Kyoudou Center

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219 S. Main Avenue
Gresham, OR 97080 Get Directions
Phone (503) 502-7340

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  • Featured Ikebana Workshops

    Introduction to Ikebana – December

    Kyoudou Center 219 S. Main Avenue, Gresham, OR
    Introduction to Ikebana

    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 […]

    $50.00
  • Featured

    Wreath Making Workshop & More: Dec 1st

    Kyoudou Center 219 S. Main Avenue, Gresham, OR
    Workshops

    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 […]

    $60.00

  • 2025 The Art of Bonsai: Nov-Thurs

    Kyoudou Center 219 S. Main Avenue, Gresham, OR
    The Art of Bonsai

    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 […]

    $45.00

  • 2025 The Art of Bonsai: Nov-Sat

    Kyoudou Center 219 S. Main Avenue, Gresham, OR
    The Art of Bonsai

    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 […]

    $45.00
  • Featured Ikebana Workshops

    Introduction to Ikebana – November

    Kyoudou Center 219 S. Main Avenue, Gresham, OR
    Introduction to Ikebana

    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. […]

    $50.00

  • 2025 The Art of Bonsai: Oct-Sat

    Kyoudou Center 219 S. Main Avenue, Gresham, OR
    The Art of Bonsai

    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, […]

    $45.00

  • 2025 The Art of Bonsai: Oct-Thurs

    Kyoudou Center 219 S. Main Avenue, Gresham, OR
    The Art of Bonsai

    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 […]

    $45.00
  • Featured Ikebana Workshops

    Introduction to Ikebana – October

    Kyoudou Center 219 S. Main Avenue, Gresham, OR
    Introduction to Ikebana

    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! […]

    $50.00

  • Bonsai: Group Kobo

    Kyoudou Center 219 S. Main Avenue, Gresham, OR
    The Art of Bonsai

    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 […]

    $20.00

  • Introduction to Takegaki

    Kyoudou Center 219 S. Main Avenue, Gresham, OR
    The Art of Bonsai

    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 […]

    $45.00
  • Air Layering Bonsai – Saturday

    2025 The Art of Bonsai – Sept-Sat

    Kyoudou Center 219 S. Main Avenue, Gresham, OR
    The Art of Bonsai

    🌱 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 […]

    $45.00
  • Air Layering Bonsai

    2025 The Art of Bonsai -Sept-Thursday

    Kyoudou Center 219 S. Main Avenue, Gresham, OR
    The Art of Bonsai

    🌱 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 […]

    $45.00
  • Featured Ikebana Workshops

    Introduction to Ikebana – September

    Kyoudou Center 219 S. Main Avenue, Gresham, OR
    Introduction to Ikebana

    What to Expect in this Workshop In this workshop, which happens to take place on Chrysanthemum Day, instructor Nana Bellerud will include discussions on chrysanthemum’s botanical, historical and cultural aspects. Then, you will create an ikebana using chrysanthemums and other plant materials. It will be a lot of fun. In addition, Bellerud will cover the basic […]

    $50.00

  • Bonsai: Styling Kobo – Sept

    Kyoudou Center 219 S. Main Avenue, Gresham, OR
    Introduction to Ikebana

    September's Styling Kobo will be a Tsuga mertensiana, also known as mountain hemlock. The mountain hemlock Bobby Curttright is using for his styling demonstration was collected from the Mt Hood area over 30 years ago! The collector is unknown.

    $20.00

  • 2025 The Art of Bonsai-August-Thurs

    Kyoudou Center 219 S. Main Avenue, Gresham, OR
    The Art of Bonsai

    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 […]

    $45.00