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About Chapter 47

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 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.

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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.

2021-2022 Chapter Meetings

 

MONDAYS

  • September 27 – Zoom – “One Hundred Years of Kimono” – NCAR Video
  • December 06 – Zoom – “Miniature Ikebana”
  • March 28, 10:00 – UPlace – “Ikebana with Glass Containers”
  • June 27, 10:00 – UPlace – “Tanabata Stars”

 

Exhibitions

 

  • October 2-3 – Fall Exhibition – Group Show Portland Japanese Garden – (Garden hours)
  • April 4-9 – Hana Matsuri – Ikebana Installation by Saga Goryu
  • May 1 – Clackamas County Spring Garden Fair – Iris Show by chapter members
  • June 4-5 – Sogetsu Rose Show, OHS
  • Cultural Corner Demonstrations at the Portland Japanese Garden
    • April 1 – Jeffrey Robson, Ikenobo
    • April 8, Nana Bellerud, Sogetsu
    • April 15 – Carolyn Alter, Ohara
    • May 14 – Diane Sayrizi, Ohara
    • June 6 – Nana Bellerud, Sogetsu

 

Links

 

  • I.I. Tokyo Headquarters
  • I.I. North & Central America Region

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Conferences

 

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

 

  • 12th I.I. World Convention, Tokyo, New Otani Hotel,  May 1 – 4, 2023 – CANCELED

 

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

 

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