The 23rd NAOTA Conference – May 13-17, 2026 Cleveland, Ohio

On Wednesday 13th May conference participants, and some ‘ikebana husbands’, gathered at the Cleveland Marriot East for a welcome reception to launch the 23rd NAOTA Conference. This was followed by three days of workshops on Thursday, Friday and Saturday for 57 attendees.
We were honored to welcome Headmaster Hiroki Ohara assisted by Assistant Professor Akane Suzuki, for her NAOTA debut, as our instructors. Our interpreter was Grace Sekimitsu.

Workshop

Hana-Kanade A group
Moribana Realistic Landscape Method Group A
Heika Freestyle Group A
Bunjin Group A
Rimpa-cho Group A
Free Expression Group A
Hana Kanade Group B
Heika Free Expression Group B
Hana-Isho Group B
Moribana Traditional Method Solomon_s Seal Group B
Moribana 4 variety Group B
One Row Group B
Mizukagami no kei side
Mizukagami no kei 2
Mizukagami no kei 1

Demonstration

Multi Variety CS Moribana
Realistic Lanscape Moribana Ingrid Garden
Bunjin
Peony baskety
Rimpa
Realistic Landscape Moribana
Demo team

Attendee Photo Gallery

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