Class

Instructor: JFG Staff
Fee: $15 members, $20 non-members

Description: During Japanese desserts class, we will be making a traditional summer dessert called "ice cream anmitsu." Anmitsu is a classic combination of red beans, green tea ice cream, fruits, and mochi.

Insturctor: Laura Breen
Fee: $20 members, $25 non-members

Description: A fu-rin is a Japanese wind chime that can be hung in your window to catch the breeze. Because a fu-rin is made of glass, the ringing is light and pleasant compared to iron wind chimes and reminiscent of the slow summer days spent eating watermelon and popsicles. In this class, you will paint your own bell and enjoy the classic sound of a Japanese summer in your home.

Instructor: Courtney Yezzi
Fee: See Thursday program details

Description: This class is a Hatha yoga class focusing on postures geared to strengthen as well as increase flexibility and balance. This class will teach proper alignment and breathing along with basic postures.

Instructor: Courtney Yezzi
Fee: $8 Balboa Park emplyees ($28 four pack, $36 six pack, $40 unlimited)*
$10 general ($36 four pack, $48 six pack, $56 unlimited)*
*Class packs can be used for both Wednesday and Thursday classes
*Class packs expire one month from date of purchase

Description: Welcome to the yoga program at the Graden! The classes have been designed at the beginning level that can be modified for more advanced students. This is a gentle yoga class focusing on postures to awaken and relax your body and mind and a great class to begin your day!

Fee: $25 members, $30 non-members

Instructor: Lisa Koide Halverson

Dayan is a cat cartoon character by Akiko Ikeda. (Click here for an image.) Kiri-e is the art of Japanese paper cutting. For this project, we will use the flat technique and your finished product will be framed in class. We will be working with sharp X-Acto knives and participants must wear closed-toe shoes for safety. Please bring lunch.

Instructor: Lisa Koide Halverson and Laura Breen

Fee: $30 members, $35 non-member, pre-paid reservation required.

A temari is a colorful and intricately embroidered ball. This class will teach basic techniques to use colored threads in geometric patterns to decorate a ball. These balls make lovely gifts, whether as gorgeous home decor or as ornaments. Please bring scissors to cut thread and a sack lunch.

This class is for ADULTS ONLY, so please arrange for childcare

Fee: $10 members and non-members

This club meets on the first Monday of each month. During each session, the group crafts unique items for the garden to sell at the gift shop. These items have included book markers, note cards, and gift cards made of beautiful washi paper.

Annual fee: $10 members and non-members

This club meets on the first Monday of each month. During each session, the group crafts unique items for the garden to sell at the gift shop. These items have included book markers, note cards, and gift cards made of beautiful washi paper.

Instructor: Yumi Rakers

Fee: $15 drop-in, $50 for 4 sessions

You can learn basic ikebana in our ikebana class. Yumi Rakers is an instructor from the Sogetsu School who will teach you a basic flower arrangement each week. This class is designed for a wide range of talents from novices to advanced students. You may bring your own kenzan, shallow container, scissors, pitchers, trash bags, and flowers and branches.

Instructor: Lisa Koide Halverson

Fee: $15 members, $20 non-members

In this class, you'll be decorating an uchiwa, a classic round Japanese fan. The decorating technique you will learn can be used at home on other paper items such as cards and pictures. Please bring scissors and Asian motif rubber stamps if you own any. All other supplies will be provided.

This class is designed for ages 8 and up. Please arrange for childcare if your kids are not participating. Space is limited, so call today with sign up! Pre-payment is required.