Ikebana International
Pittsburgh Chapter
Ikebana International
Pittsburgh Chapter
Ikebana Workshops & Events
Workshops are open to the public. For more information and to register, please email us:
ikebanapittsburgh@gmail.com
Past
67th Annual Founder's Day Luncheon
September 10, 2026
11:30 am -
Butler Country Club, 310 Country Club Ln, Butler, PA
,
11:30 AM – Arrival Placing Members’ Arrangements
(Centerpiece or Regular Arrangement)
12:00 PM – Luncheon Welcome Remarks & Luncheon
1:15 PM – Program TAIKO DRUMS
Ohara Workshop
Thursday October 8, 2026
10:00 am - 12:30 pm (arrival 9:30 am to set up)
Joyce Peterson will teach "Freestyle arrangement".
BRING: A large cup kenzan or a kenzan in a large tuna or chicken
can or you may bring a basket which also needs a cup
kenzan. As shown below, please bring an underlay such a straw or bamboo mat, placemat, etc.
MATERIALS: Grasses, Bittersweet, different sizes of mums or any Fall flowers such as Goldenrod, Feverfew, Ironweed, Yarrow
Black-eyed Susan, Sedum, etc. Bring colored peppers,
eggplants, pumpkins, gourds, etc.
Location: Butler Country Club, 310 Country Club Ln, Butler, PA
Member Cost: $5 / Non Member: $10 / Lunch fee $10
Phipps Fall Exhibiion
October 2, 2026 ~ October 27, 2026
Phipps Conservatory
1 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Keika-Kazan & Ohara Exhibition 10/2 - 10/8
Sogetsu Exhibition 10/9 - 10/15
Ikenobo Exhibition 10/16 -10/22
Ichiyo Exhibition 10/23 - 10/27
Ikenobo Workshop
Thursday, November 12, 2026
10:00 am - 12:30 pm (arrival 9:30 to set up)
Maggie Lin will teach
Location: Butler Country Club, 310 Country Club Ln, Butler, PA
Sogetsu Workshop
Thursday March 11, 2027
10:00 am - 12:30 pm (arrival 9:30 to set up)
Location: Butler Country Club, 310 Country Club Ln, Butler, PA
Ichiyo Workshop
Thursday April 8, 2027
10:00 am - 12:30 pm (arrival 9:30 am to set up)
Location: Butler Country Club, 310 Country Club Ln, Butler, PA
Keika-Kazan workshop
Thursday May 13, 2027
10:00 am - 12:30 pm (arrival 9:30 am to set up)
Location: Butler Country Club, 310 Country Club Ln, Butler, PA
Membership Benefits
Please consider joining Ikebana International Pittsburgh Chapter.
Email ikebanapittsburgh@gmail.com for more information.
Workshops & Events
Participate in workshops, attend live and virtual demonstrations and special events.
Certified Instructors
Learn about multiple ikebana schools. The Pittsburgh Chapter has certified instructors in the following schools of ikebana: Ichiyo, Ikenobo, Keika-Kazan, Ohara, and Sogetsu.
Exhibitions
Take part in public exhibitions to enhance your learning experience.
Ikebana International Magazine
Receive this premier publication three times each year with richly color photos of ikebana arrangements, articles on ikebana and Japanese cultural subjects.
Transferable Membership
If you move, you can transfer your membership from one chapter to another with your membership card.
Regional
Conferences
Held every five years in regions throughout the U.S. and the world for educational and cultural exhange opportunities. Ikebana International World Convention is held every five years in Japan.
Our 64th Anniversary!
