In 2017, we were honored to have Headmaster Designate Senko Ikenobo join us for the chapter’s 20th anniversary celebration. She gave a demonstration, and exhibited her beautiful arrangement alongside Professor Manabu Noda and our members.
The 20th year anniversary exhibition held at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Ribbon cut ceremony to the exhibition with Headmaster Designate Senko Ikenobo and Professor Manabu Noda
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Headmaster Designate Senko Ikenobo’s Rikka arrangement at the exhibition
Professor Manabu Noda’s Free Style arrangement at the exhibition
Chapter members arrangements lined up along the aisles of the Krannert Center
Ikekomi, the onsite arranging
Each arrangement was viewed and commented by Headmaster Designate, Senko Ikenobo
Group shot with Headmaster Designate, Senko Ikenobo
Anniversary Banquet
The chapter founder Kimiko Gunji spoke at the banquet
A handmade gift from member Barbara Schroeder
Demonstration by Headmaster Designate Senko Ikenobo
A Reishiki style demonstration by Professor Manabu Noda
The chapter president Jeanne Holy spoke at the event
Headmaster Designate Senko Ikenobo and Professor Manabu Noda with the Consul General of Japan in Chicago, Naoki Ito, attended the cerebration
A special member workshop, in conjunction with the cerebration, taught by Professor Manabu Noda