Meetings and Programs

Our chapter's program year begins in September and ends in May of the following year. We do not meet in the summer months of June, July, and August.

Our usual meeting location is The New Hanover County Cooperative Extension Auditorium in Wilmington, North Carolina. The location address and map are below. 

This year, all of our general meetings are taking place at the New Hanover Arboretum.  Should there be any  changes, members will be advised by email and posted on website. 

Typically, meetings are the third Thursday of the month, but in some cases, this year's meetings dates may vary. consult Upcoming Events Schedule.

Our gathering in May is hosted by a chapter member and always in a "coastal casual" location. The meeting closes our official year with an informal covered dish luncheon to celebrate our friendships through flowers and to install chapter officers for the following year.




The Arboretum
New Hanover County Cooperative Extension
6206 Oleander Drive
Wilmington, North Carolina


LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT:

Dear members of Ikebana Chapter 212, 

I welcome everyone who has been with us in years past and the new members who have recently joined Ikebana International Chapter 212, to a new year, a new beginning.

New Beginnings for the upcoming year started on Sept. 27th, 2019 at the New Hanover Arboretum.

We started the season off with a program entitled "Leaf Manipulation" this was a Demonstration by members of II Chapter 212.  It was  a lot of fun to see all the many different ways that you can manipulate leaves, to create new designs!

So, mark your Calendars and come ready to start a new chapter!

Carole Osman has worked hard to plan out a year of fun and learning with Workshops and Professors in the schools of Ikenobo, Sogetsu and Ohara.

Please be sure to sign up for the Workshops when they are planned and support the Chapter.

All the information will be available to you in the new Directory, and on this website. please visit often.

We have a great Chapter, with many talented and fun people, who are quick to learn and quick to share.

I am looking forward to being your President. 

Friendship Through Flowers,

Mary Lee Hawse, President








Coming New Events

All of the following activities, except the chapter's annual luncheon meeting, will usually be at The New Hanover County Cooperative Extension Auditorium. But, this year we might have to meet 
at different venues.  Should there be a change in venues, it will be posted on website and Facebook page.

We begin at 9:30 am with a half hour for hospitality; our meetings, programs, and workshops begin at 10:00 am.

Upcoming Events


September 27th, 2019:

Friday September 27th, 2019 Leaf Manipulation:
Members of  Ikebana Intl. Wilmington will offer a Demonstration on Leaf Manipulation working in a contemporary way, using techniques learned from Gail Emmons "Leaf Manipulation" book.

Material like; Aspidistra, Flak and Palmetto will be used.

Demo will take place at the Arboretum, Friday, Sept. 27th startingat 9:30am, with a social and 10:00am 
demonstration.

Members are free.
A $5.00 fee will be charged at door for guest and general public.


October 24th and 25th, 2019:

Ikenobo Workshop with Sensei Muriel Scrivner:
Sensei Scrivner comes to us from Las Vegas Nevada.  She
has the highest rating possible for teaching Ikenobo

Time and Place:
Thursday, October 24th and Friday, Oct. 25th
starting at 9:30am with a social and promptly beginning workshop at 10:00am.
Observers are welcome for a $10.00 fee at door.
Only 20 observers will be allowed, please call or email ahead of time and let us know you are interested in attending.
Carol Osman:caroleosman@gmail.com or 910-399-1480.

Origami Program,   
 Thursday, January 16th, 2020

Where: Arboretum.
Time: 9:30AM - 1:00pm
Program starts at 9:30am with a social, then program begins promptly at 10:00am.
Free to members
$5.00 fee at door for guest and public.
The presenters, Amy Whetsel and Teruko Tezuka will demonstrate Origami,  concentrating on Flowers.
Please don't miss this most enjoyable Demonstration.
Please call programs coordinator if you need more information at: C. Osman at: 910-399-1480.

OharaDemonstration with Karen Chevrotee
Friday, February 28th, 2020
Where: New Hanover Arboretum.
Event starts with a social at 9:30am and Program starts promptly at 10:00am. 
Ohara is a more modern style of Ikebana.
Karen's Demonstrations are unusual and beautifully arranged,
she usually brings us 5/6 arrangements every year. 
Free to members
Guest and Public are welcome for a $5.00 Fee at Entrance door.
Please call Carol Osman, program coordinator 910-399-1480 or email her: caroleosman@gmail.com

     PLEASE BE ADVISED OF THE CORRECTIONS AND 
CHANGES FOR THIS EVENT:    
THIS WILL BE A WORKSHOP INSTEAD OF A DEMONSTRATION. STARTING AT (9:00AM HOSPITALITY AND 9:30AM WORKSHOP
MEMBERS INTEREST IN TAKING WORKSHOP MUST SEND IN SIGNUP SHEET WITH CHECKS

TO: KAREN CHEVROTEE ADDRESS:
1332 GRANDIFLORA DRIVE, LELAND, NC 28451
TEL:910-383-3456
CHECKS/PAYMENTS MUST BE IN BY FEBRUARY 21ST, 2020.

AN EMAIL WITH MORE INFORMATION AND SIGNUP SHEET HAS BEEN SENT TO ALL MEMBERS.
IF YOU NEED COPY OF SIGN UP SHEET, PLEASE CALL MARIA ESTHER WILLIAMS AT 910-791-2308.
THANK YOU!

THIS WORKSHOP IS OPEN TO ONLY 20 MEMBERS,
PLEASE SEND YOUR CHECKS IN BEFORE THE 21TH OF FEBRUARY, THANK YOU.
                                                                                    
PHOTO OF OHARA DEMONSTRATION:  FEB, 16, 2018 WITH KAREN CHEVROTEE.

THIS YEAR'S IT WILL BE A WORKSHOP, NOT A DEMONSTRATION.
FEBRUARY 28TH, 2020
AT 9:00AM
AT THE NEW HANDOVER ARBORETUM.

ANY QUESTIONS: 910-791-2308 M. WILLIAMS.