Welcome to Ann Arbor Chapter 183
About Us and Upcoming Events
Ikebana International - Ann Arbor (Since 1974)
Ikebana (ē-kĕ-bah-nah)
- We teach Ikebana, the creative and meditative art of Japanese flower arranging, similar to painting, calligraphy and sculpture.
- Ikebana uses principles and creative theories to arrange “living flowers” or “making flowers come alive”. Ikebana evokes the whole of nature itself, and people’s relationship with nature.
Ikebana International Ann Arbor Chapter #183, in our 51st year,
meets the third Thursday of each month September - May at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1500 Scio Church Road, Ann Arbor, MI
- At each of our meetings, an instructor will demonstrate how to make an ikebana arrangement and then participants make their own arrangements to take home.
- Non-Ikebana International members are encouraged to attend our meetings to learn more about ikebana. Pre-registration is required and there is a $25.00 fee for flowers and instructor costs for each meeting. Members of Ikebana International pay a reduced fee of $20.00.
- If you would like to receive our newsletter or more information about our organization please contact us via the button below or send an email to a2ikebana@gmail.com. We look forward to welcoming you to our next meeting!
October 15 Workshop - Sogetsu Ikebana Slanting Style
Slanting Style Moribana
taught by Sogetsu Instructor, Leslie Rosinski
Please join Leslie Rosinski in creating a slanting style Moribana. In this lesson the three main stems will be separated into two Kenzanwithin the same low sided container. We will focus on the feel of the water flowing through the two Kenzancreating depth and diversity.
September -Ichiyo Ascending Form
Ichiyo Ikebana - Ascending Form - Beauty of Upward Lines
For our September meeting, Terre Voegeli, IchiyoJunior Master taught a workshop on the IchiyoAscending Form. This form emphasizes the beauty of upward lines and the spaces they create. It explores a sense of solidity by arranging long stems upright, whether the materials are straight, curved, or trailing. Filler flowers may be grouped in a low mass or extended in longer lines when appropriate
JUNE IN-HOUSE EXHIBITION - Nature Unfolding
Please visit our Gallery to enjoy the arrangements created by our members for “Nature Unfolding” – An Ikebana Exhibition:
Ikebana International Ann Arbor Chapter held its 2026 Annual Exhibition on Thursday June 18
In our Annual Exhibition, we share the timeless Japanese art of flower arrangement, featuring a display of contemporary and traditional arrangements.
This mindful celebration is a silent dialogue of branches, floral elements, and negative space, converging to mirror the universe.
It invites viewers to witness the delicate, fleeting dance between humanity and nature, finding profound tranquility in transient beauty.
The Zen of Ikebana invites you to:
•Embrace Impermanence
•Appreciate The Art of Emptiness
•Experience A Living Meditation