February 2010

Saturday, February 6, 2010 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm

An opportunity to experience the monthly demonstration of the traditional Tea Ceremony by Urasenke Tankokai San Diego Association tea instructors. You will learn the history of Tea ceremony and see how to serve tea in a traditional way. Tea tickets will be available at the Exhibit House to try Japanese traditional macha and dry sweet.
Instructor: Urasenke Tankokai San Diego Association

Sunday, February 14, 2010 - 10:00am - 12:00pm

Time: 10-12pm
Fee: $15 members, $20 non-members
Description: We will make a pretty Valentine origami for someone special. All materials will be provided. Pre-registry is a must.
Instructor: Lisa Koide Halverson

Tuesday, February 16, 2010 - 9:30am - 11:30am

You can learn basic Ikebana in our new, “Ikebana Class”. We will have an instructor from Sogetsu School, who will teach you a basic flower arrangement each week. You may bring Kenzan, shallow container, scissors, pitcher or an empty water bottle, flowers and branches, trash bag, paper towel, plastic or glass bowl to trim branches and flowers. If you have further questions, please contact the Garden.
Pre-registration is required.
Instructor: Yumi Rakers

February 2,9,16 and 23, 2010

Fee: $15 drop-in, $50 (4 sessions)

 

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 9:30am - 11:30am

You can learn basic Ikebana in our new, “Ikebana Class”. We will have an instructor from Sogetsu School, who will teach you a basic flower arrangement each week. You may bring Kenzan, shallow container, scissors, pitcher or an empty water bottle, flowers and branches, trash bag, paper towel, plastic or glass bowl to trim branches and flowers. If you have further questions, please contact the Garden.
Pre-registration is required.
Instructor: Yumi Rakers

February 2,9,16 and 23, 2010

Fee: $15 drop-in, $50 (4 sessions)

 

Tuesday, February 2, 2010 - 9:30am - 11:30am

You can learn basic Ikebana in our new, “Ikebana Class”. We will have an instructor from Sogetsu School, who will teach you a basic flower arrangement each week. You may bring Kenzan, shallow container, scissors, pitcher or an empty water bottle, flowers and branches, trash bag, paper towel, plastic or glass bowl to trim branches and flowers. If you have further questions, please contact the Garden.
Pre-registration is required.
Instructor: Yumi Rakers

February 2,9,16 and 23, 2010

Fee: $15 drop-in, $50 (4 sessions)

 

Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Enjoy the beautiful sounds of the traditional Japanese string instrument, the Koto, in our Garden setting.


Performer: Kyoko Takeda


Free w/ admission


 

Tuesday, February 16, 2010 - 10:00am - 3:00pm

There will be a Koi instructor on free Tuesdays and every other Saturday at the Koi Pond. This is a great opportunity to learn about Koi.

Instructor: Charles Foreman and SD Koi Club members

Free w/ admission

Sunday, February 21, 2010 - 10:00am - 12:00pm

These teas will be traditional or modern. They are more robust than summer tea. Enjoy tasty these teas in the cold winter. You will make assortment of tea bags to take home and your own Japanese tea cup. Please register early. This class sells quickly!!

Instructor: Lisa Koide Halverson

$15 members, $18 non-members

Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 10:00am - 12:00pm

Make your own kimekomi girl doll. All materials will be provided except for lunch. Some preparations will be necessary. This is a 2-day workshop. Please contact the office for additional information.

Instructor: Naoko Lee

$50 members, $60 non-members

Sunday, February 28, 2010 - 10:00am - 12:00pm

Make your own kimekomi girl doll. All materials will be provided except for lunch. Some preparations will be necessary. This is a 2-day workshop. Please contact the office for additional information.

Instructor: Naoko Lee

$50 members, $60 non-members

Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 9:30am - 11:30am

You can learn basic Ikebana in our new, “Ikebana Class”. We will have an instructor from Sogetsu School, who will teach you a basic flower arrangement each week. You may bring Kenzan, shallow container, scissors, pitcher or an empty water bottle, flowers and branches, trash bag, paper towel, plastic or glass bowl to trim branches and flowers. If you have further questions, please contact the Garden.
Pre-registration is required.
Instructor: Yumi Rakers

February 2,9,16 and 23, 2010

Fee: $15 drop-in, $50 (4 sessions)

 

Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Bushido: Why the Code of the Samurai Matters Today. Come and learn about the "Way of the Warrior" and how this ancient Japanese code of conduct is important in modern times. Bushido is defined as a unique philosophy that spread through the Muromachi period. It is the code of moral principles as which the samurai were required or instructed to observe, which was frequently unuttered and unwritten. It is typified by the Seven Virtures: Rectitude, Courage, Benevolence, Respect, Honesty, Honor and Loyalty.

Thursday, February 4, 2010 - 11:00am - 3:00pm

Welcome to the Japanese Friendship Garden!


You will enjoy the beauty of garden with our docent.


Free with admission, no reservation needed.

Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 11:00am - 3:00pm

We will have docent on the site between 11am - 3pm.


Free with admission, no reservation is required.

Thursday, February 18, 2010 - 11:00am - 3:00pm

You will have docent on the site between 11am - 3pm.


Free with admission, no reservation is required.

Friday, February 5, 2010 - 10:00am - 2:00pm

We will have a docent on the site between 10am - 2pm.


Free with admission, no reservation is required.

Friday, February 12, 2010 - 10:00am - 2:00pm

We will have a docent on the site between 10am - 2pm.


Free with admission, no reservation is required.