For many of us the beautiful poinsettia with its lovely red leaves is the hallmark of the holidays. Indigenous to Mexico, poinsettias grow wild as tall, colorful shrubs in their native habitat.

Join Lidia Villalobos, Second Master of the Ohara School of Ikebana, as she curates a collection of exquisite vases from her native Mexico. To these regional containers, she marries stunning arrangements using poinsettias. Learn how they grow, how to properly condition them, and how these special blooms can elevate your floral art. Lidia identifies each variety, giving you the opportunity to seek out individual cultivars for their own designs. This event offers a rare glimpse into the beauty of Mexico, the elegance of Ohara Ikebana, and the captivating charm of the poinsettia at its finest.

Lidia will be joining us live from her native Mexico with further information and a Q&A after the video.

Holiday Program

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We are honored to welcome Stephanie English to our meeting. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the foremost educators and advocates of
Ikenobo Ikebana in the United States.

Stephanie will be joining us live to demonstrate to discuss the following topic:

- Introductory Program

Stephanie explores the use of everyday materials (no special containers or tools required) to showcase the beauty and simplicity of floral designs

-Tatehana Ikenobo

This session explores Tatehana, one of the earliest forms of ikebana. Originally created as floral offerings to Buddha, these arrangements are characterized by their light, airy and refined aesthetic.

-Freestyle Ikebana for Art in Bloom

Stephanie shares her creative process for designing freestyle ikebana arrangements that harmonize with the color, texture, and form of featured artworks—blending floral design with visual art in a dynamic and expressive way.