The 21st NAOTA Conference October 21-24, 2024 La Jolla

The San Diego Sakura Chapter and the La Jolla Chapter jointly hosted the 21st NAOTA conference from October 21st to October 24th at the San Diego Marriott La Jolla in San Diego, California. Headmaster Hiroki Ohara was assisted by Associate Professor Satoshi Hirota, conducting 3 full days of workshops for NAOTA conference attendees.

Demonstration

Demonstration Rehearsal

Demonstration Rehearsal

DemColor Scheme Moribana Upright Style

Radial Form

Radial Form

Radial Form

Landscaping Moribana arrangement

Landscaping Moribana arrangement

Rimpa-cho arrangement

Radial Form
1. Cycad
2. Bromeliad seed pod
3. Aloe (2 types)
4. Pothos
5. Oncidium
6. Dahlia
7. AsIlbe (2 colors)
8. Ivy wood (painted white)
Container: Large Glass Compote
 

Color Scheme Moribana, Upright Style
1. Leucadendron
2. Ginger leaves
3. Geranium
4. Chrysanthemum (orange)
5. Ornamental kale
6. Millet
7. Spray mum (pink)
8. Chrysanthemum (pink)
Container: Large Oval-Shaped Udei Suiban
 

Rimpa-cho arrangement
1. Amaranthus
2. Dahlia
3. Chrysanthemum (2 colors) thin stalk
4. Spray mum (yellow)
5. Montecasino aster (purple)
6. Begonia leaves
7. CoInus
8. Callicarpa (beautyberry)
Container: 2 Fan-Shaped Suibans 

 

Landscaping Moribana arrangement
1. Conifer
2. Cotoneaster
3. Boxwood
4. “Moss”
5. Ice plant
6. LeonoIs (aka lion’s tail, lion’s ear)
7. Black aeonium
8. Driftwood
Container: Large Celadon Oval Vase

Heika
1. Eucalyptus with seed pods
2. Buddha’s hand citron
3. Neoregalia
4. Dendrobium
Container: Buckwheat-Ccolor Jingdezhen tall vase

Bunjin-cho Ikebana
1. Pomegranate branches
2. Ornamental kale
3. Hydrangea (red anIque)
4. Phalaenopsis with roots
5. Grape wood
Container: Jindezhen tall vase

Reception

Headmaster with Consul General and Honorary Consul and their spouses

Current Board Members

Demo Volunteers

The past Presidents of the NAOTA with Headmaster: Satoshi Hirota ( C.O.P.), Headmaster, Russell Bowers, Ingrid Luders, E-Ling Lou, Grace Sekimitsu.

Workshops

Free Expression Arrangement for B group
Materials: Curly Willow, Monstera, Gloriosa Lily
Container: Large Round Suiban

One Row Form 3 wine glasses for workshop B group
Materials: Gerbera Daisy, Billy Ball, Mini Carnation, Baby Breath, Ming Fern
Container: 3 Wine Glasses

Rimpa-cho arrangement for workshop A group
Materials: Cocks Comb, Monkshood, Mini Chrysanthemum, Miscanthus, Leather Fern
Container: Large Narrow Oval-Shaped Suiban

Free Expression arrangement for workshop A group
Materials: Curly Willow, Dried Staghorn leaves, Aloe head, Gloriosa Lily
Container: Large Narrow Rectangular Suiban

Color Scheme Moribana Slanting Style for workshop A group
Materials: Eucalyptus, Alstroemeria Lily, Rose, Lisianthus, Solidago
Container: Large Round Suiban

Heika Cascading Style arrangement for workshop B group
Materials: Eucalyptus, Rose, Baby Breath
Container: Ohara School Standard Heika Tall Vase

Bunjin-cho arrangement for workshop A group
Materials: Nandina, Gloriosa Lily, Aloe head
Container: Bunjin Tall Vase

Realistic Landscaping arrangement for workshop B group
Materials: Huckleberry, Variegated Giant reed, Boxwood, Crocosmia, Aster Montecasino
Container: Large Round Suiban

Heika arrangement in a tall basket workshop B group
Materials: Amaranthus cascaded, Bulrush, Cock’s Comb, Leather Fern
Container: Tall Bamboo Basket

Heika in Seasonal Materials for workshop A group 
Materials: Dogwood, Asiatic Lily, Monstera
Container: Ohara School Standard Heka Tall Vase

Realistic Landscaping arrangement for workshop A group
Materials: Huckleberry, Oregonian, Bulrush, Aster Montecasino, Leather Fern
Container: Round Suiban