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!
February 19, 2026 Chapter Zoom Meeting
February 19 Zoom Meeting - Budding Fortunes
Professor Nancy Stalker gives us a fascinating glimpse into the world of the biggest ikebana schools in Japan, during the time of Ikebana International's early establishment.
Prof. Stalker talks us through the competitive strategies of three principal ikebana schools – Ikenobo, Ohara, and Sogetsu – during the 1950’s through 1970’s.
The strategies that built the power of these schools were the same strategies that supported rapid corporate growth in Japan during those times, such as strong brand identity, diversification, and rationalization, leading these schools’ businesses to thrive and continue to operate today.
March 2026 Exhibition: Ikebana & Ceramic Art Collaboration -March 25-28
DESCRIPTION
Join us, as the Scarab Club presents Stems & Vessels, a collaborative exhibition combining ceramic vessels and ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement in an exhibition activation.
Curated by ceramicist Terri Marra alongside ikebana specialists from the Ikebana International Detroit and Ann Arbor Chapters, the exhibition features Jiyuka—a contemporary, freeform approach to ikebana.
In conjunction with the NCECA Conference (National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts),
EXHIBITION
Stems & Vessels will be open to the public throughout the NCECA Conference (National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts), Wednesday, March 25 – Saturday, March 28, in the Scarab Club’s Upper Level
Scarab Club Artists Lounge, 217 Farnsworth St, Detroit, MI 48202
SPECIAL EVENT
Live demonstration of Jiyuka will take place on March 25, 10:30 to 12:00.
Admission is $20.00 , space is limited and reservations are required.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stems-vessels-a-collaborative-exhibition-tickets-1981971753869
January 2026 Chapter Zoom Meeting
January 15 Zoom Meeting - Ikebana & the Poinsettia of Mexico
Join Lidia Villalobos, Second Master of the Ohara School of Ikebana for “Ikebana & The Poinsettia of Mexico.” Lidia curates a collection of exquisite vases from her native Mexico. To these regional containers she marries a stunning array of poinsettias.