2024 - 15th Annual Ikebana Exhibit (A Celebration. An Ancient Floral Japanese Tradition) Phoenix Japanese Friendship Garden - Ro Ho EnNEW

The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix invites you to our 15th Annual Ikebana Exhibit Ikebana - a Celebration. Presented by Phoenix Sogetsu Ikebana.    

Ikebana is the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement. It is a practice that brings joy and renewal to those who partake in it, as it encourages the use of graceful lines and calming spaces to showcase the natural beauty of flowers.

The Sogetsu school of Ikebana takes this art form one step further by promoting its practice by anyone, regardless of location or materials. This inclusivity allows for a wider appreciation and understanding of the art of Ikebana, making it a truly universal form of self-expression and creativity. 

Date
Feb 10 - 11, 2024

Time
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Admission
General $15 / $17 at Gate
Youth 6-17: $13 / $15 at Gate
Member $10 / $12 at Gate

Tiickets

Schedule

All Day (10 am - 4 pm): Ikebana Information Booth
By Phoenix Sogetsu Ikebana. Learn about Ikebana, lessons, clubs, exhibitions, or partake in their scavenger hunt!

All Day (10 am - 4 pm): Vendors' Booth
• Ikebana Vase Booth by Ping Wei
• Ikebana Art Photography & Art Booth by Larry Brecker

10 am - 12 pm, 1 pm - 3 pm: Make and Take Miniature Ikebana Additional $10, Cash Only.
Timed tickets scheduled every 30 minutes. Ticket includes instruction, mini demonstration, vase, flowers, and a photo opportunity.

10 am - 3 pm: Rohoen Market
Enjoy hot tea and sweets from our Gift Shop.

1 pm - 3 pm: Origami Lesson
Additional $5 Cash Only. Timed tickets scheduled every 15 minutes. Learn the ancient Japanese art of creating objects out of paper. The $5 fee includes instruction and origami paper to make cranes, boxes, and other simple designs.

Programming

11 am - 1:30 pm: Ikebana Demonstrations

Saturday
• 11 am: Live Group Ikebana Demonstration: Carol Brecker, Leader: Achieving Artistic Expression in Sogetsu Ikebana
• 1:30 pm: Live Group Ikebana Demonstration: Carol Brecker, Leader: Celebrating Sogetsu Ikebana

Sunday
• 11 am: Live Ikebana Demonstration: Ping Wei - The Art of Sogetsu Ikebana
• 1:30 pm: Live Ikebana Demonstration: Sandy Ehler - The Art of Sogetsu Ikebana