Nancy Seirin Locke has taught ikebana in Burlingame and San Mateo since 1998. Having studied Wafu ikebana with Seiga Hoyrup since 1990, she now holds the rank of Sanyo and was given the ikebana name of Seirin (Pure Sparkle). She is known for inspirational teaching, helping her students to look at floral materials with “fresh eyes” and to create beautiful fresh arrangements. Her expertise in ikebana design and experience in horticulture and gardening is intrinsic to her work and is passed along to her students.

Nancy participates actively in ikebana events in addition to teaching. She is a board member of the San Francisco chapter of Ikebana International. Her arrangements have been exhibited at the biennial Wafukai Flower Shows in Cupertino, Filoli Estate’s Spring Flower Show in Woodside, the Asian Art Museum, Ikebana International shows in San Francisco, Bouquets to Art at the Fine Arts Museum, and the Presidio Officers’ Club in San Francisco.

She demonstrates ikebana often, including shows for the annual San Francisco Cherry Blossom Festival, Ikebana International in San Francisco and Sacramento, the Interior Design Department at Canada College in Redwood City, Wafukai Ikebana Society in Cupertino, and San Mateo Arboretum Society, and other social and garden clubs.