DE BRANCH
The Sogetsu Branch Nederland was founded in 1981; it is part of the Sogetsu Foundation in Tokyo. Its objective is to pass on the developments and information from Japan to its members. The Branch has a board and around 115 members. The Branch director is responsible for the direct contacts with Japan and provides a clear image both inside the Branch as well as to the outside world.
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Branch directors
2010-heden:Anne-Riet Vugts-Luyten
2006-2010 : Marja Vervoort-Biemond
1993-2006 : Anke Ma-Verhoeven
1981-1993 : Birgit Christensen
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Branch director
Anne-Riet Vugts-Luyten |
SOGETSU PRINCIPLES:
The basic of Sogetsu consist of basic style and variations. Through these the sense of proportions, space and colours are studied and developed. Later, some forty themes are introdeced. Colour, lines, mass and space play an important role. The free arrangements are aimed at the development of one's own creativity and inner growth. Text books and literature are available in the Japanese language and also in English. In many countries teachers are lecturing to students, interested in the Sogetsu priciples.
Free expression is stimulated by the use of specific techniques through which the outlines (shapes) of natural materials can be changed.
The use of materials like metal, perspex, glass and textile make it possible to make arrangements in a non conventional manner.
An arrangement can be make in any environment and in any size.
Sogetsu ikebana is an artistic creation, expressed in an arrangement with natural materials or sculptures.
For more information refer to: www.sogetsu.or.jp
ACTIVITIES:
Lessons
Lessons according the Sogetsu syllabus are given in Dutch by qualified teachers (approved by Japan). They follow the rules and latest developments of the Sogetsu Foundation and they use tuition materials from Japan.
Both adults and children can follow lessons. Those interested may apply for the Sogetsu teachers course. The tuition-fees are variable.
Some teachers are invited abroad as visiting lectures. The spoken language is English.
For further information: please refer to the treasurer.
Theory file
Next to the existing Japanese textbooks the Branch teachers have composed a theory file with additional instructions for the students. It is available to all members.
Next to this file a special segment has been developed to support the teachers. This part is available to the teachers of the Branch only.
For further information: refer to the treasurer.
Expositions
There are various annual Sogetsu Ikebana expositions. These are organized by individual teachers or by Sogetsu Branch Nederland.
Often, there is a co-operation with artists from other disciplines or with other Ikebana schools.
For further information: please refer to the agenda.
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Exhibitions of the Branch
2010: Exhibition "Flower in Stone", Gilze
2008: Exhibition Arboretum, Oudenbosch
2007: "The road to Ikebana", Hortus Leiden
2005: Expositie Galerie Lambèr, Valkenswaard
2003: "East meets West",Tilburg
2002: Exposition Floriade, Haarlem
2000: Slot Zeist
1996: Exhibition Mobach, Utrecht
1995: Exhibition Brabanthallen, Den Bosch
1992: Floriade Zoetermeer
1991: Exhibition Volkenkundig museum, Breda
1989: Exhibition Arboretum Oudenbosch
1986: Exhibition Volkenkundig museum, Breda
1984: Exhibition Volkenkundig museum, Breda
1982: Exhibition Volkenkundig museum, Breda
1981: Opening exposition Bouvigne, Breda
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photo:
exhibition
"Flower in Stone"
Gilze 2010
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photo:
exhibition Arboretum Oudenbosch 2008
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photo:
"the road to Ikebana",
Hortus Leiden 2007
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photo left:
exhibition
"East meets West",
Tilburg 2003
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photo:
Exhibition Galerie Lambèr
Valkenswaard 2005
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photo's:
Volkundig museum, Breda 1992
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openings exhibition Bouvigne;Breda 1981
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Floriade Zoetermeer, 1992
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Workshops and demonstrations
Many teachers organize workshops and demonstrations for an interested audience. Often, these are integrated in spouse programs during international meetings.
Seminars
Sogetsu Branch Nederland organizes bi-annual-seminars including various workshops. These are conducted by a master-instructor from Japan or by a highly qualified teacher. Members of other Branches and Study Groups are welcome to partcipate.
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2011: Mrs. Sumura, Etten-Leur
2009: Mr. Kawana, Vlezenbeek, Azalea Study Group Belgium
2006: Mr. Kawana, Vught
2002: Mr .Kawana, Hoeven
2001: Sogetsu Branch, Hoeven
2000: Mr. Kawana, Driebergen
1999: Sogetsu Branch en Studiegr. Vlaanderen Retie, Belgium
1998: Mr. Kawana, Ossendrecht
1995: Mrs. Shimura, Lunteren
1994: Studiegroep Vlaanderen,Izegem, Belgium
1992: Sogetsu Branch, Ossendrecht
1990: Mrs. Shimura, Prinsenbeek
1988: Fukushima en Nakamura,Prinsenbeek
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photo:
Mrs.Sumura, Etten-Leur 2011 |
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photo:
Mr.Kawana, Vught 2006 |
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Meetings, Branch magazine, newsletter, website
Members are informed during meetings, by the Branch magazine, by newsletters and via the website.
Brochure of Sogetsu Branch Nederland
In a flyer the most important features of Sogetsu Branch Nederland are mentioned. This flyer can be requested at the treasurer free of charge.
Sogetsu tulip
A new species of Tulip was introduced to mark the occasion of 400 year of trading relations between The Netherlands and Japan in the year 2000. It was named "Sogetsu". The flower was used in the closing arrangement during a demonstration by master-instructor Tetsunori Kawana in Zeist.
The tulip is for sale in the Netherlands since.
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photo:
Tulip "Sogetsu" in 2000
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Events: the Netherlands-Japan
Regularly, Sogetsu Branch Nederland is asked to participate in various public events, related to Japan. For the exhibition "Japanse Zomer 2006", in the van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Marja Vervoort-Biemond made a large Sogetsu ikebana object in the main hall of the museum.
Contacts
Sogetsu Branch Nederland keeps close contacts with the Belgian "Study Group Sogetsu Azalea", with Ikebana International Netherlands and with the Nederlandse Ikebana Vereniging. Joint events are organized on a regular basis.
Interested to become a member?
Click information@sogetsubranchnederland.nl
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