Workshops
If you are not a member, please feel free to observe or participate in our workshops.
To register and for more information: ikenobopittsburgh@gmail.com
Ikenobo Professor Mikako Arai Workshops
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026 - Shoka Sanshuike & Freestyle
Wednesday, Sept 16, 2026 - Rikka Shofutai
First United Methodist Church of Pittsburgh
5401 Center Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15232
$50.00 - Members / $15.00 Observers
For more information or to register: ikenobopittsburgh@gmail.com
Nageire (AM)
Rikka - Cutting and Bending (PM)
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
10:00 am - 2:30 pm (Arrival 9:30 am)
Please bring lunch & materials.
Also used Ikebana vases, kenzan, etc. will be available for sale.
First United Methodist Church of Pittsburgh
5401 Center Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15232
$15.00 - Members / $20.00 Non-members
For more information or to register: ikenobopittsburgh@gmail.com
Rikka Shofutai (Advanced)
Shoka Shofutai - Sanshuike (AM) (3 kinds of material)
Freestyle - Empasis on Line (PM)
July 21, 2026
10:00 am - 2:30 pm (Arrival 9:30 am)
Please bring lunch & materials
First United Methodist Church of Pittsburgh
5401 Center Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15232
$15.00 - Members / $20.00 Non-members
For more information or to register: ikenobopittsburgh@gmail.com
Shoka Shimputai (AM)
Freestyle Minatures (PM)
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
10:00 am - 2:30 pm (Arrival 9:30 am - Please bring lunch & materials)
First United Methodist Church of Pittsburgh
5401 Center Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15232
$15.00 - Members / $20.00 Non-members
For more information or to register: ikenobopittsburgh@gmail.com
Divided Shoka Shofutai (AM)
Free Style - Emphasis Lines (PM)
Thursday, May 19, 2026
10:00 am - 2:30 pm (Arrival 9:30 am - Please bring lunch & materials)
First United Methodist Church of Pittsburgh
5401 Center Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15232
$15.00 - Members / $20.00 Non-members
For more information or to register: ikenobopittsburgh@gmail.com
Shoka Shofutai - Sanshuika (AM) and
Freestyle - Emphasis Surface (PM)
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
10:00 am - 2:30 pm (Arrival 9:30 am - Please bring lunch & materials)
AM Workshop: Shoka Shofutai - Sanshuike with 3 kinds of materials
Two different kind of branches with at least 3 of each kind. e.g. forsythias, quince, palm, cherry, etc. Three pieces of 1 kind of smaller flower for Tai, e.g., roses, carnations, small mum. Tall or medium height smooth rimmed container, kenzan, small stones to raise kenzan to 2 inches below rim of container, and clippers.
PM Workshop: Freestyle - Emphasis Surface
Materials: Broad Leaves, e.g. Croton, Hosta, etc. Or flowers such as Anthurlum. May bring some line materials to enhance the arrangement. Any container to suit your arrangement. Can use kanzen or oasis.
Location: First United Methodist Church of Pittsburgh
5401 Center Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Fee: $15.00 - Members / $20.00 Non-members
For more information: ikenobopittsburgh@gmail.com
Holiday Arrangement (AM)
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
10:00 am - 2:30 pm (Arrival 9:30 am)
First United Methodist Church of Pittsburgh
5401 Center Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15232
$8.00 - Members / $10.00 Non-members
For more information or to register: ikenobopittsburgh@gmail.com
Rikka Shofutai (AM)
Freestyle - Reliefs (PM)
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
10:00 am - 2:30 pm (Arrival 9:30 am - Please bring lunch & materials)
First United Methodist Church of Pittsburgh
5401 Center Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15232
$8.00 - Members / $10.00 Non-members
For more information or to register: ikenobopittsburgh@gmail.com
Rikka Shimputai
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
10:00 am - 2:30 pm (Arrival 9:30 am - Please bring lunch & materials)
First United Methodist Church of Pittsburgh
5401 Center Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15232
$8.00 - Members / $10.00 Non-members
For more information or to register: ikenobopittsburgh@gmail.com
Shoka Shimputai - Nishu-ike (AM)
(2 kinds of material)
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
10:00 am - 2:30 pm (Arrival 9:30 am - Please bring lunch & materials)
First United Methodist Church of Pittsburgh
5401 Center Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15232
$8.00 - Members / $10.00 Non-members
For more information or to register: ikenobopittsburgh@gmail.com
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