Celebrating Ikebana for Everybody

Sat, 17 May, 2025 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 18 May, 2025 at 05:00 pm UTC-05:00

Sulzer Regional Library, Chicago Public Library | Chicago

Ikebana on Halsted
Publisher/HostIkebana on Halsted
Celebrating Ikebana for Everybody
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Come join us for a FREE 2-day celebration of Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, open to everyone!
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FREE 2-day celebration!
Celebrating Ikebana for Everyone – An Exhibit in Harmony and Happiness

Come join us at Sulzer Regional Library, Chicago Public Library for a two day filled event in the art of Ikebana!
Ikebana is a Japanese style of flower arrangement. It has been practiced for more than 600 years.Now millions of people practice ikebana all over the world as a way to balance modern life. Ikebana is for Everybody. You are all invited to come enjoy this special event including the Ikebana exhibit, demonstration, Ikebana for kids workshop, and to meet with Ikebana enthusiasts and nature lovers.
Ikebana Demonstration: May 17, Saturday 2pm
Ikebana sensei and Master Margot Wang will demonstrate several signature styles for people to witnesshow flowers interact with nature, space and human beings.


1:00 – 5:00 pm Ikebana exhibit
2:00 pm demonstration
(Seats are limited. )



Ikebana for Kids workshop: May 18, Sunday 2pm
Hands-on experience for children to construct a basic arrangement style.All materials are provided and children can take home their flower creations.


1:00 – 5:00 pm Ikebana exhibit
2:00 pm Ikebana for Kids
(Seats are limited to 20 kids.



Materials (Provided):

  • Container
  • Flowers
  • Ikebana shears will be provided for each student to use while creating their arrangement.

Each student will take home the arrangement they create.


School Information:
Ikebana on Halsted
Instructor Information:
Ohara School Master
Sensei Margot Wang



Sponsored by Enso Arts, The Sulzer Regional Library and the Iwaya Ikebana Fund


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2 Day Event

πŸ•‘: 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Day 1 – Saturday, May 17

Info: Ikebana Demonstration: 2pm Ikebana sensei and Master Margot Wang will demonstrate several signature styles for people to witnesshow flowers interact with nature, space and human beings.


πŸ•‘: 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Day 2 – Sunday, May 18

Info: Ikebana for Kids workshop: 2pm Hands-on experience for children to construct a basic arrangement style.All materials are provided and children can take home their flower creations.(Seats are limited. Please register).


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Sulzer Regional Library, Chicago Public Library, 4455 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, United States

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