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Three Days with Professor Noritaka Noda

Teacher: Professor Noritaka Noda

Current President of Ikenobo Ikebana, New York City Chapter and also the first US special professor to be recognized by the Ikenobo Headquarters in Kyoto, Japan.

Tuesday, April 14 Rikka Shimputai

Class for Advanced Members (Level 6 and above). Some participants may also try use Komiwara .

Wednesday, April 15 Rikka Shofutai

• Beginner focus: taping and wiring techniques on standard Rikka Shofutai using pussy willow as the shin.

• Advanced focus (Level 6 and above) “Hidari Nagashi” (opposite Nagashi style)

Thursday, April 16: Freestyle

Class for All Members. From naturalistic to abstract expressions.

Gallery 1: Rikka Shimputai

Gallery 2 - Rikka shofutai

Gallery 3 - Morning and afternoon Freestyles

Mimi Santini-Ritt