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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

Central Ohio Ohara Ikebana 2026-10-21 Moribana Chokuritsu-kei - Upright Style Lesson (Wed 10/21/26 4 PM)
2026-10-21 Moribana Chokuritsu-kei - Upright Style Lesson (Wed 10/21/26 4 PM)
$35.00
Example Ohara Heika Kasui-kei cascading style arrangement for the November 2026 class
2026-11-14 Heika Kasui-kei - Cascading Style Lesson (Sat 11/14/26 10:30 AM)
$35.00
Example Ohara Heika Kasui-kei cascading style arrangement for the November 2026 class
2026-11-18 Heika Kasui-kei - Cascading Style Lesson (Wed 11/18/26 4 PM)
$35.00
Central Ohio Ohara Ikebana Hana-gata Cards (card-style textbook) English translation with a binder
Hana-gata Cards (card-style textbook) English translation with a binder
$65.00
Central Ohio Ohara Ikebana IMAN Global Chic Bag
IMAN Global Chic Bag
$12.00
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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

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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Lynne H.

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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Julia V. H.

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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Hilla M.

Joe's arrangements consistently impress me with their artistry and faithful representation of Ohara principles.

Hilla M.
Westlake, OH

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