Ikebana International meets several times a year in the Chicago area. There motto is Friendship Through Flowers.
http://www.chicagoikebana.org/about-us
The address of the Ikebana International Chicago Chapter is: 815 S Fairview, Park Ridge, IL 60068-4708
The address of the New Orleans Chapter No 97 Ikebana International is: 222 Sena Drive, Metairie, LA 70005-3342
You can get a book or look at Youtube videos but it would be best to see if you can take some lessons from an ikebana teacher. Ikebana International is an organization of many ikebana schools. They would be able to direct you to a nearby teacher.
The address of the Ikenobo Ikebana Society Honolulu Hawaii Chapter is: 98-590 Kaahele Street, Aiea, HI 96701-2702
You can take some lessons online but it is best to work in a class with a teacher physically present. That way the teacher can take the material and move it or cut it to show you how. Ikebana International is a group that can direct you to an ikebana school.
Ikebana
Known as Ikebana. The tradition dates back to the 7th century
The Japanese flower arrangement is called Ikebana. It is based on the principle of balance for its design. >There are three main points in Ikebana, heaven , man and earth. With these points determining the placement of the flowers the arrangement is balanced and harmonious .
The Ikebana originated in the 6th Century as offerings to the Buddhist Temples.
Ikebana was used in tea ceremonies and Buddhist temples.
Both origami and ikebana are both Japanese art forms.
Ikebana is Japanese flower arranging. It is now practiced all over the world.
The cast of Ikebana - 2011 includes: Stacy Jo Scott as Narrator