Join us for a rare and unforgettable experience as the Miami Valley Ohara Ikebana Chapter proudly hosts Kamo-Sensei, Assistant Professor of the Council of Ohara Professors, for a full-day Ikebana workshop in Dayton, Ohio, on Monday, August 11, 2025. Held at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Kettering, Ohio, this exclusive event features two immersive lessons in Moribana styles and a delicious box lunch with dessert and drinks. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or newer to Ohara Ikebana, this is a chance to learn directly from one of the school’s most inspiring instructors. Space is limited to 20 participants to ensure each student receives personalized feedback. Click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the photo to view additional images.
9:30 – 10:00 AM | Doors open. Set up and enjoy morning coffee
10:00 – 10:30 AM | Welcome & Introduction (Joe Rotella & Mayumi Hall)
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Lesson 1: Hana-isho Tenkai Narabu-katachi (One-Row Form)
12:30 – 1:30 PM | Lunch: Box lunch with drinks and dessert
1:30 – 3:30 PM | Lesson 2: Shakei Moribana Shizen-hon-i (Landscape, Realistic Method)
3:30 – 4:00 PM | Closing comments and group photo (Mayumi Hall & Joe Rotella)
Time: Please arrive by 9:30 AM to get settled. The workshop begins promptly at 10:00 AM. Your help in cleaning up afterward is greatly appreciated.
Place: Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 4865 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, OH 45440
Need equipment? Don’t worry—you’ll have the option to borrow containers and kenzans. We don’t want anyone to miss out due to lack of materials.
You’ll be contacted after registration to select from four catered lunch choices:
Each includes dessert and assorted drinks.
Lesson #1: Hana-isho Tenkai Narabu-katachi (One-Row Form)
This variation of Hana-isho Tenkai-kei emphasizes horizontal space, using a long, narrow container with three kenzans. Narabu-katachi, or One-Row Form, presents materials aligned side-by-side in a linear expression of rhythm, balance, and expansion.
Lesson #2: Shakei Moribana Shizen-hon-i (Landscape, Realistic Method)
Shizen-hon-i, or Realistic Landscape Method, traces its roots to the innovation of Second Headmaster Ohara Koun. This expressive form recreates natural scenery using depth, perspective, and plant material selection. It is composed in a suiban with two kenzans and reflects the Ohara School’s dedication to capturing nature’s spirit in floral art.
These lessons are limited to 20 students to ensure everyone has time for a thoughtful critique by Kamo-Sensei.
Kiyoichi Kamo
Assistant Professor of the Council of Ohara Professors
1st Term Master
Kamo-Sensei began his Ikebana studies in 1995 and earned his 1st Term Master certificate in 2018. He was appointed to the prestigious Council of Ohara Professors in 2019. Based in Nagoya, Japan, he leads the Sumire no Hana class and is widely respected for his artistic insight, teaching style, and deep understanding of the Ohara tradition.
Established in 1965 by Third Headmaster Ohara Houn, the Council of Professors is a distinguished instructional body within the Ohara School. Members are appointed through advanced coursework, skills assessment, and certification. They help preserve the school’s traditions and elevate Ikebana education at more than 140 branches worldwide. The Council is currently led by Fifth Headmaster Ohara Hiroki.
Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to study with a master of Ohara Ikebana.
