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 […]
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 […]
🌱 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 […]
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 […]