Welcome

Welcome to Sogetsu Vancouver Branch. The Sogetsu School of Ikebana (flower arrangement), one of the largest and most modern with its approach to technique, design, and outlook was established in 1927 by Sofu Teshigahara in Tokyo, Japan. The Vancouver Branch was formalized in 1985 under the directives of Sogetsu Japan headquarters.

In Vancouver, we are very fortunate to be surrounded with an abundance of nature which is ideal for the practice of Ikebana.  As Ikebana is sensitive to the changing seasons, Ikebana classes are held in the Spring and Fall seasons.

Sogetsu practitioners look at Ikebana materials with fresh eyes and pay particular attention to the space in arranged natural materials. Another important element in Sogestu is the arranging  of branches, stems of flowers, leaves and flowers to express the beauty of their lines. The connection of humans with nature brings a new life to materials that does not exist in the natural state, and this is the essence of Ikebana.

We hope that you will attend our many public exhibitions held throughout the year, and perhaps take Ikebana classes under the guidance of registered Sogetsu teachers.