The Art of Ikebana Japanese Floral Exhibition

Baskets and Blooms:  Annual Japanese Floral Exhibition
Ikebana International Chapter #65 of Saint Petersburg will hold its 62nd Annual Exhibition January 21-22, 2023 at the Treasure Island Community Center. Free and open to the public, this elaborate exhibition of Japanese floral design, known as ikebana, will feature more than fifty stunning flower arrangements, all created by members of the chapter. This year’s theme is Baskets and Blooms. Those attending can expect to see flowers arranged in many shapes and sizes of baskets, ranging from traditional Japanese antiques to sculptural, freeform, contemporary creations. Typically, in ikebana, the containers or vases in which arrangements are staged are ceramic, but this year expect to see flowers staged in many exquisite baskets woven from bamboo or vines.