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SUMMARY:2026 The Art of Bonsai: June-Thurs
DESCRIPTION:Buxus Forest Planting (Yose-ue)\nJoin us in creating a Yose-ue. The tree you will be working with is a Buxus sempervirens for the forest planting (Yose-ue) session. The Buxus sempervirens also known as Common Boxwood evokes the quiet feeling of a natural woodland in miniature. By arranging multiple boxwood trees of different heights\, the composition creates the illusion of a mature grove with a clear sense of depth and perspective. \nBoxwood is well suited to this style thanks to its small leaves\, dense branching\, and strong tolerance for pruning\, allowing the canopy to be refined and maintained at scale over time. Careful placement of the trees—often in odd-numbered groupings with varied spacing—helps create a natural rhythm and visual movement through the forest. \nAs the planting matures\, selective pruning will develop a cohesive canopy while preserving open spaces that suggest light filtering through the woodland. The result is a tranquil landscape that captures the harmony of trees growing together. \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 tree\, container and additional supplies. \nGift certificates available here.
URL:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/calendar/2026-bonsai-june-thurs/
LOCATION:Kyoudou Center\, 219 S. Main Avenue\, Gresham\, OR\, 97080
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SUMMARY:2026 The Art of Bonsai: June-Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Buxus Forest Planting (Yose-ue)\nJoin us in creating a Yose-ue. This workshop will be using a Buxus sempervirens for its forest planting (Yose-ue) session. The Buxus sempervirens also known as Common Boxwood evokes the quiet feeling of a natural woodland in miniature. By arranging multiple boxwood trees of different heights\, the composition creates the illusion of a mature grove with a clear sense of depth and perspective. \nBoxwood is well suited to this style thanks to its small leaves\, dense branching\, and strong tolerance for pruning\, allowing the canopy to be refined and maintained at scale over time. Careful placement of the trees—often in odd-numbered groupings with varied spacing—helps create a natural rhythm and visual movement through the forest. \nAs the planting matures\, selective pruning will develop a cohesive canopy while preserving open spaces that suggest light filtering through the woodland. The result is a tranquil landscape that captures the harmony of trees growing together. \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 tree\, container and additional supplies. \nGift certificates available here.
URL:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/calendar/2026-the-art-of-bonsai-june-sat/
LOCATION:Kyoudou Center\, 219 S. Main Avenue\, Gresham\, OR\, 97080
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T120000
DTSTAMP:20260611T212313
CREATED:20260527T030416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T030629Z
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SUMMARY:Bonsai: Group Kobo
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBring your bonsai anytime between 2-5pm in a relaxed\, collaborative environment at the Kyoudou Center. Group Kobo will end at 4pm\, so arrive early enough to receive consultation. \nYou will have access to use Bobby’s bonsai tools and wiring supplies\, but not repotting supplies. Repotting is covered in a separate class. \nIf you’re planning on dropping in\, please bring $20 in cash. We look forward to seeing your creativity enhanced and your knowledge of bonsai strengthened! \nNOTE: Kobo means “workshop” in Japanese.
URL:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/calendar/bonsai-kobo-6-26/
LOCATION:Gresham Japanese Garden Greenhouse\, 219 N Main\, Gresham\, Multnomah\, 97080\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Art of Bonsai
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260716T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T212313
CREATED:20260316T041833Z
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SUMMARY:2026 The Art of Bonsai: July-Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Bonsai Styling: Prunus emarginata\nIn this workshop you will style Prunus emarginata\, the Pacific Northwest native bitter cherry. Known for its delicate spring flowers\, developing bark character\, and graceful branching\, this species makes an elegant and regionally meaningful bonsai. \nBobby will focus on covering techniques that are useful on various flowering and fruiting trees that are commonly used in bonsai. Participants will learn how to establish the tree’s primary structure through thoughtful pruning and branch selection. Bitter cherry often produces long shoots\, making selective pruning an important technique \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 tree\, container and additional supplies. \nGift certificates available here.
URL:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/calendar/2026-the-art-of-bonsai-july-thurs/
LOCATION:Kyoudou Center\, 219 S. Main Avenue\, Gresham\, OR\, 97080
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T150000
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SUMMARY:2026 The Art of Bonsai: July-Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Bonsai Styling: Prunus emarginata\nIn this workshop you will style Prunus emarginata\, the Pacific Northwest native bitter cherry. Known for its delicate spring flowers\, developing bark character\, and graceful branching\, this species makes an elegant and regionally meaningful bonsai. \nBobby will focus on covering techniques that are useful on various flowering and fruiting trees that are commonly used in bonsai. Participants will learn how to establish the tree’s primary structure through thoughtful pruning and branch selection. Bitter cherry often produces long shoots\, making selective pruning an important technique \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 tree\, container and additional supplies. \nGift certificates available here.
URL:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/calendar/2026-the-art-of-bonsai-july-saturday/
LOCATION:Kyoudou Center\, 219 S. Main Avenue\, Gresham\, OR\, 97080
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T190000
DTSTAMP:20260611T212313
CREATED:20260530T050038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T050038Z
UID:10000285-1784991600-1785006000@www.greshamjapanesegarden.org
SUMMARY:Bonsai: Group Kobo
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBring your bonsai anytime between 2-5pm in a relaxed\, collaborative environment at the Kyoudou Center. Group Kobo will end at 4pm\, so arrive early enough to receive consultation. \nYou will have access to use Bobby’s bonsai tools and wiring supplies\, but not repotting supplies. Repotting is covered in a separate class. \nIf you’re planning on dropping in\, please bring $20 in cash. We look forward to seeing your creativity enhanced and your knowledge of bonsai strengthened! \nNOTE: Kobo means “workshop” in Japanese.
URL:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/calendar/bonsai-group-kobo-july/
LOCATION:Gresham Japanese Garden Greenhouse\, 219 N Main\, Gresham\, Multnomah\, 97080\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Art of Bonsai
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T150000
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SUMMARY:2026 The Art of Bonsai: August-Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Formal Upright Design Using a Sitka Spruce\nUsing our native Sitka Spruce species\, participants will learn how to create a classic Formal Upright bonsai design\, known in Japanese as Chokkan. This traditional style emphasizes a straight\, tapering trunk\, balanced branch placement\, and a strong sense of symmetry and stability. Through a combination of wiring\, pruning\, and careful structural refinement\, students will explore the techniques needed to develop and maintain this iconic bonsai form. \nAlong the way\, we will discuss design principles\, species-specific considerations for Sitka Spruce\, and the patience and diligence required to guide a tree toward its long-term artistic potential. This workshop is suitable for both beginners and experienced enthusiasts interested in refining their styling skills and deepening their understanding of formal bonsai design. \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. The workshop fee is $40\, plus $15 for tree\, container and additional supplies. \nGift certificates available here.
URL:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/calendar/2026-the-art-of-bonsai-aug-saturday/
LOCATION:Kyoudou Center\, 219 S. Main Avenue\, Gresham\, OR\, 97080
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T212313
CREATED:20260530T041256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T041316Z
UID:10000282-1787248800-1787256000@www.greshamjapanesegarden.org
SUMMARY:2026 The Art of Bonsai: August-Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Formal Upright Design Using a Sitka Spruce\nUsing our native Sitka Spruce species\, participants will learn how to create a classic Formal Upright bonsai design\, known in Japanese as Chokkan. This traditional style emphasizes a straight\, tapering trunk\, balanced branch placement\, and a strong sense of symmetry and stability. Through a combination of wiring\, pruning\, and careful structural refinement\, students will explore the techniques needed to develop and maintain this iconic bonsai form. \nAlong the way\, we will discuss design principles\, species-specific considerations for Sitka Spruce\, and the patience and diligence required to guide a tree toward its long-term artistic potential. This workshop is suitable for both beginners and experienced enthusiasts interested in refining their styling skills and deepening their understanding of formal bonsai design. \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. The workshop fee is $40\, plus $15 for tree\, container and additional supplies. \nGift certificates available here.
URL:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/calendar/2026-the-art-of-bonsai-august-thursday/
LOCATION:Kyoudou Center\, 219 S. Main Avenue\, Gresham\, OR\, 97080
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T212313
CREATED:20260530T042156Z
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SUMMARY:2026 The Art of Bonsai: Sept-Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Azaleas\nAzaleas 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 how to work with azaleas to promote health\, flowering\, and long-term development. \nWe will also discuss the aesthetic qualities that make azaleas such a prized bonsai subject\, including their fine branching\, seasonal blooms\, and distinctive bark and trunk characteristics. Through demonstrations and hands-on instruction\, students will gain a better understanding of styling techniques\, structural pruning\, and how to balance floral display with strong bonsai design. Whether you are new to azaleas or looking to refine your skills with this exceptional species\, this workshop will provide practical guidance and insight into creating beautiful and healthy azalea bonsai. \n. \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. The workshop fee is $40\, plus $15 for tree\, container and additional supplies. \nGift certificates available here.
URL:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/calendar/2026-the-art-of-bonsai-sept-thursday/
LOCATION:Kyoudou Center\, 219 S. Main Avenue\, Gresham\, OR\, 97080
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260611T212313
CREATED:20260530T042913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T044139Z
UID:10000284-1789822800-1789830000@www.greshamjapanesegarden.org
SUMMARY:2026 The Art of Bonsai: Sept-Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Azaleas\nAzaleas 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 how to work with azaleas to promote health\, flowering\, and long-term development. \nWe will also discuss the aesthetic qualities that make azaleas such a prized bonsai subject\, including their fine branching\, seasonal blooms\, and distinctive bark and trunk characteristics. Through demonstrations and hands-on instruction\, students will gain a better understanding of styling techniques\, structural pruning\, and how to balance floral display with strong bonsai design. Whether you are new to azaleas or looking to refine your skills with this exceptional species\, this workshop will provide practical guidance and insight into creating beautiful and healthy azalea bonsai. \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. The workshop fee is $40\, plus $15 for tree\, container and additional supplies. \nGift certificates available here.
URL:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/calendar/2026-the-art-of-bonsai-sept-sat/
LOCATION:Kyoudou Center\, 219 S. Main Avenue\, Gresham\, OR\, 97080
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