Japanese flower arranging in Houston, Ikebana International #12

About Us

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We meet the first Tuesday of the month, September thru May to enjoy the arts of Asia - with an emphasis on ikebana. We'd love to have you join us. Please see below for details.

Study Ikebana

Classes in the art of Japanese Flower Arranging are currently held at the

Trini Mendenhall Community Center

1414 Wirt Road

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Friendship Through Flowers

That is the motto of Ikebana International. II is a world wide organization with over 265 chapters. We are a vibrant club and celebrated our 60th anniversary last year.

Our club logo is the cherry blossom.

Upcoming Club Programs

kiri gami, paper flower cutting, Asia Society TX

December Meeting on the 10th - Japanese Paper Cutting Workshop and Holiday Luncheon

Cherie Flores Pavilion

1500 Hermann Dr.

Houston, 77004

Program starts at 10

On 12/10, Nina Shimaguchi will introduce us to Kirigami, Japanese paper cutting. This will be a fun activity to kick off the holiday season. All Japanese paper will be supplied. Following the workshop members will enjoy a holiday luncheon. Look for the Evite on 11/26.

Ohara Ikebana, Jose Salcedo, 18th NCARC, japanese flower arranging

We will also share stories from the 18th NCARC

At the December Program we will also be sharing stories and pictures from the 18th NCARC held in Dallas the last week of October. This arrangement is from the Ohara School. Students worked together under the guidance of Jose Salcedo.

We are having our Ginza Sale at the December Meeting!

Yes, we will be hosting our Ginza Sale! Need a little something for the holidays? Come and enjoy the sale.

Join us as a club member

We have 2 levels of membership.

A Full membership is on the international level. You have access to the 265+ II chapters around the world when travelling. You will receive the quarterly publication from II Tokyo detailing ikebana schools and arrangements plus Japanese travel and arts through its rich photography. Membership is $75. A full membership payment must be received by the club before our summer break in June. After the June 1st deadline, full members must enroll directly with II Tokyo and make payment in yen.
An Associate membership is on the local level. These members may participate in all the Houston activities but not have access with the other chapters. Membership at this level is $35.

Membership at all levels supports the study of ikebana in Houston.

IIMembershipRenewal2019-20 (pdf)

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Contact Us

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Better yet, see us in person!

Houston is a great city to develop your interest in Japanese flower arranging. Five of the major ikebana schools have teachers offering classes and workshops in our city and surrounding areas. Join us for monthly programs or contact an ikebana teacher and start your lessons. Check out what we do in Class Arrangements.

See the arrangements members exhibit around Houston.

Travelling around North America? Chances are there is an II Chapter where you're going.