Bamboo is a great fencing material because it is a renewable resource that is extremely hardy with excellent structural integrity. Bamboo fences add beauty and serenity to any landscape that withstand the test of time. The Gresham Japanese Garden is offering a bamboo fencing workshop with owner Mark Meenan with American Bamboo Company. Mr. Meenan […]
Yamadori Mountain Hemlock The tree has been in training for almost 15 years and is currently sitting without any wire. The refined oval pot is made by the retired and only apprentice to Yukizou Nakano, his son. Those pots known as Yuuji are all handmade and of the highest quality clay made in the Japanese […]
We’re excited to unveil Group Kobo, the newest offering in our Art of Bonsai series. This drop‑in workshop invites you to bring your bonsai anytime between 4PM and 8PM, in a relaxed, collaborative environment at the Kyoudou Center. Group Kobo will end at 2pm, so arrive early enough to receive consultation. Whether you’re refining a […]
What to Expect in this Workshop In Nana Bellerud's October class, you will focus on color combinations, in particular, autumn colors. It will be fun to see different color combinations give different impressions. We will be using the "ordinary" plant materials that are in bloom to create an extraordinary piece of art. Please join us! […]
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, […]
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.
What to Expect in this Workshop In Nana Bellerud's November class, you will focus on fall flowers and accents still staying with autumn colors. It will be fun to see different color combinations give different impressions. We will be using the "ordinary" plant materials that are in bloom to create an extraordinary piece of art. […]
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 […]
Watch instructor, Laura Dufala unlock the hidden character of pine trees through strructural pine pruning. She's captivating to watch her approach to cloud pruning, and through her artistic eyes make decisions regarding which branches to keep and which ones to remove. She has a tendency to turn the class into a hands-on practicum, so bring […]
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 […]
What to Expect in this Workshop In Nana Bellerud's December class, you will focus on the holidays, and some holiday ideas will be included in your arrangement. Still keeping the principles and core concepts of ikebana, she will share some material and design ideas for the holidays that participants can use. In addition, Bellerud will […]
Sunday, Dec 7, 2025, 2-4pm 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 […]