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Central Ohio Shibui Ikebana

The Columbus Chapter of the Ohara School of Ikebana
Cultivating creativity, connection, and appreciation of nature

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Featured Classes & Resources

2026-10-10 Moribana Chokuritsu-kei - Upright Style Lesson (Sat 10/10/26 10:30 AM)

$35.00

2026-10-21 Moribana Chokuritsu-kei - Upright Style Lesson (Wed 10/21/26 4 PM)

$35.00

Hana-gata Cards (card-style textbook) English translation with a binder

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Ikebana Journal

Events & Experiences

September 15, 2026

From Science Class to Ikebana: Cambridge High School Students Experience Japanese Culture

Central Ohio Ohara Ikebana students gathering plant materials outdoors for a Moribana lesson in Ostrander, Ohio.

Events & Experiences

September 13, 2026

From Nature to Arrangement: An Outdoor Ohara Ikebana Experience

Vintage newspaper-style graphic announcing that Central Ohio Shibui is now an Ohara School Chapter, featuring Joe Rotella’s colorful ikebana arrangement and the headline “We’re a Chapter!”

Chapter News

September 9, 2026

From Study Group to Chapter: A New Milestone for Ohara Ikebana in Central Ohio

Pink lotus blossom, seedpod, and aging leaves showing the beauty of seasonal change.

People & Perspectives

August 26, 2026

Beyond Full Bloom: Finding Beauty in Seasonal Change Through Ikebana

What People Are Saying

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I really enjoy studying Ohara Ikebana with Joe. His classes are fun and relaxing. Ikebana nourishes my heart and brings me joy. It also helps heal my mind and body and enriches my soul. I am very happy to be part of Central Ohio Shibui.

Mei W.

Columbus, OH

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Joe's lecture in Boston on the history of Ikebana and the Ohara school garnered acclaim for its depth and presentation quality

Julia V. H.

Charlotte, NC

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Joe's teaching style is engaging and informative, explaining the Ohara principles at a level that his audience can understand.

Lynne H.

Dayton, OH

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