Events
July Workshop at Ice House Studios
Fridday, July 28, 2023 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructors : Reiko Nakajima & Atsumi Sewell
Fee : $10.00
June Workshop at Ice House Studios
Fridaay, June 23rd, 2023 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructors : Reiko Nakajima & Atsumi Sewell
Fee : $10.00
May Workshop at Ice House Studios
Friday, May 26th, 2023 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructors : Reiko Nakajima & Atsumi Sewell
Fee : $10.00
April Workshop at Ice House Studio
Fridaay, April 28th, 2023 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima
Fee : $10.00
RSVP to reily.k.britt@gmail.com by April 26th
March Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
Joint Workshop with I.I. Pittsburgh Chapter
Friday, March 9, 2023 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Guest, Shoko Morton
Fee :$5.00 Member, $8.00 Non-I.I.Member
February Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
Friday, February 24, 2023 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima & Atsumi Sewell
Fee :$10.00
January Workshop at Ice House Studio
Friday, January 27th, 2023 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima & Atsumi Sewell
Fee :$10.00
RSVP to reily.k.britt@gmail.com
December Holiday Workshop & Luncheon at Ice House Studio
Friday, December 9th, 2022 10:00am – 2:00pm
Instructor : Atsumi Sewell
Fee : $10.00
RSVP to reily.k.britt@gmail.com
November Workshop at Ice House Studio
Friday, November 18th, 2022 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructors : Reiko Nakajima & Atsumi Sewell
Fee : $10.00
RSVP to reily.k.britt@gmail.com
October Workshop at Ice House studio
Friday, October 28th, 2022 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima & Atsumi Sewell
Fee : $10.00
RSVP to reily.k.britt@gmail.com by Oct. 26th
September In-person Workshop at Ice House Studios
Friday, September 23rd, 2022 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructors : Reiko Nakajima & Atsumi Sewell
Fee : $10.00
RSVP to reily.k.britt@gail.com by Sept. 21st
August In-person Workshop at Ice House Studios
Friday, August 26th, 2022 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructors : Reiko Nakajima & Atsumi Sewell
Fee : $10.00
RSVP to reily.k.britt@gmail.com
July In-person Workshop at Ice House Studios
Friday, July 22nd, 2022 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructors : Reiko Nakajima & Atsumi Sewell
Fee : $10.00
RSVP to reily.k.britt@gmail.com
June In-Person Workshop at Ice House Studios
Friday, June 24th, 2022 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructors : Reiko Nakajima & Atsumi Sewell
Fee : $10.00
RSVP to reilly.k.britt@gmail.com
May In-person Workshop at Ice House Studios
Friday, May 27th, 2022 10:00am- 1:00pm
Instructors : Reiko Nakajima & Atsumi Sewell
Fee : $10.00
RSVP to reilly.k.britt@gmail.com
April In-person Workshop at Ice House Studios
Friday, April 22nd, 2022 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructors : Reiko Nakajima & Atsumi Sewell
Fee : $10.00
RSVP to : reilly.k.britt@gmail.com
Masks are optional at this time unless a new announce is made
March In-Person Workshop
at the deRoy Gruber Foundation Gallery, Ice House Studios Lawrenceville
Friday, March 25th, 2022 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructors : Reiko Nakajima & Atsumi Sewell
Fee : $10.00 Payable to Sogetsu Pittsburgh
*masks are optional at this time unless a new announcement is made.
Please be safe and only attend if you are feeling well.
RSVP to: Reilly.k.britt@gmail.com for details 
February zoom Workshop
Friday, February 25th, 2022 10:00am – 11:30am
Instructors : Reiko Nakajima $ Atsumi Sewell
Fee : $5.00 Payable to Sogetsu Pittsburgh
January Zoom Workshop
Friday, January 28th, 2022 10:00am – 11:30am
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima and Atsumi Sewell
Fee: $5.00 Payable to Sogetsu Pittsburgh
December / Holiday Zoom Workshop
December 9th, 2021 10:00am – 11:30am
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima
Demonstration : 5-10 Tsubo Vase
Fee : $5.00 Payable to Sogetsu Pittsburgh
November Zoom Workshop
November 18th, 2021 10:00am – 11:30am
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima
Demonstration : 3-17 Repeating Similar Forms or Shapes
Fee : $5.00 Payable to Sogetsu Pittsburgh
October Ikebana International Chapter #25 & Sogetsu Joint Workshop at De Roy Gruber Foundation Gallery
October 14th, 2021 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima and Atsumi Sewell
Demonstration : 3-8 or 3-9 Colors in Same Tonal Range or in Contrast inspired by the art in the gallery
Fee : $5.00 for I.I. member and $8.00 for guest
Sogetsu September Workshop at De Roy Gruber Foundation Gallery
September 23rd, 2021 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Atsumi Sewell
Demonstration : 5-5 Jyumonji-dome (Cross bar Fixing)
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu August Zoom Workshop
August 26th, 2021 10:00 – 11:30am
Instructor : Atsumi Sewell
Demonstration : 5-4 Green Plant Materials
Fee : $5.00 Payable to Sogetsu Pittsburgh
Sogetsu July Zoom Workshop
Luly 22nd, 2021 10:00 – 11:30am
Instructor : Vanda Wall
Demonstration : 4-2 With Leaves Only
Fee : $5.00 Payable to Sogetsu Pittsburgh
Sogetsu June Zoom Workshop
June 24th, 2021 10:00 – 11:30am
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima
Demonstration : 4-9 Disassembling and Rearranging the Materials
Fee : $5.00 Payable to Sogetsu Pittsburgh
Sogetsu May Zoom Workshop
May 27th, 2021 10:00 – 11:30am
Instructor : Atsumi Sewell
Demonstration : 4-18 In a Suiban Without Kenzan
Fee : $5.00 Payable to Sogetsu Pittsburgh
Sogetsu April Zoom Workshop
April 22nd, 2021 10:00 – 11:30am
Insteructor : Vanda Wall
Demonstration : 3-3 Kabuwake
Fee : $5.00 Payable to Sogetsu Pittsburgh
Sogetsu March Zoom Workshop
March 25th, 2021 10:00 – 11:30am
Instructor : Atsumi Sewell
Demonstration : 5-1 Seasonal Plant Materials
Fee : $5.00 Payable to Sogetsu Pittsburgh
Sogetsu February Zoom Workshop
February 25th, 2021 10:00 – 11:30AM
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima
Demonstration : 3-16 Intertwining Plant Materials
Fee : $5.00 Payable to Sogetsu Pittsburgh
Sogetsu January
Zoom Workshop
January 28th, 2021 10:00 – 11:30am
Instructor : Vanda Wall
Demonstration : 3-1 Vertical Composition
Fee : $5.00 Payable to Sogetsu Pittsburgh
Sogetsu December Zoom Workshop
December 10th, 2020 10:00 – 11:30am
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima
Demonstration ; Holiday Arrangement
Fee : $5.00 Payable to Sogetsu Pittsburgh
Register by December 8th
Sogetsu November Zoom Workshop
November 19th, 2020 10:00 – 11:30am
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima
Demonstration : 2-19 Variation #8 Combined Style Nageire + Nageire and 3-4 Two or More Containers
Fee : $5.00 Payable to Sogetsu Pittsburgh
Register by November 17th
Sogetsu October Zoom Workshop
October 22nd, 2020 10:00 – 11:30am
Instructor : Vanda Wall
Demonstration : 2-18 Variation #8 Combined Style Moribana + Nageire and 4-13 Dried, Bleached or
Colored Materials
Fee : $5.00 Payable to Sogetsu Pittsburgh
Register by Oct. 20th
Sogetsu September Zoom Workshop
September 24th, 2020 10:00 – 11:30am
Instructor : Atsumi Sewell
Demonstration : 1-19 Variation #2 Slanting Nageire and 4-6 Vines (No actual demonstration)
Fee : $5.00 Payable to Sogetsu Pittsburgh
Register by Sept. 22
Cancelation of August Workshop
August Workshop scheduled on August 27th at Phipps Garden Center is cancelled
Scheduled demonstration photo from Instructor Reiko Nakajima
Cancellation of July Workshop
July Workshop scheduled on July 23rd, 2020 at Phipps Garden Center is cancelled.
Scheduled demonstration photos from Instructor, Vanda Wall
Cancellation of June Workshop
June Workshop scheduled for June 25th, 2020 at Phipps Garden Center will be cancelled
Scheduled demonstration photos, 2-12 Variation #5 Slanting Moribana and 3-18 Showing Lines at Base by June Instructor, Atsumi Sewell
Cancellation of the Workshop
Sogetsu May Workshop scheduled for May 28th, 2020 at Phipps Garden Center is cancelled
Scheduled demonstration photos, 1-12 Variation #1 Upright nageire, 4-3 With Branches Only by May Instructor, Reiko Nakajima and extra sample photo
Cancellation of the WorkshopSogetsu April Workshop at Phipps Garden Center is cancelled
Scheduled demonstration photos, 2-1 Variation #3 Upright Moribana and 3-9 Colors in Contrast by
Vanda Wall
Cancellation of the Workshop
Sogetsu March Workshop at Phippsrden Center is cancelled
Scheduled demonstration photos, 1-13 Variation #1 Slanting Moribana and 3-1 Vertical Composition,
by Atsumi Sewell
Sogetsu February Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
February 27, 2020 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Atsumi Sewell
Demonstration : 1-1 Basic Upright Moribana and 4-11 Using Both Fresh and Unconventional Materials
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu January Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
January 23, 2020 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Vanda Wall
Demonstration : 1-10 Basic Slanting Nageire and 3-6 Composition of Curved Lines
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu December / Holiday Workshop and Potluck Luncheon at Phipps Garden Center
December 12, 2019 10:00am – 2:00pm
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima
Demonstration : Holiday Arrangement
Fee : $20.00 includes Bleached and/or colored materials and greens
Bring floral materials of your choice and dish to share
Sogetsu November Workshop, Joint Workshop with Ikebana International Pittsburgh Chapter at Phipps Garden Center
November 14, 2019 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima & Atsumi Sewell
Workshop theme : 2-16 Morimono
Fee : I.I. member $5.00, Non member $8.00
Sogetsu October Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
October 24, 2019 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Vanda Wall
Demonstration : The similarities and the differences of 4-3 With Branches Only and 5-14 Composition
With Branches – A Two-step Approach
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu September Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
September 26, 2019 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Atsumi Sewell
Demonstration : The similarities and the differences of 4-15 Keeping in mind the View from Above and 5-9 Floor Position Arrangement
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu August Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
August 22, 2019 10:00am – 1:00pm
Demonstration : Similarities and Differences of 4-12 Focusing on the Use of Water and 5-13 Glass Containers
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu July Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
July 25, 2019 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Vanda Wall
Demonstration : Similarities and Differences of 2-17, 18 or 19 Variation #8 Combined Styles and
3-4 Two or More Containers
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu June Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
June 27, 2019 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Atsumi Sewell
Demonstration : Similarities and Differences of 4-2 With Leaves Only and 5-4 Green Plant Materials
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu May Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
May 23, 2019 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima
Demonstration : Similarities and differences of 3-8 Colors in a Same Tonal Range and 4-1 With Flowers Only
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu April Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
April 25, 2019 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Vanda Wall
Demonstration : Similarities and Differences of 2-13,14 or 15 Variation #6 and 3-19 To be Viewed
from All Angles
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu March Workshop at Phipps Garden Center (in Small auditorium)
March 28, 2019 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Atsumi Sewell
Demonstration ; Similarities and Differences of 4-11 Using Both Fresh and Unconventional Materials
and 5-7 Composition Using Unconventional Materials
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu February Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
February 28, 2019 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima
Demonstration : Similarity and Difference of 3-15, Composition of Surfaces Made by Massing
of Lines and 3-16, Intertwining Plant materials
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu January Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
January 24, 2019 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Vanda Wall
Demonstration : Similarity and Differences of Variation #5 and Kabuwake
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu December / Holiday Workshop and Luncheon at Phipps Garden Center
December 13, 2018 10:00am – 2:00pm
Holiday arrangement (Yellow Book 2-20), Beginners can do Basic or Variations
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima & Atsumi Sewell
Fee : $15.00 includes Holiday materials, bring other materials
RSVP by Dec. 10th
Bring a dish to share
Sogetsu November Workshop – Joint Workshop with Ikebana International Pittsburgh Chapter #25 at Phipps Garden Center
November 8, 2018 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima & Atsumi Sewell
Workshop Theme : Composition with Branches – A Two Step Approach, Book 5-14
Home work – Make composition with branches at home prior to the workshop
Fee : $8.00 (Beverage and dessert will be provided)
Sogetsu October Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
October 25, 2018 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Atsumi Sewell
Demonstration : Composition Using Unconventional Materials, Book 5 – 7
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu September Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
September 27, 2018 10:00am – 1:00pmInstructor : Vanda Wall
Demonstration : Glass Containers, Book 5 – 13
Fee : $10.00
2018 Fair in the Park exhibition, Sept. 7th ~ 9th, 2018 at Garden Center
Sogetsu August Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
August 23, 2018 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima
Demonstration : “Tsubo” Vases, Book 5 – 10
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu July Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
July 26, 2018 10:00am – 1:00pm in Small Auditorium
Instructor : Atsumi Sewell
Demonstration : Floor Position Arrangement, Book 5-9
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu June Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
June 28, 2018 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Vanda Wall
Demonstration : Green Plant Materials, Book 5 – 4
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu May Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
May 24, 2018 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima
Demonstration : Jumonji- Dome ( Cross – bar fixture ), Book 5 – 5
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu April Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
April 26, 2018 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Vanda Wall
Demonstration : Seasonal Plant Materials, Book 5 – 1
Fee : $10.00
Contemporary Craft Gallery – April, 2018
Sogetsu March Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
March 22, 2018 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Atsumi Sewell
Demonstration : Selection from The 50 Principles of Sogetsu, Book 5 – 23
Fee : $10.00
#29 & 48 from The 50 principles of Sogetsu were demonstrated
2018 Home and Garden Show Mar. 2 ~ 11
Sogetsu February Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
February 22, 2018 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Vanda Wall
Demonstration : Arrangements on the Table, Book 5 – 3
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu January Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
January 25, 2018 10;00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima
Demonstration : Tate-no-Soegi- Dome ( Vertical Fixture), Book 5 – 2
Fee : $10.00
* Try Tate no Soegi Dome in various shape of Nageire container
Sogetsu December/Holiday Workshop & Potluck luncheon
December 14, 2017 10:00am – 2:00pm
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima
Introduction of 50 Principles of Sogetsu #49 & 50 and demonstration of Holiday arrangement
Fee : $25.00 Includes white and green main materials, bring floral materials to add color and dish to share
Point of lesson ; Three important elements – Line, Color and Mass
Sogetsu November Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
November 16, 2017 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Atsumi Sewell
Introduction of 50 Principles of Sogetsu #47 & 48 and demonstration of choice
Fee : $10.00
Point of lesson ; Look for the materials you’ve never used, seen, unusual or overlooked before and try them. Same goes for the containers, try to make your own containers as well.
Sogetsu October Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
October 26, 2017 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima
Introduction of 50 Principles of Sogetsu # 44 ~ 46 and demonstration of choice
Fee : $10.00
Point of lesson ; Importance of Dense and Sparse parts in the arrangement.
Is the main feature the flowers or the container.
Sogetsu September Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
September 28, 2017 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima
Introduction of 50 Principles of Sogetsu #41 ~ 43 and demonstration of choice
Fee : $10.00
Point of Lesson ; Conditioning of Materials – Cutting under the water, Vinegar, Salt, Alcohol, Pump,
warm water etc. Try and learn which method works the best for certain materials
Exhibition at Fair in the Park, 2017
Sept. 8~10th
Setup Sept. 7th from 10:00am at Garden Center
Sogetsu August Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
August 24, 2017 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Atsumi Sewell
Introduction of 50 Principles of Sogetsu #38 ~ 40 and demonstration of choice
Fee : $10.00
Point of Lesson ; The arrangement should be harmonized with the surroundings where it is placed
Sogetsu July Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
July 27, 2017 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Vanda Wall
Introduction of 50 Principles of Sogetsu #34 ~ 37 and demonstration of choice
Fee : $10.00
Point of lesson ; Pay attention to where you are going to place your arrangement.
You can create a large arrangement by using a collection of containers
Sogetsu June Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
June 22, 2017 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Atsumi Sewell
Introduction of 50 Principles of Sogetsu #27 ~ 33 and Demonstration of Choice
Fee : $10.00
Point of lesson ; Pay attention to the choice of container as well as other components. Ikebana is an encounter of materials, container and the arranger.
Sogetsu May Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
May 25, 2017 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Vanda Wall
Introduction of the 50 Principles of Sogetsu #22 ~ 26 and Demonstration of Choice
Fee : $10.00
Point of lesson ; While arranging, stand back and take a second look
Sogetsu April Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
April 27, 2017 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Atsumi Sewell
Introduction of 50 Principles of Sogetsu #15 ~ 21 and Demonstration of choice
Fee : $10.00
Point of Lesson ; Basic Upright Style is the foundation of Sogetsu Ikebana. Learn and memorize
the position and the angle of three Main stems in Basic and Variations
Sogetsu March Workshop at phipps Garden Center
March 23, 2017 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Vanda Wall
Introduction of the 50 Principles of Sogetsu # 10 ~14 and demonstration of choice
Fee : $10.00
Point of Lesson ; When arranging Kakei, be aware of the space between Shin and Soe
Sogetsu February Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
February 23, 2017 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima
Introduction of the 50 Principles of Sogetsu #5 ~ 9 and demonstration of choice
Fee : $10.00
Point of Lesson ; Mastering the Kakei-Ho (Refer to P-3 in Yellow Book) is the key to accomplish fast progress in Sogetsu Ikebana.
Let’s start with drawing Kakei-Zu (Diagram) before arranging .
Sogetsu January Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
January 26,2017 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Vanda Wall
Introduction of the 50 Principles of Sogetsu # 1~4 and demonstration of choice
Fee : $10.00
Point of lesson; We need to emphasize one flower, one branch that were found in nature to make beautiful arrangements.
Sogetsu December/Holiday Workshop and Potluck Luncheon
December 8, 2016 10:00am – 2:00pm at Phipps Garden Center
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima
Theme : Holiday arrangements
Fee : $15.00 includes materials, RSVP to Reiko by Dec.1
Bring a dish to share
Some photos from Workshop and Luncheon, good work and good food!
Sogetsu November Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
November 17, 2016 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima
Demonstration : Variation #8 Nageire and Paying attention to the Container and to the Place Where the arrangement will be Put
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu October Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
October 27, 2016 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Vanda Wall
Demonstration : Variation #6 Slanting Moribana and Vegetables and/or
Fruits in an Arrangement
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu September workshop at Phipps Garden Center
September 29, 2016 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Atsumi Sewell
Demonstration : Variation #2 Slanting Moribana and Vines
Fee : $10.00
Exhibition at Fair in the Park, 2016 Sept. 9th through 11th
putting in date : Thursday, Sept.8th from 10:00am
Sogetsu August Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
August 25, 2016 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Vanda Wall
Demonstration : Variation #3 Moribana and Kabuwake
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu July Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
July 28,2016 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima
Demonstration : Variation #5 Moribana and Focusing on the Use of Water
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu June Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
June 23, 2016 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Atsumi Sewell
Demonstration : Variation #3 Slanting Moribana and Showing Lines at Base
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu May Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
May 26, 2016 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Vanda Wall
Demonstration : Variation #2 Upright Nageire and Vertical Composition
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu April Workshop at Phipps Garden Center ( Joint Workshop with I.I. Pittsburgh Chapter )
April 14, 2016 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima
Demonstration : Variation #4 Upright Moribana and Composition of Mass and Line
Fee : $5.00 for I.I. member, $8.00 for Guest
Sogetsu March Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
March 24, 2016 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Atsumi Sewell
Demonstration : Variation #1 Slanting Moribana and To be Viewed from all angles
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu February Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
February 25, 2016 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Atsumi Sewell
Demonstration : Basic Slanting Nageire and Composition of Surfaces by Using Leaves
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu January Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
January 28, 2016 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Vanda Wall
Demonstration : Basic Upright Moribana Reversed and Dried, Bleached or Colored Materials
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu December Workshop & Luncheon
December 10,2015 10:00am – 2:00pm
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima & Atsumi Sewell
Holiday arrangement
Fee : $25.00 includes container and materials
Bring a dish to share
Sogetsu November Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
november 19, 2015 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima
Demonstration : Basic Upright Moribana and Composition of Surfaces Made by Massing of Lines
Sogetsu October Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
October 22, 2015 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Atsumi Sewell
Demonstration : Variation #4 Slanting Nageire and Composition of Mass and Lines
Sogetsu September Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
There will be NO September Workshop due to our 25th anniversary event scheduled on Sept. 25th
Sogetsu Pittsburgh 25th anniversary Celebration
September 25th, 2015 11:00am – 1:00pm
Demonstration and Luncheon at Southpoite Golf Club
Fair in the Park, 2015
We’ll be setting up the arrangements for the Fair on Thursday, Sept. 10
from 10:00am at Phipps Garden Center. If you’d like to participate please contact Reiko Nakajima
Sogetsu August Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
August 27, 2015 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Atsumi Sewell
Demonstration : Variation #7 Floating Arrangement and
Composition of Straight and Curved Lines
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu July Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
July 23, 2015 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima
Demonstration : Variation #5 Slanting, Moribana and Using Both Fresh and
Unconventional Materials
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu June Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
June 25, 2015 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Vanda Wall
Demonstration : Variation #2 Slanting Moribana and Two or More Containers
Sogetsu May Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
May 28, 2015 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Atsumi Sewell
Demonstration : Variation #2 Slanting, Nageire and Only One Kind of Material
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu April Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
April 23, 2015 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Vanda Wall
Demonstration : Variation #1 Slanting, Moribana and Showing Lines at Base
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu March Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
March 26, 2015 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Atsumi Sewell
Demonstration : Basic upright Moribana and Disassembling and Rearranging the Materials
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu February Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
February 26, 2015 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima
Demonstration : Variation #1 Upright Nageire and Composition of Curved Lines
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu January Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
January 22, 2015 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Vanda Wall
Demonstration : Basic Slanting, Nageire and Vines
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu December/Holiday Workshop and Luncheon
December 11, 2014 10:00am – 2:00pm at Phipps Garden Center
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima
Fee : $10.00 includes all the materials (RSVP by Dec. 1st)
Everyone brings dish to share
Sogetsu November Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
Canceled
Sogetsu October Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
October 23, 2014 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima
Demonstration : Variation #3 and With Leaves Only
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu September Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
September 25, 2014 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Atsumi Sewell
Demonstration : Variation #4 and Using both Fresh and Unconventional Materials
Fee : $10.00
Fair in The Park, 2014
Our arrangements will be on display at Phipps Garden Center as a part of
Fair in the Park, 2014, Sept 5 – 7.
Hours are Fri. 1:00pm – 7:00pm, Sat. 10:00am – 7:00pm and Sun. 10:00am -5:00pm
Please come and see!
Sogetsu August Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
August 28, 2014 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Vanda Wall
Demonstration : Variation #5 and Two or More containers
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu July Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
July 24, 2014 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Atsumi Sewell
Demonstration : Variation #1 and With Branches Only
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu June Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
June 26, 2014 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Vanda Wall
Demonstration : Variation #3 and Only One Kind of Material
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu May Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
May 22, 2014 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima
Demonstration : Variation #6 and In a Suiban Without Kenzan
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu April Workshop
April 24, 2014 10:00am – 1:00pm at Phipps Garden Center
Instructor : Vanda Wall
Demonstration : Variation #2 and Showing Lines at Base
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu March Workshop
Mar.27, 2014 10:00am – 1:00pm at Phipps Garden Center
Instructor : Atsumi Sewell
Demonstration : Basic Upright and Colors in the Same Tonal Range / in Contrast
Fee : $10.00
Cherry Blossom Festival at North Hills Art Center
when : Saturday, Mar.29 2014, 12:00 – 3:00pm
What : Tea ceremony, Bonsai demo & sale, Calligraphy demo with personalized
T-shirts for sale, Ikebana display, Kimono exhibit, Live Koto music
and children’s activities. Participants of the tea ceremony will take home
handmade ceramic tea bowl.
Tickets : Adults – $25 (all activities and tea ceremony),
Children under 12 – $8 (all activities except tea ceremony)
Registration : go to www.northhillsartcenter.org or call 412-364-3622
Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show
Mar.7 – 16 at David L Lawrence Convention Center
Putting arrangements in Mar. 6 from 1:00pm
Make your own Container Pottery Class
Mar.1 & 22 1:00pm – 3:00pm at North Hills Art Center
Fee : $25.00
Sogetsu February Workshop
February 27, 2014 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima
Demonstration : Variation #1 Upright and Composition of Surfaces Made by
the Massing of Lines
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu January Workshop
January 23, 2014 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Vanda Wall
Demonstration : Basic Slanting and Vertical Composition
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu December Workshop (Holiday Workshop & Luncheon)
December 12, 2013 10:00am – 2:00pm
Instructor : All instructors
Holiday Arrangement
Fee : $20.00 ( Includes materials )
* Bring a dish to share for the luncheon following the workshop
Sogetsu November Workshop (Joint Workshop with I. I. )
November 14, 2013 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima
Lesson theme : Composition of Mass and Line (Straight or Curved)
Fee : $8.00
Sogetsu October Workshop
October 24, 2013 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Atsumi Sewell
Demonstration : Variation #2 Slanting and Dried, Bleached or Colored Materials
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu September Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
September 26, 2013 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Vanda Wall
Demonstration : Variation #4 and Repeating Similar Forms or Shapes
Fee : $10.00
Fair in the Park, 2013
We have our display at Phipps Garden Center as a part of Fair in the Park, 2013
Hours are Sept. 6, 1 to 7pm, Sept. 7, 10am to 7pm and Sept. 8, 10am to 5pm
Please come and see!
Sogetsu August Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
August 22, 2013 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Atsumi Sewell
Demonstration : Variation #1 Slanting and Focusing on the Uses of Water
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu July Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
July 25, 2013 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Vanda Wall
Demonstration : Variation #7 and Two or More Containers
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu June Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
June 27, 2013 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima
Demonstration : Variation #4 Slanting and Simplified Arrangement
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu May Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
May 23, 2013 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Atsumi Sewell
Demonstration : Basic Slanting and Disassembling and Rearranging the materials
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu April Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
April 25, 2013 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Vanda Wall
Demonstration : Variation #3 Upright and Composition of Straight Lines
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu March Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
Mar. 28, 2013 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Beverly Jordan
Demonstration : Variation #3 Slanting and Composition Using Leaves Only
Fee : $10.00
Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show, Feb 28 2013 2:00pm ~
Society of Contemporary Craft , Mar. 8, 2013 2:00pm ~
We’ll be putting arrangements in for these events, anybody interested in participating please contact Reiko ASAP
Sogetsu February Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
Feb. 28, 2013 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima
Demonstration : Variation #1 Upright & Composition of Surfaces made by Massing of Lines
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu January Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
Jan. 24, 2013 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Vanda Wall
Demonstration : Variation #2 Slanting & Using both Fresh and Unconventional material
Fee : $10.00
Sogetsu 2013 Workshop Schedule
Happy New Year!
Here is our 2013 Workshop schedule, the theme for the workshop will be announced in an e-mail reminder prior to the workshop. Dates are on the 4th Thursdays except Nov. & Dec.
January 24, February 28, March 28, April 25, May 23, June 27, July 25,
August, 22, September 26, October 24, November 14, December 12
Sogetsu December Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
(Holiday Workshop & Luncheon)
Dec. 13th 10:00am – 2:00pm
Instructor : All Instructors
Fee: $15.00 (All the materials included)
RSVP to Reiko by Dec. 5th
Bring a dish to share
Sogetsu November Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
(Joint Workshop with Ikebana International)
Nov.8th. 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima
Using split bamboo (Bamboo will be provided)
Fee: $5 for I.I.member, $8 for guest
Chrysanthemum Festival at North Hills Art Center
Nov.3rd, 1:00 – 5:00pm
1:30pm ~ Tea Ceremony, 3:00pm ~ Calligraphy workshop,
4:00pm ~ Sushi & Snacks
Pottery display & Sale by April West & Jeff Guerrero, Ikebana display by Sogetsu Pittsburgh Study Group
For tickets, please go to www.northhillsartcenter.com
Sogetsu October Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
Oct. 25th, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Vanda Wall
Using Vines or Berries, Bittersweet vines will be provided
Fee: $10.00
Sogetsu September Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Beverly Jordan
Using Sunflowers, Fee : $10.00
A Fair in the Park, 2012
Sept. 7 ~ 9 at Mellon Park
We’ll be displaying our bamboo structure and arrangement in the Mirrored Room at
Phipps Garden Center.
We’ll be setting up Thursday, Sept.6 2012 from 10:00am, if you’d like to participate please contact Reiko and bring a pair of gloves and pliers.
If you can’t participate please come and see our display.
Fair hours are: 1:00pm – 7:00pm Friday, 10:00am – 7:00pm Saturday,
10:00am – 5:00pm Sunday
Save the date!
Special Workshop with Master Instructor Mr. Tetsunori Kawana
August 23, 2012, 9:30am ~ at Phipps Garden Center
AM Workshop : Using leaves only, PM Workshop : Group Work on constructing wood pieces
Fee : $115 includes material & lunch
Registration by Aug. 9, 2012
Sogetsu July Workshop at Phipps Garden Center
10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor : Reiko Nakajima
Using Lilies, Fees : $10.00
More coming soon