were magnificent, and her advice, such as removing branches or changing a shape made them more attractive. How magical!

We just have to thank Mrs Carton so much for the lovely workshops. The arrangements were all stunning and fantastic and visually inspiring to look at. Their artistry caught everyone’s attention. The points she gave us the exact effect we wanted.

The article – by Mrs Akiko Hartell

Saturday 28th September 2019

The Sogetsu London Branch held its 9th Branch Exhibition on 28th September 2019. This exhibition was approved as an official event for the Japan-UK Season of Culture 2019-2020.The theme of the exhibition was “You in Ikebana” ＜私の花＞.
Venue: London Flower School: 16-20 Wharfdale Road, London, N1 9RY

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### Madame Tsuruoka; wife of the Japanese Ambassador to the U.K., kindly cut the ribbon to open the event.

This exhibition was approved as an official event for the Japan-UK Season of Culture 2019-2020.

### Venue: London Flower School: 16-20 Wharfdale Road, London, N1 9R

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The 2019 annual exhibition entitled “YOU IN IKEBANA” 私の花 (see textbook 4 – 20) was undoubtedly one of the best exhibitions the branch has put on so far. The event was opened by Mrs Tsuruoka who was accompanied by her daughter Miss Tsuruoka. Both were very generous with positive comments for the work they saw on display. All the visitors to the exhibition were greeted by a large installation made by Mrs Ikuyo Morrison, the idea of curator Wagner Kreusch, whose expertise in design was seen in the overall format.

The ground floor and basement floor had several Ikebana exhibiting various styles and techniques used within Sogetsu. Many visitors, some of whom travelled from areas distant to London gave expressions of wow from being amazed by the level of skill and creativity they encountered. The theme YOU IN IKEBANA was apt in so much, that exhibitors were freely able to express themselves in their arrangements. All exhibitors were justifiably pleased to have the kind hospitality of the London Flower School as our host.

Following my request, the exhibition was approved as an official event of the Japan-UK Season of Culture 2019-2020 and received publicity from the Embassy of Japan in London amongst other Japanese social media and floral arts interest groups.

The article – by Mr Vendrice (Jimmi) Garvin, Director

Saturday, 22nd June 2019

Master Instructor Ms Koka Fukushima Sensei from Tokyo, Japan led the workshop. Morning session: Textbook 3-7, Composition of Straight and Curved Lines – 直線と曲線の構成 –  Afternoon session: Textbook 5-1, Using Seasonal Plant Material in England – 英国の季節をいける-
Venue: London Flower School: 16-20 Wharfdale Road, N1 9RY

# Latest Event

## Afternoon session: Textbook 5-1, Using Seasonal Plant Material in England – 英国の季節をいける-

### Venue: London Flower School: 16-20 Wharfdale Road, N1 9RY

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AGM & Members’ Day – let’s enjoy Japanese culture & Let’s try Ikebana demonstration by members. The programme included a lecture “Demystifying Japan’s art of growing tree in a pot” by Mr Vendrice Garvin, and Japanese style buffet lunch prepared by the members.
Venue: London Flower School: 16-20 Wharfdale Road, N1 9RY

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## Saturday, 23rd March 2019

### AGM & Members’ Day – let’s enjoy Japanese culture & Let’s try an Ikebana demonstration by members.

The programme included a lecture “Demystifying Japan’s art of growing tree in a pot” by Mr Vendrice Garvin (Jimmi), and Japanese style buffet lunch prepared by the members.

Venue: London Flower School (Nearest tube station: Kings cross): 16-20 Wharfdale Road, N1 9RY

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Saturday, 26th January 2019

Mrs Ikuyo Morrison led the workshop on Saturday 26th January 2019.
Theme: 5-14 Composing with Branches – A Two – step Approach.
Venue: London Flower School, 16-20 Wharfdale Road, N1 9RY

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### Saturday, 26th January 2019

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#### For many of us, this was the first experience to do this style of Ikebana rather than using branches for Shin and Soe as a basic style. This is an important step to make big arrangements, for example an exhibition or a display for a special occasion.

I am sure this workshop will guide us towards new and good experiences for our own next steps in our future flower arrangements.

#### I would like to thank Ikuyo-sensei in providing us with those branches and bringing them to LFS in advance all the way from Bedford. She ended up bringing them on Tuesday and had to go home in a snow!!

She even carefully brought her own composition from home for her demonstration, as she usually does. Her compositions of those branches were most beautifully arranged with a nice finishing touch of lovely flowers from her own garden.

Ikuyo-sensei’s work inspires us to realise this is Sogetsu Ikebana and makes us want to challenge more.

#### The article – by Mrs Yuko Cowin

Saturday, 26th November 2018
Mrs Ilse Beunen from Belgium led the workshop on Saturday 24th November 2018. The Theme of the workshop was using Glass Vases.
Venue: London Flower School: 16-20 Wharfdale Road, N1 9RY

Saturday, 8th September 2018
A special workshop was held on 8th September 2018. Themes: Floral tribute to the Memory of the late Mr Shigeo Suga or, Free style Ikebana using Seasonal Plant Materials. Venue(new): London Flower School:16-20 Wharfdale Road, N1 9RY

Friday, 1st June 2018
Sogetsu Textbook 5 Special Training Session by Master Instructor Ms Koka Fukushima from Headquarters.
Saturday, 2nd June 2018
Workshop led by Master Instructor Ms Koka Fukushima.
Venue: Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel, Pilgrim’s Place, Hampstead, London, NW3 1NG

Saturday 4th 27th January 2018
Mrs Irene Moore and Mrs Hiromi Owen led the workshop on Saturday 27th January 2018. Theme: Textbook 4-11: Using both Fresh and Unconventional Materials. Venue: Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel in Hampstead, London, NW3 1NG

Saturday 4th November 2017
Dr Mary Stewart led the workshop on Saturday 4th November 2017. Theme: Arrangement with only Green Plant Materials. Venue: Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel in Hampstead, London, NW3 1NG

Saturday 9th September 2017
Mrs Deborah Hathorn led the workshop on Saturday 9th September 2017. The theme of the workshop was “CELEBRATION” for the 10th Anniversary of Sogetsu London Branch foundation and the 90th Anniversary of Sogetsu School. Venue: Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel in Hampstead.

Friday – Saturday, 2nd- 3rd June, 2017

The Sogetsu London Branch held its 8th Annual Branch Exhibition on 2nd – 3rd June at the Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel in Hampstead. This year’s theme was “CELEBRATION” for the 10th Anniversary of the Sogetsu London Branch foundation and the 90th Anniversary of Sogetsu School. There was a ‘Let’s try Ikebana’ corner for visitors as usual.

Saturday 25th March, 2017

AGM & Members’ Day – Let’s Enjoy Japanese Culture! The program includes Japanese tea ceremony, Japanese-style buffet lunch, and a special lecture “A FANFARE FOR SPRING” by Ms Marion Maule.
Venue: Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel, Hampstead, NW3 1NG London

Saturday 28^th January, 2017

Mrs Yuko Cowin and Ms Fumiko Nakasato led the workshop on Saturday 28^th January, 2017. The theme of workshop was ‘Let’s Enjoy Kakeiho’.
Venue: Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel in Hampstead.

Saturday 19th November, 2016
Mr Shigeo Suga led the workshop on Saturday 19th November, 2016. The theme of workshop was ‘Autumn Free Style Ikebana’.
Venue: Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel in Hampstead.

Saturday 10th September, 2016
Mrs Odile Carton from Paris led the Workshop on Saturday 10th September, 2016. The theme of the Workshop was Textbook 4 -18: In a Suiban without kenzan .
Venue: Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel in Hampstead. 

Friday – Saturday, 3^rd– 4^th June, 2016
The London Branch 7^th Annual Exhibition was held at the Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel on 3^rd June (Preview), and 4^th June (Day Open to the Public). There was a trial corner ‘Let’s Try Ikebana’ on the 4^th so that visitors could enjoy creating their own ikebana arrangement after viewing the Exhibition, through the guidance of our qualified teachers.

Saturday 30th January, 2016
Mrs Nasreen Greenway gave a talk on how to grow orchids, and then Mrs Greenway and Mrs Shoko Koizumi-Hanson led the workshop on 30th January, 2016.
The theme of the Workshop was ‘Using Orchids’.
Venue: Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel, Hampstead, London

Saturday 3rd October, 2015
Dr Mary Stewart led the Workshop on Saturday 3rd October, 2015.
The theme of the Workshop was ‘Falling Leaves of Autumn’.
Venue: Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel, Hampstead, London

Friday, 29th May, 2015
Workshop Led by Mrs Anke Ma Verhoeven
Themes: Textbook 4-2: With Leaves Only and Textbook 2-16: Floating Arrangement
Venue; Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel, Hampstead, London

Saturday, 18th October, 2014
Workshop led by Mrs Martine Gracey
Theme: Woodwork
Venue: Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel, Hampstead, London

Saturday, 24th January, 2015
Workshop led by Mrs Odile Carton
Themes: Textbook 1-1: Basic Upright Style Moribana
Textbook 3-1: Vertical Composition
Textbook 4-9: Disassembling and Rearranging the Materials
Venue: Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel, Hampstead, London

Friday-Saturday, 27th-28th March, 2015
6th EXHIBITION and AGM
Demonstration (28th) by Mrs Rica Arai
Theme: Breeze Kissed Blooms
Venue: Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel, Hampstead, London

Thursday, 29th August, 2013
Workshop led by Mrs Irene Moore
Theme: Summer Workshop with Eucalyptus Bark
Venue: Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel, Hampstead, London

Saturday, 19th October, 2013
Workshop led by Mrs Ruth Sulke
Theme: Playing with Leaves
Venue: Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel, Hampstead, London

Saturday, 11th January, 2014
Workshop led by Mrs Deborah Hathorn
Theme: New Year Arrangements
Venue: Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel, Hampstead, London

Saturday, 8th March, 2014
Workshop led by Mrs Atsuko Bersma
Theme: Arrangement Using Wooden Strips
Venue: Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel, Hampstead, London

Saturday, 24th May, 2014
AGM and 5th EXHIBITION: Celebrated the 5th EXHIBITION and
the 6th Anniversary of the Sogetsu London Branch
Venue: Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel, Hampstead, London

Friday-Saturday, 22nd-23rd February, 2013
4th EXHIBITION
Theme: Let’s Try Ikebana
Venue: Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel, Hampstead, London

Saturday, 13th April, 2013
AGM and Workshop
Workshop led by Mrs Shoko Koizumi-Hanson and
Mrs Ikuyo Morrison
Theme: RENKA
Venue: Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel, Hampstead, London

Friday-Saturday, 21st-22nd October, 2011
3rd EXHIBITION
Theme: Let’s Try Ikebana!
Venue: Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel, Hampstead, London

Saturday, 21st January, 2012
Workshop led by Mrs Irene Moore and Mrs Ikuyo Morrison
Theme: Arrangements for Special Occasions
Venue: Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel, Hampstead, London

Saturday, 10th March, 2012
Workshop led by Mr Shigeo Suga
Theme: Free-Style Spring Arrangement
Venue: Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel, Hampstead, London

Saturday, 12th May, 2012
AGM and Workshop
Workshop led by Mrs Minh Haeusler
Theme: Minimalism and Originality
Venue: Nippon Club, 2nd Floor, Samuel House, London

Saturday, 23rd October, 2010
Workshop led by Mrs Deborah Hathorn
Theme: Autumn- Season of Contrasts, Mixing Dried and Fresh Plant
Materials
Venue: Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel, Hampstead, London

Saturday, 11th December, 2010
Workshop led by Mrs Martine Gracey (Christmas Ikebana) and
Mrs Ikuyo Morrison(New Year Ikebana)
Theme: Textbook 2-20: Special Materials and Arrangements for Occasions
Venue: Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel Hall, Hampstead, London

Saturday, 26th February, 2011
Workshop led by Mrs Bets Mussell
Theme: Winter Seasonal Arrangement
Venue: Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel Hall, Hampstead, London

Saturday, 30th April, 2011
AGM and Members Day
Demonstrations by Members and the Japanese Cultural Experiences
Tea Ceremony and Kimono Dressing, by Mrs Nobuko Ichimura
Venue: Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel, Hampstead, London

Saturday, 24th October, 2010
Workshop led by Mrs Martine Gracey
Theme: Autumnal Freestyle with Chicken Wire
Venue: Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel Hall, Hampstead, London

Saturday, 12th December, 2010
Workshop led by Mrs Junko Kitajima
Theme: Textbook 2-20: Special Materials and Arrangements for
Festive Occasions
Venue: Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel Hall, Hampstead, London

Friday-Saturday, 19-20th February, 2010
2nd EXHIBITION
Theme: Let’s Try Ikebana!
Venue: Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel, Hampstead

Saturday, 17th April, 2010
AGM and Members Day
Demonstrations by Members and Japanese Cultural Party
Venue: Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel Hall, Hampstead, London

Wednesday, 2nd July, 2008
New Textbook Global Training Session
by Master Instructor Ms Koka Fukushima
Welcoming party for Ms Koka Fukushima
Venue: Nippon Club, 2nd Floor, Samuel House, London

Thursday, 3rd July, 2008
Workshops led by Ms Koka Fukushima
Theme 1: Textbook 3-13: Composition of Mass and Line
Theme 2: Textbook 4-16: Paying Attention to the Container and
to the Place Where the Arrangement will be Put
Venue: Nippon Club, 2nd Floor, Samuel House, London

Saturday, 27th September, 2008
Workshop led by Mr Shigeo Suga
Theme: Textbook 3-7: Composition of Straight and Curved Lines
Venue: Nippon Club, 2nd Floor, Samuel House, London

Saturday, 13th December, 2008
Workshop led by Mrs Linda Nederkoorn (Christmas Ikebana) and
Mrs Keiko Sugihara (New Year Ikebana)
Theme: Using the Japanese Traditional Festive Material “Mizuhiki”
Venue: Nippon Club, 2nd Floor, Samuel House, London

Friday-Saturday, 20th -21st February, 2009
1st EXHIBITION
Theme: Let’s Try Ikebana!
Venue: Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel, Hampstead, London
“The exhibition was registered as a Japan-UK 150 celebration event”.

Saturday, 2nd May, 2009
Annual General Meeting
Members Demonstrations
Venue: Nippon Club, 2nd Floor, Samuel House, London