At KCJS, I had the opportunity to learn Ikebana under Ashida Sensei. I first learned the basic rules of Ikebana and the general mindset one should possess while placing the flowers. Then I was free to create my pieces in any manner as long as I followed the few rules. We explored different styles of Ikebana such as traditional style, vertical style, modern style, etc. I learned a great deal regarding the aesthetic of Japanese flowers and the way the people of old regarded beauty.