Ikebana International Chapter 1 Presents: Professor Noritaka Noda

Ikebana International Chapter 1 presents: Continental Breakfast and Demonstration by Professor Noritaka Noda of the Ikenobo Ikebana NYC Chapter. 

Location: U.S. National Arboretum Auditorium, Administration Building, 3501 New York Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002

Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM Social Time and Continental Breakfast, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Demonstration

Continental Breakfast: Fruit kebabs, mini-muffins, yogurt, mini-quiche, coffee and tea

Ticket Price: $60.00 for II Chapter 1 members; $65.00 for non-members

Raffle tickets for the flowers from the demonstration are sold in advance only. Winners will be announced when ticket holders arrive at the demonstration. Winner must be present to collect the flowers which will be given after the demonstration. Raffle ticket price is $1 per ticket.

Tickets will go on sale August 1, 2025. The last day to purchase tickets is Monday, September l. No refunds for cancellations after Sunday, August 24.

Professor Noda’s Biography

Professor Noritaka Noda is the president of Ikenobo Ikebana NYC Chapter and was appointed by Ikenobo Headquarters in Kyoto, Japan with the title of “Specially Entrusted Overseas Instructor of Ikenobo Society of Floral Art.”

Professor Noda studied graphic design in Japan and in the United States. Being inspired with the use of dried flowers in his projects, he began to be interested in designing using fresh floral materials – leading him to study Japanese floral design (Ikebana) and western floral design in New York and Japan. Mr. Noda’s floral design business has flourished beautifully due to his creativity, talent and unique design skills. His clientele includes a number of American and Japanese corporations, restaurants, retail, private events, museums, etc.

As a Professor of Ikebana, he conducts many demonstrations and teaches classes at the Nippon Club in New York. His classes are for beginners to advanced levels as well as special classes for kids.