The chapter hosts workshops on the first Saturday of each month with exceptions for holidays, Visiting Professors or other big events. Additionally, beginners classes are held periodically.
For more information about our offerings, please contact Joan Volkmann, New Member Welcome Ambassador at
Annual Moon-Viewing Tea and Ikebana Exhibition
Saturday, November 1, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Anderson Japanese Gardens, Rockford IL
Join us for an evening of Ikebana and moon viewing. The Illinois Prairie Chapter members and the AJG Ikebana group will display an exhibition of Ikebana.
Reiko Takahashi, an Ikenobo Ikebana instructor, will create “Tatehana”, the oldest style of the Ikenobo Ikebana School, as an offering to the Moon. Following this, Kimiko Gunji, Professor Emeritus at the University of Illinois, will perform the Kencha tea ceremony, serving a bowl of tea to the moon.
Tea and special sweets will be served to all participants. You can enjoy a Shakuhachi performance by Omar Francis while viewing the moon.
Playing with Shakuyaku – Picnic with Peonies
May 16-17, 2026
Allerton Mansion, Monticello, IL
Prairie Chapter will host a public exhibition, community workshops, and open demonstration.
Details TBA
Prairie Chapter Overnight Holiday Retreat
December 11-12, 2025
Allerton Mansion, Monticello, IL
Ikenobo Visiting Professor Workshop
Fall 2026
Details TBA