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In this lesson, we’ll study Heika Kasui-kei (Cascading Style), an elegant Ohara arrangement created in a tall vase. Joe will begin with a brief introduction to the form and demonstrate the key techniques used to create the distinctive downward movement of Cascading Style. Then you’ll create your own arrangement!
Beginners are welcome. The flowers and containers shown in the photos are examples only. Materials and containers used for the class may vary from those pictured.
Members save $5 on each class.
To receive the member price, you must purchase a membership before registering for the class. Membership and class registration are completed as two separate transactions.
*Note: Registration for this class will close on Sunday, 11/1, at 6 PM.
Members receive discounted pricing on monthly lessons. To use the member discount, please purchase a membership before registering for the class. Membership and class registration are processed as separate transactions.
The lesson will start promptly at 10:30 AM. Please arrive at 10:15 AM so you’ll be set up and ready to start learning at 10:30. The lesson will end by noon.
Your help cleaning up the room would be greatly appreciated. We must leave the room and have it look great by 12:30 PM.
The lesson is held at the Yokoso Center, 1175 Old Henderson Rd, Columbus, Ohio 43220.
Your container should be a tall vase (or Heika container), about 12" tall.
This style does not use a kenzan. Please bring bamboo skewers, which we will use to help secure the materials inside the vase.
Please contact Joe Rotella (614.537.7077 or by email) if you have questions.
Heika is one of the two main pillars of the Ohara School and is arranged in a tall vase. It evolved from the historical tradition of nageire-bana, in which materials are arranged so that their natural appearance is retained and enhanced. Unlike Moribana, which uses a shallow container and flower holders such as kenzan, Heika uses tome (stay) techniques within the vase to position and secure the materials. The stems are consolidated at the mouth of the vase so that they appear to emerge naturally from a single area.
In Kasui-kei (Cascading Style), the beauty of materials that cascade gracefully is emphasized. Vines and vine-like branches are especially suited to this style, including flowering branches in spring and branches bearing berries or fruit in autumn and winter. The length and angle of the Shu-shi (Subject) are adjusted according to the natural character of the material, with its tip cascading below the mouth of the vase. The result is an arrangement with beautiful downward movement while retaining balance, depth, and the natural character of the materials.
Joe Rotella
Associate Second Term Master, Ohara School of Ikebana
Certified MyFrame Instructor
Joe has studied ikebana since 1993. Joe is an Associate Second Term Master in the Ohara School of Ikebana and one of only two Certified Instructors for MyFrame in the United States (as of Spring 2024). Joe was featured in the Spring 2024 edition of 614 Refined magazine (pages 22-24).
Joe is the Founder and President of the Central Ohio Shibui Ohara Chapter. He is also Past President of the Miami Valley Ohara Chapter, a member of the Southeastern and Northern Ohio Ohara Chapters, and a member of NAOTA and EOTA.
