Now it is time for our chapter holiday event season. This year, we are planning an ikebana with Morimono, which reflects the style of our Ohara School’s ikebana. Please make room in your schedule to join our year-end event, which we hold every December.

***Please inform your instructor of your attendance by Wed, Dec 3. We will purchase orchids only for the number of confirmed attendees, as orchids cannot be returned. For questions, contact Hiroko Matsuyama or Tom Maney.

Location
New England Flower Exchange
260 2nd St, Chelsea, MA 02150
Driving directions

Schedule
Please enter the building between 9:30 and 9:55 am when the entrance is still open.
9:30 – 10:00 Registration
10:00 – 10:30 Social with refreshments, preparation
10:30 – 12:30 Demonstration and Workshop
12:30 – 12:45 Clean up

“Fruit-carving” demonstration by Minal Akkad
What is “Fruit-carving”, how to do it

Ikebana style to learn: Morimono
Ikebana with flowers and seasonal goods on a base board, Shikiita. This time, we’ll use orchid, fruits and pine branches.

What to bring
Ikebana scissors and a bag to carry home the base board and other materials

Fee (All materials including flowers and the base board to take home):
$40 for MA chapter member
$70 for non-member

• MA Chapter Membership fee of $25 for the year 2026 can be paid at this workshop. If you cannot attend this event, please pay via your instructor in Dec or Jan. Due: 1/31/2026.
• Bring your friends who are interested in Ikebana!