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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. Our members represent different schools of ikebana, enriching our shared interest and “Friendship Through Flowers.”

We dedicate our efforts to the memory of Mrs. Mildred Schnitzer, founder of Portland Chapter 47 in 1961. Read more ABOUT us.

Ikebana International 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

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

2020-2021 Chapter Meetings

MONDAY, 1:00 p.m. Zoom Meetings – NCAR Ikebana Video Series

Feb 22 – Ichiyo (Valerie Eccleston)
Mar 01 – Ichiyo Encore
Mar 29 – Ohara (Satsuki Palter)
Apr 05 – Ohara Encore
Apr 26 – Sogetsu (Susan Cano)
May 03 – Sogetsu Encore
May 24 – 60th Chapter Anniversary – a virtual celebration

Exhibitions

Our annual exhibitions at the Portland Japanese Garden have been suspended until further notice.

Sogetsu Portland Branch offers their seasonal exhibitions, virtually:

December 2020 – Sogetsu – “Festive Winter”

Conferences

I.I. 12th World Convention, May 1 – 4, 2023 (Details to follow)

15th Asian Regional Conference, “Prakriti Laya – Rhythm of Nature,” Hyderabad, Telangana, India – 2021 (To be confirmed)