Recap

A big thank you to all who joined us on Saturday, December 7th for our Ohara Ikebana workshop! We had such a peaceful and creative time, and we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.

This time, we brought back the workshop of artistic window using the frame or “Hana-Mado”, but with a fun twist! While we kept the core principles from the last year workshop, we changed the size and color, with an option for holiday-themed decorations on the frame, to make things feel different.

The beautiful flowers we used really transformed into a holiday-inspired version of Ikebana, adding a lovely seasonal touch to each arrangement. Watching everyone challenge themselves to create beautiful arrangements was really enjoyable, and the atmosphere felt relaxed and full of creativity.

Thanks for helping make the workshop such a fun day! We hope you’re excited to keep practicing, and we can’t wait to see you at our next event.

Schedule:
Please enter the building between 9:30 am and 9:55 am.
– 10 Social with refreshments
10 – 12 Workshop
12 – 12:30 Clean up

Style to learn:
Hana-Mado (Artistic window with Ikebana)
We’ll do a bigger frame than last year!

Instructor: Hiroko Matsuyama

What to bring:
2 or 3 kenzans/pin frogs and Ikebana scissors

Fee (Flowers and a frame are included):
$40 for MA chapter member
$70 for non-member
* Flowers and a frame to take home.

Location:
New England Flower Exchange
260 2nd St, Chelsea, MA 02150
Driving directions
Also 10 min walk from Chelsea station

• Bring your friends who are interested in Ikebana!
• MA Chapter Membership fee of $25 for the year 2025 can be paid at this workshop. If you cannot attend this event, please pay via your instructor before the end of Jan.

Sample arrangements