Aug. 29 - Sept. 2, 2011 |
The 10th annual NAOTA Conference held in Victoria B.C. was a resounding success. Lorian Roberts and the Study Group offered a wonderful conference for 50 NAOTA participants. During conference a workshop was given by Assist. Professor Nishi with the assistance of Grandmasters Kawamura and Shohara. All participants had strong challenges with unusual flower materials. After the workshops, Assist. Professor Nishi gave an exceptional demonstration. |
Landscape arrangement created by Assist. Prof. Nishi
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May 18 - 22, 2009 |
Nishi, Assistant Professor, of the Ohara School, conducted a three day workshop and gave the demonstration at the 8th NAOTA conference.
The conference was held in the South Carolina Botanical Gardens, which are located at the perimeter of attractive Clemson University. |
September 22 - 26, 2008 |
The Ottawa/Carlton chapter hosted the 7th NAOTA conference. We were honored that Headmistress Wakako Ohara was attending. Koji Kanamori, a professor, and Hiroyuki Kawakami, an assistant professor, led a three day workshop.
To view a slide show of pictures from the Ottawa conference, please click on
the pictures below.
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Chapter Events:
| Spring 2010 |
Los Angeles Chapter had two exhibitins in Spring 2010. Both exhibitions were held at the George J. Doaizaki Gallery, Japanese American Cultureal and Community Center (JACCC).
On March 13 - 14, bi-annual exhibition in collaboration with contemporary ceramicist Masuo Ojima. On April 24 - May 9, 2010 exhibition in collaboration with internationally recognized contemporary bamboo master and artist Kenichi Nagakura. The exhibition will also have arrangements by members of the Los Angeles Chapter of Ikenobo. |
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| We were fortunate to have Headmaster Hiroki Ohara present at Chicago Conference, October 2011. He created large welcoming and farewell arrangements for th conference, and presented each participant with a Certificate of Attendance. |
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5th Head Master, Hiroki Ohara
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Clemson city guide :
Click the pictures below about Clemson
where the 8th NAOTA conference was
held from May 18 through May 22, 2009.
You'll see useful tourist information.
2009 Conference in Clemson
2008 Conference in Ottawa, Canada
2007
Conference in San Diego
2006 Conference in San Francisco (
image from BAM)
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October 25 - 29, 2010 |
The 9th NAOTA conference was held in Chicago. The conference Chair was Grandmaster Kazuko Ernst and the Assistant Chair was E-Ling Lou. Chief Executive Officer Wakako Ohara, Headmaster Hiroki Ohara, and Ms. Toshiko Tatsumi came from Japan to attend. Professor Kuniaki Seki led a three day workshop, with Assistant Professor Akihiro Nishi assisting. |
Prof. Seki and Assist Prof. Nishi
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June 23 - 25, 2010 |
Ingrid Luders, 1st NAOTA president held a Teachers' Education Seminar at her studio in Hunting Valley, Ohio. This was something that Ingrid, a Grand Master in the Ohara School and a teacher of ikebana for nearly 40 years had long thought about. She always encourages her students who have attained a high master's degree to share their experience with others by preparing them to teach.
She also plans to offer another seminar in the future.
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September 4 - 9, 2008
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Prof. Kazuhiko Kudo's one-man exhibition was held
at the Ohara Center of Tokyo, Ist Floor, 2nd Floor and B2 (ESPACE Hall). This is to commemorate the 13th anniversary of the deathhis elderly brother, Masanobu Kudo. |
November 1 - 4, 2006
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Master's Seminar was held
at the Ohara Center in Tokyo. Participants included
Profs. Namba, Kudo, Kanamori, Izutani, Ito and Nishi. Prof. Izutani gave a splendid demonstration on the last day of the seminar; shown above is his Rimpa arrangement. |
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