Meeting Schedule

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

10:00 a.m.

Theme-Based Jiyuka Arrangement

Ikenobo professor Cheryl Linck will be leading us in a Freestyle (Jiyuka) workshop basing our arrangements on a theme.

In practicing the art of Ikebana, we often incorporate the theme of seasonality in our arrangements. We are inviting you to take that a bit further this month and choose a more specific theme for your arrangement.

Challenge yourself and base your piece on a photograph, work of art, or, as some of our members recently did for the exhibit at Youmacon, base your arrangement on a manga or anime character or image!

Remember: first and foremost you are arranging Ikebana. It is not necessary to replicate an image or work of art, but rather express the feelings the image evokes in you.

Materials Needed: 

Bring flowers, berries, leaves, or branch material of your choice that work together to express your theme. As is suggested with Ikenobo freestyle, it is best to limit to no more than 5 different varieties of materials. Less is more! Space is an important element of your arrangement.

Supplies Needed:

• Container

• *Kenzan(s) if using, appropriate to the size of your vessel

• Plastic or newspaper to cover work area

• Cloth for clean up 

• Pitcher or bucket

• Camera