Los Angeles
Chapter #4
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"Friendship Through Flowers"
What's New
Location: Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garde, Oak Room
(301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007)
Date: April 19th (Sunday) 9:30 am – 12:00
Mizuhiki Zaiku （水引細工）
Mizuhiki is a traditional Japanese craft from gift-giving culture.
It was used tie and decorate gifts, showing respect and good wishes.
Today, it represents connection and is used not only for ceremonial
gifts but also in modern art and accessories.
Message from Masako Tanaka Sensei
I run a brand called “Akane-ya” in Orange County, where I sell and teach traditional Japanese crafts such as Mizuhiki and tsumami Zaike. Since 2023, I have participated in many events, including Japanese summer festivals and craft shows. In my workshops, I not only teach how to make the crafts, but also share the meanings, symbolism, and history behind them as a cultural experience. I look forward to meeting you all.
What's New
Location: Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garde, Ayres Hall
(301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007)
Date: March 14th (Saturday) 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
March 15th (Sunday) 10:00 am – 4:00pm
Installation Date: March 13th, 2026 (Friday) 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
March 14th, 2026 (Saturday) 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Registration & Payment Deadline: March 6th, 2026 (Friday) No refund after this day
Exhibition Fee: No fee for Member / $30 for Non-member
Demonstration Details:
March 14th (Saturday) Mini Demonstration
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11:00am Ikenobo Ikebana School of Los Angeles
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1:00pm Sogetsu Los Angeles Branch
March 15th (Sunday)
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1:00pm Ohara School Los Angeles Chapter
Gyokusen Miyako Arao
Miyako Gyokusen Arao, holds Sogetsu ikebana school, the highest rank of “Riji.” She began studying under Gyosushun Takeichi in 1987 and started teaching in Santa Ana and Irvine in Orange County in 2004. She has served as Director of the Sogetsu LA Branch and as President of the Ikebana Teachers Association of Southern California. She is involved in many large events such as the LA Branch’s 25th Anniversary, Sogetsu North America Seminar, and an Ikebana Live Show. In 2017, she received the “Overseas Award” from Sogetsu Japan Headquarters.
Since 2023, she has been more involved and enjoying Events with her students under the LA Branch.
Workshop Details:
The Sogetsu curriculum includes a theme called “Relief.” Relief is translated as “bas-relief,” and it is an expression that possesses characteristics of both painting and sculpture. This theme is intended to broaden your range of ideas, so let’s approach it freely and without restrain.
In the workshop, Sensei will demonstrate and guide attendees to create a basket design with an arrangement. The following are some examples.
Sangetsu Workshop Led by Valeria and Leonard Brinkers
Arrangements Created by Attendees at the Sangetsu Workshop
2025 Spring Exhibition/Katen
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