San Diego Chapter ＃119 USA

24 September 2025
Chapter Meeting
Ichiyo, Ohara, Ikenobo, Sogetsu
After a brief business meeting and introduction of new members, exhibitors (18) introduced themselves and their school, then gave a brief explanation about their arrangement, for instance the type of arrangement (style), inspiration, materials, information about the container and/or mechanics. Many arrangements were inspired by the coming of autumn (Fall), while others were inspired by materials found on a walk or by a desire to use a specific container.
A video of all the arrangements can be found at this
link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_s7RBkh0pBk

27 September 2025
Demonstration Ohara, Sogetsu
The San Diego Chapter was invited to host an informational booth at the Taste of Japan event at Embolden Beer Company. This festival featured Japanese drinks, street food, and various cultural performances and demonstrations ranging from Sumi-ink painting to a Cos-Play/J-Pop dance troupe. Aside from hosting an information table, we conducted a Sogetsu demonstration, performed by our chapter president, Cecilia Carrick.

November 1, 2025
Open to the Public
Our chapter hosted an information table, staffed by four chapter members at the inaugural San Diego Akimatsuri Festival, hosted by Kiku, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which was created to support the Nikkei community in San Diego.
Over 1000 people attended the event which featured Taiko Drumming, traditional dance, and other Japanese arts – as well as food and games. At this event, San Diego Chapter members answered questions and provided basic information about our meetings and how to find a teacher.

19 November 2025
Demonstration　 Workshop　 Chapter Meeting
San Diego Chapter 119, in conjunction with their business meeting, held a workshop on leaf manipulation. The workshop was conducted by Deborah Warriner, master-level teacher of the Ichiyo School. Each student received a handout describing various ways to manipulate Aspidistra leaves, including rolling, curling, cutting, splitting and other techniques. She then created two arrangements featuring the manipulated leaves. Participants were instructed to bring their own containers, hasami, and one flower blossom. Each participant received three leaves and had time to create an arrangement featuring a technique learned. Examples of the arrangements created during the workshop
Can be viewed in the slideshow/video
here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2MMPDpYplo