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.
