# Event Details - **Event Name**: Ikebana Ohara Ryu [4-Week Session] - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 11:30 am (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for an in-person 4-week Ohara Ryu Ikebana Session! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.About this EventJoin us for an Ohara Ryu 4-week Ikebana session! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Dates: Saturdays 5/2, 5/9, 5/23, 5/30 10:00-11:30amSign up for an immersive experience for Ikebana enthusiasts of all levels. Whether you're a beginner eager to discover the art of Japanese flower arrangement or an experienced practitioner seeking to refine your skills, this session offers a unique opportunity to delve into the harmonious world of Ikebana.-Kenzan, container and flowers will be provided and may be taken home.-Scissors provided.-Session is open to all levels and no experience is necessary.Minimum 3 StudentsYuko Inoue DarcySince 2005, Ms. Inoue-Darcy has been teaching Ikebana throughout Chicagoland. She is a member of and an instructor in the Ohara School of Ikebana, both in Japan and in the U.S. Originally from Japan, Ms. Inoue-Darcy practiced Ikebana, Tea Ceremony and Incense Ceremony from a young age. Ms. Inoue-Darcy moved to the U.S. where she received a Master’s degree in Comparative Literature from Washington University in St. Louis, where she was also an instructor of Japanese Language. In 1994, she accepted a teaching position at West Side High School, a public high school in Gary, Indiana, striving to inspire and nurture students with Japanese art, culture and language.Ms. Inoue-Darcy has traveled to more than 20 countries, exploring her curiosity about each country’s indigenous plants, flowers and arrangement styles.Currently, Ms. Inoue-Darcy is an active Ikebana lecturer, exhibitor, and demonstrator who travels nationally and internationally. She teaches regularly at the Japanese American Service Committee, the Evanston Art Center, the Japanese Culture Center, as well as at her own studio in Lincoln Park. Her principal teachers are the late Hougyoku Hirai, the late Kazuko Ernst, and Houhatsu Takeuchi. Ms. Inoue-Darcy is a President of the Ohara School of Ikebana Chicago Chapter. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/ikebana-ohara-ryu-4-week-session/100001982227703421 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 266.16, max: 266.16, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Japanese Culture Center - **lat**: 41.9351329 - **long**: -87.66263889999999 - **full address**: Japanese Culture Center, 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Ikebana Ohara Ryu [4-Week Session] - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/08bcfea90dcaa86cf5746b2f384cd80b408e99044e38196463c101eeb34d5329-rimg-w940-h470-dcf0f0ed-gmir.jpg?v=1771827817 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Ikebana Ohara Ryu [4-Week Session] being held? - **A:** Ikebana Ohara Ryu [4-Week Session] takes place on Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 11:30 am at Japanese Culture Center, 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Ikebana Ohara Ryu [4-Week Session]? - **A:** Tickets for Ikebana Ohara Ryu [4-Week Session] are priced at USD 266 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 266 + USD 18 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Ikebana Ohara Ryu [4-Week Session]? - **A:** Ikebana Ohara Ryu [4-Week Session] is organized by Japanese Culture Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Ikebana Ohara Ryu [4-Week Session] is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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