Over 50 years of friendship through flowers

About Ikebana Lansing

The Lansing Chapter of Ikebana International was established in 1967 by a group of about 20 women who were interested in studying Japanese floral design. The group incorporated as an official chapter with the international organization in 1969, and celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2019. The Chapter’s first teacher, Adda Babcock, learned the art of ikebana while living in Japan and was given permission to teach in the USA when she returned to the states. Our chapter currently has certified instructors in the Ichiyo and Ohara schools of ikebana.

Ikebana, one of the traditional arts of Japan, has been practiced for over 600 years. It is a disciplined art form steeped in the philosophy of developing a closeness with nature. The art of Ikebana allows for creative expression within certain rules of construction. There are currently over 2,000 different schools of Ikebana registered with the Japanese Ministry of Education, each with its own style, patterns, and rules for arranging of floral and plant materials. There are chapters of Ikebana International throughout the world who meet to learn about Japanese culture and arts, and to experience the international organization’s motto: “Friendship through Flowers.”

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, January 14, 2023
"Mitsuhiki, Mitsumata, and Chrysanthemum"

Presenter: Misei Ishikawa, Master Instructor, Sogetsu School,
Tokyo

Time: 10: 15 am - 12 noon: Chapter announcements and program will begin promptly at 10:30

Location: Online Program/Video Demonstration

Program Fee: Members and first time guests: FREE. Non-members $5

Advance registration required by January 13. After registering, you will receive an email with a link and information for signing in on the day of the event.

If you are a returning guest you will also receive an additional emailed invoice with instructions on how to send your payment.

Saturday, February 25 - Sunday, February 26, 2023
Member exhibition at the Greater Lansing Orchid Society Annual Show

Members of our chapter will be creating ikebana-style arrangements incorporating fresh orchids.
Click on the link below to visit the Greater Lansing Orchid Society's webpage for more information about the show.

GLOS link

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Learn more about NCAR.

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).

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Learn more about IWAYA Fund.