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“”Sogetsu ikebana is recognized as a
sculptural form of art,
distinguished for a fresh and
dynamic style that evolves along
with modern society. In particular,
Sogetsu promotes an ikebana
without limits. An individual
ikebana arranger uses his or her
aesthetic awareness to compose
materials, choose their most
beautiful aspects, order 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.”
Soho Sakai
SOHO SAKAI demonstrates and teaches
nationally and internationally.
1987, 1999, 2011 - Speaker at American
Institute of Floral Design (AIFD)
2011 - Demonstrator at Bouquet to Arts
2014 - Demonstrator at De Young Museum,
San Francisco
She is a member of many Bay Area Garden
Clubs, and is the Advisor of the Soho Study
Group with over 200 students
Houston, Chapter 12
PRESENTS
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SOHO SAKAI,! RIJI, AIFD
She is also a member of the:
Sogetsu Teachers’ Association, Tokyo, Japan
Ikebana Teacher’s Federation, San Francisco
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Contact information:
Phone/FAX: 510-234-5748
Email: [email protected]
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Information related to Sogetsu classes in Houston:
Yumei Montalvo, Phone: 713-515-9824
Email: [email protected]
LaVerl Daily, Phone: 713-526-7177
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“LINES”
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SOGETSU SCHOOL
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Saturday, March 28, 2015
3637 W. Alabama, Suite 380
Houston, TX 77027
Morning Workshop, with lunch
10:00 a.m. - noon
Afternoon Workshop
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sayonara dinner
Sunday morning, March 29
Special bamboo workshop for 10 students
See brochure insert
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“FRIENDSHIP THROUGH FLOWERS”
IKEBANA INTERNATIONAL
HOUSTON, CHAPTER 12
PRESENTS
Houston, Chapter 12
SOHO SAKAI, RIJI, AIFD
SOHO SAKAI, a native of Japan,
studied the Japanese art and discipline of
Ikebana in 1957 in Kumamoto, Japan. She
received her teachers’’ Diploma from the
Sogetsu School of Ikebana in 1961, prior to
coming to the United States.
Soho attended the University of
California Berkeley Extension in 1975 to
obtain an adult education teaching
credential. In addition to receiving a
lifetime California Adult School teaching
credential in 1976 and a California
Community College credential in 1980, she
holds the prestigious title of RIJI, the
highest teaching rank of the Sogetsu
School of Ikebana. She is also a member of
the internationally renowned American
Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD). In
March 2004, she received the prestigious
SOGETSU SHO award, and in March 2007,
she received the Sogetsu 80th Anniversary
Commemorative Overseas Award from the
Headmistress Akane Teshigahara, Sogetsu
School, in Tokyo, Japan. In January 2014,
she received Bunka Hall of Fame Award
from Northern California Japanese
American Association.
Sakai Sensei is a much loved and
respected teacher since 1974. Her student
enrollment in the California Bay Area
numbers over 170, and she is in high demand
as a demonstrator. She creates a relaxed
atmosphere in her class to gently
encourage each student to express his/her
unique, personal artistic vision.
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Saturday, March 28, 2015
Location: 3637 W. Alabama @ Timmons,
Suite 380, Houston 77027
Morning Workshop
“Function of Line, Straight and Curved”
10:00a.m.-Noon, WITH LUNCH
I.I. Members $60
Non-Members $70
Bring 3” kensan & favorite container.
Afternoon workshop 1:00p.m.-3:00
Free style, using wire; no kensan
I.I. Members
$60
Non-Members $70
Sayonara Dinner: order there. Cost: $20$40 range, depending on items ordered.
Reservation for first 15 people.
Restaurant: Grace’s
Address: 3111 Kirby Dr., Houston 77098
Phone: 713.728.6410 Time: 5:30 p.m.
There is both valet and a parking garage.
**Return forms to Shirley Bludau.
Programs: Sylvia Hanna-Russell,
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PRESENTS
Questions: [email protected]
Information: www.Ikebanahouston.org
SOHO SAKAI, RIJI
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SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2015
3637 W. Alabama, Suite 380, Houston
TWO WORKSHOPS
10:00-12:00, INCLUDES LUNCH
MEMBERS, $60 _____
NON-MEMBERS $70 _____
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1:00pm-3:00
MEMBERS
NON-MEMBERS
$60 _____
$70 _____
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SAYONARA DINNER ATTENDANCE____
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TOTAL INCLUDED
$ _____
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NAME:_________________________________
EMAIL:________________________________
PHONE:________________________________
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS__________________
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***SPACE IS LIMITED. WORKSHOP
ATTENDANCE WILL BE ADDED AS PAYMENT IS
RECEIVED.
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**FORM AND PAYMENT TO SHIRLEY BLUDAU
!1003 Lehman, Houston, TX 77018
Email: [email protected]
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Houston Sogetsu Teacher, Yumei Montalvo
will sponsor a special workshop by
Soho Sakai, RIJI, AIFD
Sunday, March 29, 10:00 a.m.
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SAKAI SEN’EI will be guiding us to
create beautiful containers with
bamboo. She will mail to us bamboo
that is 3 feet long and 3-4 inches in
diameter. And she will bring 3 saws.
Because of the challenge of handling
the material, there will be enough
for only 10 students.
The cost of the workshop will vary
depending on the number of students.
An estimate of $60 to $70 is
proposed but it could be less with a
full enrollment. All this includes
materials. It is a rare and special
privilege to learn from such a high
ranking Sogetsu teacher.
Location: 3637 W. Alabama, Houston
Suite 380
Contact Yumei Montalvo
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 713-515-9824