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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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Central Ohio Ohara Ikebana 2026-10-10 Moribana Chokuritsu-kei - Upright Style Lesson (Sat 10/10/26 10:30 AM)
2026-10-10 Moribana Chokuritsu-kei - Upright Style Lesson (Sat 10/10/26 10:30 AM)
$35.00
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
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

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?

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
Sub-Grand Master José Salcedo at microphone
People & Perspectives
May 25, 2026
An Interview with Ohara Sub-Grand Master José Salcedo: Ikebana as Meditation
★★★★★

I leave every lesson knowing I can make a beautiful Ohara arrangement at home. The handout makes it easy to remember what I learned.

Tiffany S.C.
Columbus, OH
★★★★★

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

Lynn H.
Dayton, OH
★★★★★

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

Hilla M.
Westlake, Ohio
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Discover the elegance of Ohara Ikebana — a distinctive art form celebrating natural materials, asymmetrical designs, strategic use of empty space, and harmonious compositions.
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