BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Gresham Japanese Garden - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Gresham Japanese Garden X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Gresham Japanese Garden REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T073021 CREATED:20260122T025041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T161022Z UID:10000261-1776171600-1776178800@www.greshamjapanesegarden.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Ikebana - April DESCRIPTION:What to Expect in this Workshop\nInstructor Nana Bellerud will lead April’s ikebana workshop with a focus on popular Japanese spring-blooming plants such as cherry and pear blossoms\, including their symbolism and seasonal meanings. While maintaining the core principles of ikebana\, she will share material selection and design ideas rooted in the Sogetsu approach. \nBellerud will also cover fundamental Sogetsu School ikebana concepts\, techniques\, tools\, and equipment\, as well as basic plant care. The workshop emphasizes more than simply creating a beautiful floral arrangement—it offers insight into ikebana as an expressive and mindful art form. \nSupplies and tools will be available on-site for use during the workshop. After completing your arrangement\, participants are encouraged to photograph their work before dismantling it. Plant materials may be taken home. If you would like to take your arrangement home intact\, or plan to continue practicing ikebana\, kenzan and containers will be available for purchase at the workshop (see details below). \nThe class will be held at the Gresham Japanese Garden’s Kyoudou Center\, located at 219A S. Main Avenue\, Gresham\, OR 97030. The building is at the south end of Main City Park\, closest to the Springwater Trailhead. A parking lot is located adjacent to the building. \nKenzan + Container – $30\nIn ikebana\, the two accessories used is a kenzan\, or some people say pin frog\, and a container. For basic arrangements a shallow container is appropriate. Because ikebana is a practiced art\, owning these accessories is a must to further your practice. \nAlso\, if you’d like to preserve the arrangement you created at the workshop\, these accessories are available for purchase at the workshop. $30 includes both. Cash\, Venmo or check will be accepted.\nNOTE: The cost of the workshop includes the use of the instructor’s kensan and container.  URL:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/calendar/intro-to-ikebana-apr26/ LOCATION:Kyoudou Center\, 219 S. Main Avenue\, Gresham\, OR\, 97080 CATEGORIES:Introduction to Ikebana,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ikebana-web-sept.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T073021 CREATED:20260122T051113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T003024Z UID:10000265-1776362400-1776369600@www.greshamjapanesegarden.org SUMMARY:2026 The Art of Bonsai: April-Thurs DESCRIPTION:Making a Kusamono\nFor this project\, the kusamono features Vaccinium ovatum (Evergreen Huckleberry)\, a refined and seasonally expressive companion plant. As a kusamono\, Vaccinium ovatum offers balance and softness beside a bonsai display\, suggesting a natural woodland setting. Its compact growth habit and fine branching make it especially suitable for small containers\, where it can convey elegance\, seasonality\, and a sense of place without overpowering the main tree. Enjoy making your kusamono. \nThis workshop it will be held in the Gresham Japanese Garden’s beautiful Kyoudou Center at 219A S Main Avenue\, Gresham\, OR 97030. \nAll tools\, soil\, and materials will be provided. \nNote on Fees: The workshop fee is $40\, plus $15 for trees\, container and other supplies. To continue offering a high-quality\, project-based bonsai program and cover material costs\, the Garden has made the difficult decision to adjust the workshop fee. Class size has also been reduced to allow for more individualized instruction. \nGift certificates available here. URL:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/calendar/2026-the-art-of-bonsai-april-thurs/ LOCATION:Kyoudou Center\, 219 S. Main Avenue\, Gresham\, OR\, 97080 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/huckleberry.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T073021 CREATED:20260310T033536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T191517Z UID:10000270-1776502800-1776524400@www.greshamjapanesegarden.org SUMMARY:Stone-Setting Path Workshop DESCRIPTION:Learn the Fundamentals of Stone Path Construction\nOne‑day hands‑on workshop at Tsuru Island\, the Japanese garden within Gresham’s Main City Park\, hosted by the Gresham Japanese Garden. The day combines instruction\, demonstration\, and hands‑on experience working taught by a professional stone mason Josh Bond with Bond Stone Masonry. \nThis workshop focuses on the fundamentals of building a lasting stone pathway\, beginning with the most important part of the process: proper ground preparation. Participants will learn the techniques and then practice them by constructing a small section of pathway on Tsuru Island. Tsuru Island\, the Gresham Japanese Garden’s Japanese garden is undergoing a major renovation and an ADA strolling pathway is a major component.Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM\nDuration: 6-hour hands-on workshop (includes lunch break) \nLocation: Gresham Japanese Garden\, Tsuru Island\n124 S Main Avenue \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Josh\nHere’s a quick 40 second video showing a snippet of what you will learn. URL:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/calendar/stone-path-building-workshop/ LOCATION:GJG Tsuru Island\, 124 S Main Avenue\, Gresham\, OR\, 97030\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/josh-stone.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T073021 CREATED:20260122T050719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T002905Z UID:10000264-1776517200-1776524400@www.greshamjapanesegarden.org SUMMARY:2026 The Art of Bonsai: April-Sat DESCRIPTION:Making a Kusamono\nFor this project\, the kusamono features Vaccinium ovatum (Evergreen Huckleberry)\, a refined and seasonally expressive companion plant. As a kusamono\, Vaccinium ovatum offers balance and softness beside a bonsai display\, suggesting a natural woodland setting. Its compact growth habit and fine branching make it especially suitable for small containers\, where it can convey elegance\, seasonality\, and a sense of place without overpowering the main tree. Enjoy making your kusamono. \nThis workshop it will be held in the Gresham Japanese Garden’s beautiful Kyoudou Center at 219A S Main Avenue\, Gresham\, OR 97030. \nAll tools\, soil\, and materials will be provided. \nNote on Fees: The workshop fee is $40\, plus $15 for trees\, container and other supplies. To continue offering a high-quality\, project-based bonsai program and cover material costs\, the Garden has made the difficult decision to adjust the workshop fee. Class size has also been reduced to allow for more individualized instruction. \nGift certificates available here. URL:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/calendar/2026-the-art-of-bonsai-april-sat/ LOCATION:Kyoudou Center\, 219 S. Main Avenue\, Gresham\, OR\, 97080 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/huckleberry.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR