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Ikebana International Portland Chapter 47 meets regularly between September and June featuring programs about ikebana and related cultural arts, instilling an appreciation for the art of Japanese flower arranging. Chapter members from the greater Portland, Oregon area, in the spirit of "Friendship through Flowers" dedicate our efforts to the memory of Mrs. Mildred Schnitzer, who founded Chapter 47 in 1961. Read more ABOUT us.

IkebanaInternational is a cultural organization with chapters in 50 countries world-wide. Membership is open to everyone interested in the art of flower arranging, regardless of one’s previous knowledge. JOIN I.I.

In the community, we seek opportunities to meet you by participating in public events with ikebana exhibitions, demonstrations and other activities. Visit the GALLERY to see our past events.

Explore

About Ikebana describes the long history and evolution of the art in Japan, where today, there are numerous schools of ikebana.

Explore the websites of these schools to discover the similarities and differences:

Schools

Ikenobo
Ohara
Ryusei Ha
Saga Goryu
Sogetsu

Teachers from these five schools began teaching and established schools in Portland 70 years ago.

in Portland, Oregon

Currently, four schools of ikebana, Ikenobo, Ohara, Saga Goryu and Sogetsu offer classes. Click to LEARN more.

Exhibitions/Demonstrations

Major, open-to-the-public ikebana events featuring various ikebana schools and I.I. Chapters around the world:

I.I. Future Events

Please check the events calendars of these two gardens where members often demonstrate or conduct workshops.

Gresham Japanese Garden
Portland Japanese Garden

Conferences

15th Asian Regional Conference, “Prakriti Laya – Rhythm of Nature,” Hyderabad, Telangana, India – November 17-20, 2023

13th I.I. World Convention, Kyoto, April 25 - 28, 2025

19th North & Central American Regional (NCAR) Conference, October 13-17, 2024