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Annual membership for dedicated students seeking deeper study and engagement with Japanese ikebana materials. Includes all standard member benefits plus access to curated translated study resources.
After purchase, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a downloadable PDF. The PDF includes your member coupon code, which you’ll use at checkout to receive the member price when registering for classes online.
The Platinum Membership is designed for dedicated students and practitioners of the Ohara School of Ikebana who wish to engage more deeply with Japanese-language study materials while supporting the ongoing work of the Central Ohio Shibui Ohara Study Group.
This membership includes all standard membership benefits, plus access to selected translated study resources drawn from historic and contemporary Japanese publications related to the Ohara School.
Platinum Membership begins on the date of purchase, lasts for one full year, and renews automatically for uninterrupted access.
🌸 All Standard Membership Benefits
Discounted pricing for monthly lessons
Early access to reserve seats for special events and visiting instructor programs
Access to four live Zoom seminars per year (also available on-demand), focused on history, forms, materials, and design philosophy
🌸 Access to Curated Translated Study Resources
Platinum members receive access to selected English-language study aids created from Japanese publications relevant to Ohara Ikebana practice.
These materials are intended for educational and personal study, supporting deeper understanding of:
design philosophy
seasonal expression
forms and styles
materials and their cultural significance
Translations are provided as study aids and are produced using advanced translation tools informed by a curated Ohara-specific glossary of over 300 terms developed through ongoing scholarly work.
These materials are intended to supplement, not replace, the original Japanese publications and are not presented as official or certified translations.
Access to translated materials requires attestation that you personally own the original Japanese publication.
Students holding a Beginner’s Course certificate or higher who wish to deepen their study
Practitioners who regularly engage with Japanese Ohara materials
Ohara teachers, assistants, and serious long-term students
Supporters who wish to help sustain translation and educational efforts
Translated study resources are curated and released selectively. Additional materials may be added over time.
After purchase, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a downloadable PDF. The PDF includes your member coupon code, which you’ll use at checkout to receive the member price when registering for classes online.
Membership renews automatically each year to ensure uninterrupted access to member benefits. You may manage or cancel your membership at any time.