Dear Ikebana friends,
The time is approaching for the start of our new Ikebana season 2026-2027. We look forward to seeing you for an inspiring and exciting program.
Our meetings are held on the first Saturday of each month. A reminder with information, instructional materials, and registration details will be sent out well in advance of each meeting. The meetings run from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and take place at the Tokai University European Center (Tokai Center), Vedbæk Strandvej 476, 2950 Vedbæk.
Each meeting begins with a demonstration designed to inspire and teach us something new. Afterwards, you will create your own arrangement, which will be positively evaluated by the instructor of the day. We finish with coffee or tea, cake, and a friendly social gathering.
2026
5 September
Topic: Arrangement with leaves only
Sogetsu Textbook 4-2, pages 63-65
Demonstration by Vivi Woetmann
Members bring a container and leaves.
3 October
Topic: Basic techniques for arrangements in tall containers (nageire)
Sogetsu Textbook 1, pages 30-35
Demonstration by Inger Tribler
Members bring a container and flowers.
7 November
Topic: Variation No. 2 – Slanting Style Moribana
Sogetsu Textbook 1-18, pages 54-57
Demonstration by Birgitte Hinnerskov
Members bring a container and flowers.
5 December
Christmas Lunch – note: starting at 12:00 PM
Topic: Christmas-inspired Ikebana arrangement
Demonstration by Inger Tribler & Vivi Woetmann
Followed by Christmas lunch.
2027
9 January
Topic: Composition using unconventional materials
Sogetsu Textbook 5-7, pages 36-41
Demonstration by Inger Tribler
Members bring a container and various materials.
6 February
Topic: Free style arrangement
Demonstration by Aliza Stern
Members bring a container and flowers.
6 March
Topic: Ohara-style arrangement
Demonstration by Noriko Sugishita & the Ohara study group
Members bring a container and flowers.
3 April
Topic: Ikebana inspired by shapes or colors from a piece of artwork
Demonstration by Cristina Dagestad, Sogetsu teacher based in Helsingborg
Members bring a container and flowers.
1 May
General Assembly, lecture, and social gathering
Members bring a mini-arrangement for table decoration.
Merete Pedersen will share her interest in Japan.
Followed by light refreshments and drinks.
(The annual program is subject to change)