The San Mateo chapter of the JACL is organizing a ikebana demonstration and class for children ages 8 to 16. The class will be held at the San Mateo Community Center Gardener's Hall, corner of 5" and South Claremont, San Mateo, on January 24, 2026 from 1:30 to 3:00.

All materials will be provided, and no prior experience is necessary. Participants will have the opportunity to learn the basics of ikebana and create their own floral arrangements to take home.

The oldest Ikebana school, Ikenobo, will be taught by Sensei Kurasaki. A modest fee of $10 will be applied for materials and the deadline, for the first 18 students, will be January 11, 2026.

Please email Diana Okamoto at dianaokamoto@gmail.com, to register.