Ikebana by Soho Sakai, Sogetsu School |
COME AND
ENJOY A BREATH OF SPRINGTIME at IKEBANA - FOREVER NEW! Saturday & Sunday March 21 & 22, 1998 |
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largest and most exciting exhibition and performance of Ikebana (Japanese
Flower Art). Presented by the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter, Ikebana International. |
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San Francisco County Fair Building, 9th Ave. & Lincoln, Golden Gate Park 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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| For ticket information, call (707) 794-9638 or (415) 566-2976 | |
| Proceeds benefit
restoration projects in Golden Gate Park and Strybing Arboretum Botanical Gardens |
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More than 100 stunning flower arrangements greet visitors at this popular biennial exhibition. Fresh floral beauty is celebrated by outstanding artists from a dozen local Ikebana schools. Many centuries old, traditional Japanese styles are presented, as well as scores of the most modern and avant garde interpretations. Visitors also enjoy performances both days by leading Bay Area floral artists who create Ikebana on stage in demonstration programs.
Ikebana demonstrations by outstanding Bay Area artists are some of the most popular features of the flower show. The 1998 show will present some of the chapter's most accomplished artists. Click here to see demonstration schedule and artists.
Ikebana - Forever New! will open with a festive Preview Party on Friday, March 20 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Click here for details and reservations.
Sales at the show include made-to-order Ikebana arrangements as well as unique vases and containers created by noted Bay Area potters.
Information about local Ikebana classes is available and tickets are sold for valuable prizes.
Tickets purchased in advance are $3.00.
To order, call (707) 794-9638 or (415) 566-2976.
Admission tickets at the door are $5.00;
students & seniors: $3.00.
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Ikebana by Kinko Saiki Ikenobo School |
| The roots of Ikebana lie in the past, but contemporary expressions of this popular art bring new life to old traditions. Just as the seasons of nature bring new flowers and branches, Ikebana artists around the world continue to grow and widen their vision and the spirit of Ikebana remains forever new. | ![]() |
| Steering Committee Members; Shuko Kobayashi (Designer), Shirley Burnell, Betty Dowd, Agnes van Boeschoten, Pearl Kimura, Phyllis Cima, and Carole Gray | |
DON'T MISS "IKEBANA - FOREVER NEW!" |
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