Sogetsu Foundation headquartered in Tokyo Japan, has developed a curriculum to enable beginners to master the rich and satisfying art of ikebana or Japanese flower arranging. The curriculum is covered in two textbooks of 40 lessons each. The first text covers the basic styles and techniques. The second text helps students develop the art of free style arranging. After finishing the texts, students continue to study in order to fully develop the creative abilities and technical skills to express themselves in their arrangements. More information on the curriculum is available on the Sogetsu Foundation website.
The following local recognized teachers and organizations offer classes following the Sogetsu curriculum.
Boulder/Lafayette
Alexandra Shenpen: 303-666-6587 ashenpen@gmail.com
Eileen Kay: 303-449-0192
Hazel Thornley: 303-499-4161
Kalapa Ikebana
For information on classes contact:
Mitra Adams, registrar: 303-250-7005 himitraadams@gmail.com
Or consult the webpage: www.boulder.shambhala.org
Broomfield
Kimiko Kuno: 303-520-4654 monijessi@Comcast.net
Centennial
Kinko Ohata: 303-771-0253 kinkoohata@msn.com
Colorado Springs/Monument
Jan Cashman: 719-481-9646 cashman481@aol.com
Karen Hench: 719-579-9788 ksysse@comcast.net
Denver/Littleton
Seiko Yoshikawa: 303-973-1759 Seiko_yo@yahoo.com
Fort Collins
Sharon Stuart: 970-221-0983 sharonstuart@gmail.com
Longmont
Keiko Yamamori: 303-443-9615 keikoyamamori@aol. com
Wheat Ridge
Ruby Maruyama: 303-238-1433 hhmrem2@gmail.com
