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The Ohara School of Ikebana was founded in 1895 by Unshin Ohara, who was inspired by the beauty of Japan's native wildflowers as well as newly introduced exotic flowers. To express these flowers in a natural and dynamic way, he developed Moribana, meaning "arranging flowers in a water basin"—an innovative style that captures the changing scenery of the four seasons using shallow containers. This groundbreaking approach not only preserved the principles of Ikebana but also resonated with the evolving aesthetics of modern living spaces. Since its founding, each successive Headmaster has introduced new styles while staying true to the school's philosophy of celebrating seasonal beauty, natural growth, and harmony with the environment. Today, the Ohara School continues to evolve, embracing both tradition and innovation while fostering a deep appreciation for Ikebana worldwide.

A retired NASA software engineer turned Ikebana master, Mr. Jose Salcedo has taught at both Ohara School and Ikenobo School Ikebana for over 25 years. Join Salcedo, along with the Ikebana International New York Chapter, for a showcase of various Ohara styles. On stage, Salcedo will demonstrate how to create these arrangements using a mix of traditional and modern materials.

This program is a collaboration with the Ikebana International New York Chapter (I.I.NY).

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Schedule:	Tuesday, April 1, 2025
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Times:	11:00am-01:00pm EDT
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Meeting Date Start Time End Time Tuesday, April 1, 2025 11:00am 01:00pm Meeting Date Start Time End Time Tuesday, April 1, 2025 11:00am 01:00pm
Speaker:	Jose Salcedo Jose Salcedo Jose Salcedo Mr. Jose Salcedo, raised in L.A. has a B.A. in Physics and an M.S. in Computer Engineering. He retired in 2020 as a Senior Software Engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena. And how did he get to Ikebana from NASA? When he first viewed an Ikenobo Rikka style arrangement in 1988, he was mesmerized by the arrangement's movement and knew he needed to learn how to create it. He began lessons in Ikebana the following week. Eight months later, while walking through the LA Chapter of Ikebana International's annual exhibition, he saw an arrangement that had a Japanese maple leaf flowing in the water. He was immediately transported back to a Japanese garden he had seen in Britain. That single arrangement convinced him to study Ohara Ikebana. He began his lessons with Grand Master Reiko Kawamura soon after. Salcedo has been president of the Ikebana International (II) Los Angeles Chapter #4 twice and has served on the boards of the Ikenobo Society of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Chapter of Ohara. Also a member of the Ikebana Teacher's Association of Southern California for 30 years, Salcedo has participated in numerous exhibitions and demonstrations throughout his Ikebana career.
Location:	NYBG, Ross Lecture Hall 2900 Southern Boulevard Bronx, NY 10458
Session Number:	254FDN819

Ohara Ikebana Demo ticket
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
11:00am-01:00pm EDT
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