Week of Events
Enter to Win a Yamadori Mountain Hemlock
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 […]
Introduction to Ikebana – November
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
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 […]
2025 The Art of Bonsai: Nov-Sat
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 […]