Upcoming Club Programs
We are on summer break now. Our next meeting is, September 10th, 2019
Come kick off the new club year with a program featuring 4 mini ikebana demonstrations. We will also pass out club directories at this meeting and let you know about the upcoming programs. It will be fun.
Japan Festival of Houston was April 13-14th
The club hosted many visitors to the Ikebana Exhibit on Sunday. Thank you to all the members who made arrangements. Here is Sushila Mathew standing next to one of her striking arrangements. The club hosted many enthusiastic and interested visitors. Maybe next year we can schedule demonstrations throughout the day?
Ohina Matsuri Program at the residence of the Consul General of Japan, March 5, 2019
What a a great program we enjoyed in March. We were treated to an informative talk by Mrs. Fukushima about Japan's Girls' Day. Members learned about traditional Japanese Dance from Midori Mochizuki, and we were treated to a delicious luncheon. Thank you Consul General and Mrs. Fukushima.
Celebration Luncheon for Sogetsu Teacher, Yu Mei Montalvo
On Friday, some of the Sogetsu Study Group of Houston members celebrated Yu Mei's promotion to the distinguished rank of Komon. To achieve this rank one must be nominated. After the nomination is accepted she must pass several challenging timed exams. Congratulations Yu Mei! We are so proud of you.
Yu Mei demonstrating at the club's 60th Anniversay
An arrangement for the Consul General of Japan in honor of the new year
NCARC Conference 10/29 - 31/2020
Grow Ikebana
It’s official - All roads lead to Dallas! The 18th Ikebana International North and Central American Regional Conference in 2019 will be held in Dallas/Fort Worth hosted by the Dallas II Chapter and the Ft. Worth II chapter. Registration is now open and members can save $100 by registering before January 15. Over 250 hotel room reservations have already been made so don't delay. The featured guest ikebana artist is Headmaster Designate Senko Ikenobo. Professor Manabu Noda will conduct several workshops. Representing Sogetsu will by Soho Sakai, Riji, and Kika Shibata, Riji. Master Elaine Jo will represent Ichiyo. Professor Jose Salcedo will represent Ohara. A Facebook page has been set up. Please check the schedule of events and sign up early. The conference is also seeking donations, ads for the souvenir books, and corporate sponsors. You can do so through the Iwaya Fund by clicking here
Senko Ikenobo - featured Ikebana Artist
Professor Manabu Noda
Professor Noda will lead several workshops. Registration is required.