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Finding an ikebana teacher can be difficult as there may be people who say that they do ikebana, but actually are self-styled hobbyists with no formal training.  In the Ikebana International Rochester Chapter 53 there are 16 members who have teaching certificates.  They have passed their ikebana school’s requirements to teach students.  If one is …

Finding an authentic ikebana teacher in the Rochester and Buffalo areas: Read More »

Despite the COVID-19 social restrictions, the Ikebana International Rochester Chapter 53 has been meeting through Zoom to conduct business and workshops.  Some pictures of the workshop arrangements are posted on our “Events” page. With the news that a COVID-19 vaccine will not be available until the end of the second quarter or third quarter of …

Rochester, New York Ikebana International Chapter 53 September Update Read More »

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the Ikebana International Rochester Chapter 53 has adapted to virtual events for continued practice of the Japanese art of Ikebana among its members.  Workshop information is shared via the members page and arrangements are made at home.  These arrangements are later shared electronically for the teacher leading the workshop to …

Rochester, New York and the Japanese Art of Ikebana August Update: Read More »

Ikebana International Rochester Chapter 53 will be reviewing its schedule of events in light of the COVID-19 pandemic to determine what events will need to be cancelled.  This update will occur monthly. Presently members are creating arrangements and sharing them through social media.  And as they become available, these arrangements will be made available to …

Ikebana International Rochester Chapter 53 April Update: Read More »