What to Expect in this Workshop Instructor Nana Bellerud will lead September's ikebana workshop with a focus on the end to summer and beginning of fall with the flower of […]
Azaleas Azaleas are a unique and rewarding species in the world of bonsai, with horticultural requirements and design considerations that differ significantly from most trees. In this workshop, we will explore what makes azaleas their own beast, from their growth habits and root systems to their watering, soil, fertilization, and pruning needs. Participants will learn […]
Traditional Japanese Carpentry Fundamentals: $600 2-Day Workshop | Saturday–Sunday, September 19–20 With a Friday night, September 18 6-9pm overview You will learn Traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery Precision layout and geometry Hand planing techniques Scribing and fitting joinery Japanese hand-tool methods and sharpening concepts This workshop is ideal for those wanting to strengthen their traditional woodworking skills […]
Build a Traditional Japanese Roofed Garden Gate: $1,200 5-Day Workshop | Saturday–Wednesday, September 19–23 With a Friday night, September 18, 6-9pm overview Workshop includes Two days of intensive skills training Three days constructing and installing the gate Traditional roof framing techniques Advanced layout and joinery Individual instruction from Jay Van Arsdale A rare opportunity to […]
Azaleas Azaleas are a unique and rewarding species in the world of bonsai, with horticultural requirements and design considerations that differ significantly from most other trees. In this workshop, we will explore what makes azaleas their own beast, from their growth habits and root systems to their watering, soil, fertilization, and pruning needs. Participants will […]
Group Kobo is a drop‑in workshop. Whether you’re refining a bonsai’s shape, practicing wiring, or planning future enhancements, you’ll receive expert guidance from GJG’s bonsai master, Bobby Curttright. alongside a friendly community of fellow enthusiasts. Bring your bonsai anytime between these hours in a relaxed, collaborative environment in the Gresham Japanese Garden's greenhouse. You enter […]
Create a sculptural, slab-based oval bonsai container by hand in this two-part ceramic workshop atBentwood Nursery in Laura Dufala’s studio. Using slab-building techniques and rich brown clay,participants will design and […]
What to Expect in this Workshop Instructor Nana Bellerud October's ikebana workshop will focus on what surrounds us and how we can use ordinary items around us in our ikebana., […]
Western Hemlock Bonsai Workshop: Aluminum Wiring Techniques Learn one of the most essential skills in bonsai—wiring. This hands-on workshop focuses on shaping and styling bonsai using aluminum wire, an indispensable tool for bonsai artists. Participants will work with a Western Hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla), a graceful Pacific Northwest native known for its soft foliage and elegant […]
Western Hemlock Bonsai Workshop: Aluminum Wiring Techniques Learn one of the most essential skills in bonsai—wiring. This hands-on workshop focuses on shaping and styling bonsai using aluminum wire, an indispensable tool for bonsai artists. Participants will work with a Western Hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla), a graceful Pacific Northwest native known for its soft foliage and elegant […]
Group Kobo is a drop‑in workshop. Whether you’re refining a bonsai’s shape, practicing wiring, or planning future enhancements, you’ll receive expert guidance from GJG’s bonsai master, Bobby Curttright. alongside a friendly community of fellow enthusiasts. Bring your bonsai anytime between these hours in a relaxed, collaborative environment in the greenhouse behind the Kyoudou Center. Please […]
Pruning Conifers for Health and Aesthetics course will start at Ebetsu Plaza, the garden nestled in front of the Kyoudou Center inside Gresham’s Main City Park, home to a diverse […]
What to Expect in this Workshop Instructor Nana Bellerud November ikebana workshop will focus on autumn colors and non-flowering materials that can be used in ikebana, as well as its […]
Watch instructor, Laura Dufala unlock the hidden character of pine trees through structural pine pruning. She's captivating to watch her approach to cloud pruning, and through her artistic eyes make […]
Aluminum Wiring Techniques with a Pacific Willow Learn one of the most essential skills in bonsai—wiring. This hands-on workshop focuses on shaping and styling bonsai using aluminum wire on a […]