What is Sogetsu Ikebana?

“Anytime, Anywhere, Anything, by Anyone.”

Ikebana is the art of arranging flowers, Japanese style. Sogetsu is a style of Ikebana, one of many, but unique. Sogetsu is an ikebana of no limits, in which plant materials of any type are displayed anywhere, and by anyone. It is up to the aesthetic awareness of the individual ikebana artist to compose the materials, choose their most beautiful aspects, arrange them, and endow them with a value or feeling transcending that which they had in nature. The students of Sogetsu are encouraged to create sculptural compositions that are individualistic and imaginative

What We Do

Workshop topics include a variety of themes from the basic principles to “how to demonstrate”. 

Exhibits are held to showcase members’ skill and creativity.

Demonstrations are held by members and guests from out of town or abroad, and  may be as simple as a 15 minute demo to a 90 minute grand display.

Sogetsu History

Sogetsu was started in 1927 by Sofu Teshigahara. Since then his daughter Kasumi, his son the film-maker Hiroshi, and currently his granddaughter Akane, have headed the school, with headquarters in Tokyo.

For over fifty years, Sogetsu in the tri-state area has been holding exhibits, workshops, and demonstrations. Members who are teachers spread their knowledge in classes through-out the area. To find a teacher, click on the tab Study Sogetsu for a list of accredited teachers. Locations range from CT to Westchester to NJ to Manhattan.

Upcoming Events

Demonstration & Workshop with Joanne Caccavale of Sogetsu Massachusetts

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Japanese American Association

49 West 45th Street 5th floor, New York, NY 10036

Workshop (AM): Using Pandanus Leaves & Flowers

Workshop (PM): Structural Ikebana - Using Small Pieces of Wood

For details email: Sogetsuny@gmail.com