Events

  • The 13th conference – April 1-5, 2014 — Los Angeles, CA

    The 13th  conference – April 1-5, 2014 — Los Angeles, CA

    The 13th NAOTA conference was held April 1- 5, 2014 in Los Angeles, CA. Minako Hayashida and Satsuki Palter, co-chairs hosted the outstanding conference. Associate professor Hirokazu Yokohigashi and Assistant Professor Hozuki Oyama were the instructor for the seminars. The final demonstration was given on Saturday, April 5th, 2014.

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  • The 12th Conference – September 30-October 5, 2013 – King of Prussia, PA

    The 12th Conference – September 30-October 5, 2013 – King of Prussia, PA

    The 12th NAOTA Conference was held on September 30 — October 5, 2013. The conference co-chairs, Mrs. Ronell Douglass and Mrs. Ronnie Iorio, along with their Conference Committee members hosted another wonderful event. Assistant Professor Nishi provided a three day workshop for the NAOTA attendees and gave a wonderful demonstration at the the Crown Plaza…

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  • The 11th Conference – September 10 – 14, 2012 -Cleveland,Ohio

    The 11th Conference – September 10 – 14, 2012 -Cleveland,Ohio

    The 11th NAOTA Conference was held on September 10 — 14, 2012. The Northern Ohio Chapter hosted an outstanding conference. The workshops were held at the Cleveland Botanical Garden. It was a delight for us to have Ms. Wakako Ohara present at the conference. Professor Morishita and Associate Professor Nishi led a three day workshop…

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  • The 10th Conference – August 29 – September 2, 2011 – Victoria Canada

    The 10th Conference – August 29 – September 2, 2011 – Victoria Canada

    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…

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  • The 9th Conference – October 25 – 29, 2010 – Chicago, IL

    The 9th Conference – October 25 – 29, 2010 – Chicago, IL

    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.

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  • The 8th Conference – May 18-22, 2009 – Clemson University, South Carolina

    The 8th NAOTA Conference in Clemson, South Carolina was a success. At right Assist. Prof. Nishi leads a three day workshop, with Grandmaster Ingrid Luders assisting. Participants thanked Co-Chairs Judy Melton and Sibbie Wilson, and president of Southeastern U. S. chapter, Diane Harker, as well as all workshop helpers to make the conference the outstanding.…

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  • The 7th NAOTA Conference – September 22-26, 2008

    The 7th  NAOTA Conference – 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 onthe pictures below. Demonstration by Prof. Koji Kanamori assisted by…

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