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
Ohara Workshop
May 14, 2026
10:00 am - 12:30 pm (arrival 9:30 am to set up)
Joyce Peterson will teach "Water-Reflecting Style".
Materials to bring: Large round moribana container
One large round or rectangular kenzan
Clippers
At least 3 branches of one of the following: Maple, Azalea,
Euonymus, Fern, Forsythia, Solomon's Seal, Bittersweet, etc.
Medium-size flowers of your choice (same kind)
A third material of your choice - as needed, as helpers: Small ferns,
Hostas, Grasses, etc.
Location: Rodef Shalom, 4905 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh (Oakland), PA 15213
Free parking available behind building with lot entrances on Devonshire St. and Morewood Ave. Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Member Cost: $5 / Non Member: $10
Past
Ichiyo Workshop
April 9, 2026
10:00 am - 12:30 pm (arrival 9:30 am to set up)
Nelda Burd will teach "Breaking Branches in Spring".
Materials to bring: Any container
Winged euonymus, forsythia, magnolia, viburnum, and flowering
cherry are good for branches.
Vibrant spring flowers
Location: Butler Country Club, 310 Country Club Lane, Butlar, PA 16002
Member Cost: $20 / Non Member: $25 (Costs include lunch $15)
Past
Keika-Kazan Workshop
Thursday, March 12, 2026
10:00 am - 12:30 pm (arrival 9:30 to set up)
Motoko Hattori will teach "The Japanese Garden."
Materials to bring: Large flat container, 2 kenzans of regular size, 1 or 2 small kenzans. Also, 2 or 3 upright branches of different kind, 2 or 3 different flowers and greenery. Optional: Pebbles or stones.
Location: Rodef Shalom, 4905 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh (Oakland), PA 15213
Free parking available behind building with lot entrances on Devonshire St. and Morewood Ave.
Register by March 10 - Ikebanapittsburgh@gmail.com
Member Cost: $5 Non-member: $10
Past Events
Phipps Fall Exhibition
September 24, 2025 ~ October 24, 2025
Phipps Conservatory
1 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Keika-Kazan & Ohara Exhibition 9/24 - 10/3
Ikenobo Exhibition 10/3 - 10/10
Sogetsu Exhibition 10/10 - 10/17
Ichiyo Exhibition 10/17 - 10/24
Past
Ikenobo Workshop
November 13, 2025
10:00 am - 12:30 pm (arrival 9:30 am to set up)
Instructors: Maggie Lin & Kazuko Maeshiro
Location: Rodef Shalom, 4905 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh (Oakland), PA 15213
Free parking available behind building with lot entrances on Devonshire St. and Morewood Ave. Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Member Cost: $5 / Non Member: $10
Past
Sogetsu Workshop
October 9, 2025
10:00 am - 12:30 pm (arrival 9:30 am to set up)
Instructors: Reiko Nakajima & Atsumi Sewell
Location: Rodef Shalom, 4905 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh (Oakland), PA 15213
Free parking available behind building with lot entrances on Devonshire St. and Morewood Ave. Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Member Cost: $5 / Non Member: $10
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!
