Ikebana In the Gardens

Ikebana Classes

Classes are now available for both beginners (Introduction to Ikebana) and those looking to continue to develop their skills (Continuing Ikebana).

Cost: $45 Members | $55 Non-Members per class. Includes flower materials


Space is limited and registration is required. Cancellation deadline is 4 days prior to the class. After that, registration is non-refundable.

Introduction to Ikebana

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | 10:00 AM

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | 1:00 PM

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | 10:00 AM

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 | 1:00 PM

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 | 10:00 AM

Cost: $45 Members | $55 Non-Members per class. Includes flower materials

All classes take place in the Visitors Center Gallery

Space is limited and registration is required.

Register for Introduction to Ikebana below

Continuing Ikebana | (Prerequisite – Introduction to Ikebana)

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | 1:00 PM

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | 10:00 AM

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | 1:00 PM

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 | 10:00 AM

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 | 1:00 PM

Cost: $45 Members | $55 Non-Members per class. Includes flower materials

All classes take place in the Visitors Center Gallery

Space is limited and registration is required. Participants must have completed the Introduction to Ikebana class.

 Register for Continuing Ikebana below

What is Ikebana?

Ikebana, also known as the flower way (kado), developed alongside the tea ceremony (chado) with the introduction of Buddhism to Japan. The Ikenobo school of ikebana began more than 550 years ago, and is still flourishing today. Through the flower way – carefully observing how plants grow and arranging ikebana – we make discoveries about nature, others, and ourselves.

Instructor:

You have an opportunity to study this ancient and modern art form with Reiko Takahashi, an Ikenobo-certified ikebana instructor. She has studied ikebana since 2001 under Professor Emeritus Kimiko Gunji at the College of Art and Design, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She teaches a monthly workshop in Chicago and has demonstrated and exhibited her ikebana at various venues and events. For more information about Reiko, visit www.floralashirai.com.

General Supplies to bring to class:

  • Ikebana Scissors (Hasami), or Garden
  • A vase (participants will be informed in a follow-up email)
  • Kenzan (pin frog) if you have one, or this can be provided to use during the class
  • A towel to wipe wet tools and tables
  • A plastic bag to collect garbage around your table and help clean the space at the end.
  • A bucket or bag to take home your arrangement and unused flowers

Some tools will be available for sale at the workshop.