SJA would like to invite you to this special Ikebana event to celebrate the first day of spring! 

Jane-sensei from Washington DC Sogetsu Branch, will be demonstrating 5 arrangements of the Sogetsu School, starting with a basic style and one variation and 3 freestyle arrangements.

This demonstration will be conducted entirely in English, followed by a Q&A session. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn about Ikebana and see the experienced teacher's demonstration up close! 

Note: By attending this event, you agree that any photos/videos taken of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA and Karuta organizations.

About Jane-sensei (teacher)

Jane-sensei first started studying ikebana of the Sogetsu School in the 1970's in a class at the Smithsonian Associates, and after that class continued to study.  In 1978, she was certified as a sensei (teacher) at the Yonkyu level by Sogetsu Headquarters in Tokyo. After that, she taught at Open University and then for the Smithsonian Associates for many years, in addition to her private classes. While studying with Mary Sugiyama, Director of the Sogetsu School in the United States, she continued to move to more levels of study as a teacher, and in 2001, Sugiyama Sensei recommended to Sogetsu Headquarters that she be promoted to Riji, the top grade for a sensei. She has been President of Ikebana International (2007-2009) and also Director of the Washington, D.C. Sogetsu Branch. She has presented demonstrations of Sogetsu ikebana in various locations, such as
Asheville, N.C.; Richmond, Virginia; Montana; and Baltimore, Maryland. She continues to teach in the DC area and in Richmond, Virginia.   

For more information about Ikebana International Chapter No.1 Washington D.C., visit their website : https://iichapter1.com

If you have any questions regarding this event, contact us at info@sjastudy.org.