We’re excited to unveil Open Kobo, the newest offering in our Art of Bonsai series. This drop‑in workshop invites you to bring your bonsai anytime between 10 AM and 2 PM, in a relaxed, collaborative environment at the Kyoudou Center. Open Kobo will end at 2pm, so arrive early enough to receive consultation. Whether you’re refining a […]
What to Expect in the Workshop In this workshop, instructor Nana Bellerud covers the basic concept, techniques, tools and equipment, and plant care for ikebana. Participants will practice a basic style arrangement within the rules of the Sogetsu School of Ikebana. Beyond simply producing a beautiful work of art with flowers and natural objects, instructor […]
August class is: Grafting demonstration on juniper. Each student will go home with a small juniper on rocks, and learn how to care for it. Explore Gresham Japanese Garden's Art of Bonsai workshop. The project for August has not been decided yet. The $45.00 cost includes all materials. Please bring your bonsai tools. Cost: $45.00 […]
August class is: Grafting demonstration on juniper. Each student will go home with a small juniper on rocks, and learn how to care for it. Explore Gresham Japanese Garden's Art of Bonsai workshop. This month's project has not been decided yet, but rest assured you will learn a new technique AND take a bonsai home […]
For the intermediate pruners, a hands-on opportunity to prune a variety of plants at a Japanese garden in Boring, OR, learning alongside Francheska Snyder, a professional ornamental pruner. This workshop will focus on vine maples and upright Acer palmatums. You must be comfortable on tall ladders. The Gresham Japanese Garden’s prune the Japanese garden at […]
What to Expect in this Workshop In this workshop, which happens to take place on Chrysanthemum Day, instructor Nana Bellerud will include discussions on chrysanthemum’s botanical, historical and cultural aspects. Then, you will create an ikebana using chrysanthemums and other plant materials. It will be a lot of fun. In addition, Bellerud will cover the basic […]
🌱 Air Layering & Ground Layering Bonsai Workshop - Part 2 Hands-on Follow-Up Class Location: Gresham Japanese Garden - Kyoudou Center Materials Provided | Bring Your Bonsai Tools Overview This class you will check on your air layers and (if successful) guide you through the separation and potting process. To ensure everyone can participate—even if […]
🌱 Air Layering & Ground Layering Bonsai Workshop - Part 2 Hands-on Follow-Up ClassLocation: Gresham Japanese Garden - Kyoudou CenterMaterials Provided | Bring Your Bonsai Tools Overview This class you will check on your air layers and (if successful) guide you through the separation and potting process. To ensure everyone can participate—even if your first […]
Basic Wiring Overview This class will focus on basic wiring of bonsai.Wiring a bonsai is an important design technique for shaping a bonsai. The growth and shape of the bonsai is influenced by the wire that is wrapped around the trunk and/or branches. The wired parts are bent in the desired direction. Once the form has solidified, the […]
Basic Wiring Overview This class will focus on basic wiring of bonsai.Wiring a bonsai is an important design technique for shaping a bonsai. The growth and shape of the bonsai is influenced by the wire that is wrapped around the trunk and/or branches. The wired parts are bent in the desired direction. Once the form has solidified, the […]
This is a hands-on workshop where students will receive pruning techniques, instructions, and personalized feedback as you prune two overgrown lace-leaf maple tree at the Gresham Japanese Garden's complex.
Pruning Conifers for Health and Aesthetics course will start on Tsuru Island, GJG’s Japanese garden nestled within Gresham’s Main City Park and home to a diverse collection of conifers including spruces, hinoki, firs, pines, and more. Limited to 15 students, so register early to reserve your spot! Workshop Overview This in-person class is designed to […]
Saikei (最景) Overview This class will focus on saikei. Saikei is a Japanese art form that combines bonsai techniques with elements of landscape gardening to create a living landscape. You can introduce trees, rocks, and other natural materials to depict a natural scene, such as a forest, mountain, or coastal area. The goal is to evoke the […]
Saikei (最景) Overview This class will focus on saikei. Saikei is a Japanese art form that combines bonsai techniques with elements of landscape gardening to create a living landscape. You can introduce trees, rocks, and other natural materials to depict a natural scene, such as a forest, mountain, or coastal area. The goal is to evoke the […]
Monday, Dec 1, 2025, 6-8pm Get ready for the holidays by making a beautiful wreath to hang on your front door. The wreath can span as large as 26". The Gresham Japanese Garden offers a wide range of unique conifers and evergreen shrubs to choose from to make your wreath, complete with a handmade bow […]