Upcoming Programs
Our chapter hosts a featured program or event monthly from September-June — including live workshops with certified guest instructors in different ikebana schools, online video programs, an annual exhibition, and occasional field trips.
Saturday, December 11, 2021
The World of Moss: Soothing Beauty, Subtle Yet Refined
Verdant, furry moss, of which there are some 1800 varieties, has the power to fascinate. Moss makes a literary appearance in an early-10th-century poem. Later a culture revolving around moss appreciation evolved through the influence of Zen and the Way of Tea's aesthetic concept of "refined and rustic." During the pandemic, moss is enjoying a comeback, and people are finding solace in moss terrariums and other interior items. Discover the complex yet delicate beauty of this lush greenery.
Time: 10: 30 am - 12 noon
Location: Online Program
Program Fee: Members and first-time guests: FREE. Others $10.
Advance registration required by Thursday, December 9
Saturday, January 8, 2022
The Modern Flower: Old Meets New in Arrangement
All manner of floral encounters await people around Kyoto. Florists do not just sell flowers but also arrange them on site with designer flair. Ikebana schools collaborate to revive the secret art of wrapping flowers in washi. A future school head seeks new paths by posting his playful arrangements to social media. One artist has created a novel way of arranging flowers directly in the hair. Discover the panache with which modern floral artists and artisans make the utmost of tradition.
Time: 10: 30 am - 12 noon
Location: Online Program
Program Fee: Members and first-time guests: FREE. Others $10.
Advance registration required by Thursday, January 6.
Benefits of Membership
Publications
A chapter year runs from July - June and includes membership in both our Lansing chapter and Ikebana International. Membership includes a subscription to the organization's beautiful full-color magazine (published 3 times annually) plus quarterly newsletters, as well as our local twice-monthly eNewsletter.
Programs and Events
Our chapter hosts programs and events once monthly from September-June and includes a combination of in-person workshops with certified instructors from different ikebana schools, online programs, an annual exhibition, and occasional field trips. Attendance at these events is free for members.
Join Our Chapter
Full membership is $100 annually. We also offer associate memberships to individuals who are already members of Ikebana International through another local chapter. The fee is $40 per year and includes all the same local benefits. Interested in joining? Click on the button below to get started.
Lansing Chapter Gallery
In early October our chapter held an exhibition at the University Club of MSU, displaying arrangements designed and created by our chapter members. Below are the arrangements from the exhibition. Click on any image to see a larger version.
Ikebana International Links
North Central American Region (NCAR)
The North and Central American Region (NCAR) is the largest region of seven regions within Ikebana International, reaching from Canada to the Panama Canal. Its Regional Advocate Committee seeks to strengthen relationships with the 68 NCAR chapters – through engagement, communication and knowledge sharing – to enhance chapter and school vitality.
Ikebana IWAYA Fund
The Ikebana Iwaya Fund (IIF) is an IRS 501(c) (3) non-profit organization established in 2006 to promote and support ikebana related activity in North America. It seeks to educate the general public and foster the growth of ikebana through collaboration and financial support of organizations with this shared mandate.
The Iwaya Fund is built with public donations, both general and specific. The Estate of Sumako Iwaya is matching these donations into the Endowment Fund. The dividend income generated by its permanent Endowment Fund is used to disburse as grants to its stakeholders (I.I. chapters, ikebana study groups, schools and teachers).Let me know what day(s) work for you.
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Ikebana International Lansing Chapter #134
P.O. Box 1284
East Lansing, MI 48826
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