Miami Valley Chapter Ohara Ikebana

11/26/2025

Happy Thanksgiving

08/12/2025

What a wonderful day of learning and friendship! 🌸
Yesterday, members of the Miami Valley Chapter enjoyed a hands-on Ohara Ikebana workshop with Kamo-sensei, visiting from Japan as part of the Ohara School’s 130th Anniversary year.

Thank you to everyone who joined us — your creativity, enthusiasm, and beautiful arrangements made the day truly special!

08/11/2025

Kamo-sensei teaching One-Row Form for our chapter members and guests!

07/18/2025

🌿✨ Special Workshop with Kamo-sensei – Limited Seats Remaining! ✨🌿

We are thrilled to welcome Kamo-sensei, a Master from the Ohara School of Ikebana in Japan, for a very special workshop in Dayton on Monday, August 11 at 10 AM.

This is a rare opportunity to study with a visiting Sensei from Japan and deepen your Ikebana practice.

🌸 What You’ll Learn:

Hana-isho Tenkai Narabu-katachi (One-Row Form)

Shakei Moribana Shizen-hon-i (Landscape, Realistic Method)
These are beautiful styles—perfect for those eager to explore new forms or refine their skills with expert guidance.

📍 Location: Kettering, OH
🪑 Only 5 seats remain! Several Columbus members are already attending—we’ll help connect folks who want to carpool.
⏳ Registration closes Tuesday, July 22 at 5 PM EST

🎟️ Details and Registration:
https://ikebana-draft.webflow.io/product/2025-08-11-kamo-sensei-workshop-10-am-dayton

Don't miss this chance to study with Kamo-sensei in an intimate, hands-on setting!

03/23/2025

The Ohara School of Ikebana is celebrating its 130th anniversary with a Photo Contest, and it’s open to all students—regardless of experience level.

Click the link in their post for full details in English. Let’s celebrate with flowers! 💐

🌸 The Ohara School of Ikebana is celebrating its 130th anniversary with a Photo Contest—announced on the back cover of the March 2025 Soka magazine!

The theme is “Celebration Flowers” (お祝いの花), and it’s open to all students, regardless of experience level. Whether you’ve just begun or are well on your way toward certification, this is a beautiful chance to share your work!

📅 Entry Period:
March 15 (Saturday) to June 20 (Friday), 2025

📍 Full contest details (in English):
👉 https://www.oharaikebanacolumbus.com/blog-posts/ohara-130th-anniversary-photo-contest

Let’s celebrate this special milestone through flowers, creativity, and community 🌸

#生け花 #小原流

08/29/2024

Join us on Monday, September 16, from 10 AM to 3:30 PM for a special one-day workshop with 1st Term Master Isa Ranganathan.

The day will start with a lesson on the One Row Form (Narabu-katachi), followed by lunch, followed by a lesson on Free Expression (Jiyu Hyogen).

The $100 fee covers your floral materials and lunch. Bring a bucket so you can bring home your flowers. You'll need to bring you're own containers, kenzans, and clippers. If you don't have appropriate containers and kenzans, please note that on your registration form, and we can provide you with some to borrow during the lesson.

The event will be at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 4865 Wilmington Pike, Dayton, Ohio.

You can download the registration form here:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/d8h2gi0jiy6y4pxfowb57/MV-2024-09-16-Workshop.pdf?rlkey=5urneakp69voddahws88ptsm9&dl=0

(Click the link above. Then click File > Print in the upper LEFT of the page to pop the form up in a new window. Then click PRINT in the upper right to print the form so you can complete it and send it by mail with your check or money order)

08/01/2024

Join me for a very special live Ohara Ikebana demonstration by the esteemed Kamo-Sensei on August 14th at 7 PM in Columbus, OH. Whether you're a fan of art, culture, or flowers, you'll love this beautiful experience. Space is filling up fast—reserve your spot now! Less than 2 weeks away!

https://www.oharaikebanacolumbus.com/product/ohara-ikebana-demonstration-by-kamo-sensei-8-14-24-7pm

07/16/2024

Exciting news! My Ikebana Sensei, Kamo-Sensei, is visiting from Japan and will be giving a live Ohara Ikebana demonstration in Columbus, Ohio.

📅 Date: Wednesday, August 14, 2024
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Yokoso Center, 1175 Old Henderson Rd, Columbus, OH
💵 Fee: $10

Join us for an evening of beauty and artistry, featuring a demonstration by Kamo-Sensei, an Assistant Professor of the Council of Ohara Professors. This is his first visit to the US, making it a rare opportunity!

Register now at https://www.oharaikebanacolumbus.com/product/ohara-ikebana-demonstration-by-kamo-sensei-8-14-24-7pm

Don’t miss out on this unique experience to learn more about Ikebana, get a glimpse into a unique aspect of Japanese culture, and see gorgeous arrangements!

I hope to see you there!
Joe

04/28/2022

Slanting moribana, March 2022 meeting

04/28/2022

Rising form, March 2022 meeting