2026 17th Ikebana Exhibit (A Celebration. An Ancient Floral Japanese Tradition) Phoenix Japanese Friendship Garden, Ro Ho En (2 Days)NEW

17th Annual Ikebana Exhibit (Adventures in Ikebana)
Experience the beauty and creativity of Japanese flower arranging during this two-day exhibition at the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix. Presented by Phoenix Sogetsu Ikebana, this year’s theme explores traditional, modern, and experimental ikebana styles using natural materials, desert elements, and unexpected artistic mediums.

Date
February 7-8, 2026

Time
10:00 am - 5:00 pm (last admission at 4:00 pm)

Location
Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix - 1125 N. 3rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85003

Details
• Theme: Adventures in Ikebana
• Presented by Phoenix Sogetsu Ikebana
• Exhibition styles include traditional arrangements, desert-inspired designs, unconventional materials (plastics, metals, fabrics), and anime-influenced works
• Admission: General $20 ($22 at gate) - Youth 7-17 $18 ($20 at gate) - Members $15 ($17 at gate)
• General admission is included with event ticket purchase

Event Schedule

Ikebana Information Booth
• Saturday & Sunday - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Learn about lessons, the Sogetsu School, Phoenix Sogetsu Ikebana, and Ikebana International
• Free scavenger hunt with prizes

Anime and Ikebana
• Saturday & Sunday - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Free with timed entry every 15 minutes
• Live examples, handouts, and anime stickers

Live Demonstrations

Saturday, February 7
• 11:00 am - Live Group Ikebana Demonstration by Carol Brecker’s Studio Team - Adventures in Ikebana
• 1:30 pm - Live Group Ikebana Demonstration by Carol Brecker’s Studio Team - Adventures in Ikebana

Sunday, February 8
• 11:00 am - Live Ikebana Demonstration by Ping Wei with Students - The Art of Sogetsu Ikebana
• 1:30 pm - Live Ikebana Demonstration by Ping Wei with Students - The Art of Sogetsu Ikebana

Activities

Make and Take Miniature Ikebana
• Saturday & Sunday - 11:00 am - 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Cost - $10 for a 30-minute lesson
• Create your own miniature ikebana arrangement with live branches and fresh flowers

Vendors
• Pottery Art by Ping Wei - Hand-crafted vases
• Photography Art by Larry Brecker - Floral wall art, tabletop designs, notecards, and art books
• RoHoEn Market - Japanese teas, sweets, sake, beer, snacks, and vintage items

Special Workshop

Special Edition Ikebana Workshop by Ping Wei
• Saturday, February 7 - 9:30 am - 11:30 am (check-in 15 minutes before)
• Hands-on workshop inspired by the Sogetsu philosophy
• Includes admission to the Annual Ikebana Exhibition
• Fee - $70 general, 10% off for members
• Ticket required under “Ikebana Wksp Bundle”