The Japanese Art of Flower Arranging

Central Ohio Shibui Ikebana

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

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Flowers and plant materials are included in every class. Bring your own container, kenzan, and scissors if you have them, or simply request to borrow what you need when you register. No special equipment or previous experience is required to get started.

Featured Classes & Resources

2026-11-14 Heika Kasui-kei - Cascading Style Lesson (Sat 11/14/26 10:30 AM)

$35.00

2026-11-18 Heika Kasui-kei - Cascading Style Lesson (Wed 11/18/26 4 PM)

$35.00

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

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Ikebana Journal

Cambridge High School students experience Japanese culture through an Ohara ikebana workshop in Columbus, Ohio

Events & Experiences

September 15, 2026

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

A multigenerational group of women creating ikebana arrangements together, sharing flowers, branches, creativity, and conversation around a table.

People & Perspectives

September 20, 2026

Can Ikebana Help Us Age Well?

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

What People Are Saying

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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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When Joe demonstrates, he holds his audience in rapt attention and nourishes their desire to learn more.

Saskia E.

Canandaigua, NY

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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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