Ikebana International Ann Arbor Chapter 183

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Ikebana International Ann Arbor Chapter 183

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March 2023 Workshop - Ichiyo Ikebana

Ichiyo Ikebana Basic Moribana Upright and Slanting Style

On a warm and sunny March, Janet Knowlton taught the Ichiyo school of Ikebana, focusing on the Basic Moribana Upright and Slanting Style - one of the basics of Ikebana. Janet demonstrated proportion, line, and

stem placement to create a beautiful and balanced arrangement. Janet discussed how to move beyond basic arrangement elements to use line to create movement. She also demonstrated the additional elements of space and mass.. This was another great opportunity for both the seasoned practitioner and beginners to step back to the basics to help us grow in this beautiful art.

February 2023 Workshop - Sogetsu Ikebana

Sogetsu Ikebana - Basic Upright Moribana Style

On a warm and wonderful February, Leslie Rosinski taught Sogetsu school of Ikebana, focusing on the Basic Upright Style - the very basis of Ikebana. We measured our stems and placed them at certain angles within the kenzan as to achieve a pleasing effect. We do many free-style arrangements, but it is always good for both the seasoned practitioner and beginners to step back to the basics to help us along our way within this beautiful art.

January 2023 Workshop - Ichiyo Ikebana

Ichiyo Ikebana - The Three Friends of Winter

For our January chapter meeting, Ichiyo instructor, Liz Larwa, led a workshop in creating a New Year’s arrangement using the basic upright style and focusing on traditional Japanese materials. We used pine, chrysanthemum, red berries and other materials. We learned about Mizuhiki, a cord which is often used in Japan in New Years arrangements, cards, gifts etc. as a symbol of warmth, affection, and togetherness. We learned various ways we can use it in our arrangements.

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December 2022 Workshop - Ichiyo Ikebana

Ichiyo Ikebana - Holiday Centerpiece Workshop

 For our December chapter meeting, Janet Knowlton of the Ichiyo School led our holiday centerpiece workshop. The arrangement could include a candle for a festive look with variety of different materials to add interest and compliment the arrangement. We hope everyone enjoys these throughout the holidays on your table, entryway, or sideboard.

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November 2022 Workshop - Sogetsu Ikebana

Sogetsu Ikebana - Unique Autumn Arrangements

 For our November chapter meeting, Leslie Rosinski, a teacher in the Sogetsu School of Ikebana taught a lesson using dried, bleached or colored materials. These materials can be arranged in positions independent of the container and can show lightness or texture which cannot be expressed by fresh materials. She  combined  bittersweet vines, chrysanthemums in deep saturated tones, fall grasses and various other dried materials in a basket to create unique autumn arrangements. 

October 2022 Workshop - Ichiyo Vertical Ikebana

Ichiyo Ikebana - Advanced Vertical Form

At our October chapter meeting, Terre Voegeli, Ichiyo Instructor taught a workshop focused on the 1st Ichiyo Advance form, the Vertical Form. The major motif of this form is a sense of vertical height no matter the shape of the container.  Our meeting was held in one of the Matthaei Botanical Garden greenhouses and all agreed that it was a fantastic venue. 

October Exhibition - Cranbrook House & Garden

Cranbrook Exhibition

Several of Ann Arbor’s members joined the Detroit Ikebana Chapter’s exhibition at Cranbrook House and Gardens the weekend of October 8th.

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September 2022 Workshop - 45th Anniversary and Gladiolas

Ichiyo School Ikebana

We celebrated 45 years of the Ann Arbor Chapter of Ikebana International with a delicious cake and a wonderful demonstration by our very own Chapter president and Sensei Liz Larwa. Liz is an instructor in the Ichiyo School and demonstrated how to use gladiolas in Ikebana arrangements at Matthaei Botanical Gardens.

Chapter 183 History

The Ann Arbor Ikebana Chapter is 45 years old this year!

You may have seen this mentioned in the Ikebana Headquarter newsletter and the most recent NCAR Seedlings. In reflection, our newsletter will be including small vignettes of past chapter events.


  • Just to start off, the Ann Arbor Ikebana Chapter #183 was formed from members of the Ann Arbor Garden Club, which had been very active in Oriental Flower Arranging competitions and exhibitions. Other principal members were those wanting an II chapter in Ann Arbor as an alternative to driving to the Detroit chapter.


  • May 1974 Prospective Chapter Status was granted by II Headquarters


  • September 1, 1977 Formal Chapter Status was granted

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