Tai Chi – Flow
Kyoudou Center 219 S. Main Avenue, Gresham, ORAny easy version of the most common Tai Chi forms, designed as a relaxed intro for anyone to begin a moving mediation. Beginner friendly.
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Tai Chi – Qigong
Kyoudou Center 219 S. Main Avenue, Gresham, ORAn ancient practice intented to cultivate Qi, life force energy, allowing any person to find inner peace and gentle strength.
Bonsai Critique – Morning Session
Kyoudou Center 219 S. Main Avenue, Gresham, ORThe 'Bonsai Critique' brings together bonsai enthusiasts for an in-depth critique session led by Gresham Japanese Garden's newest instructor, Bobby Curttright. Participants will present a tree for constructive feedback on aesthetics, health, and styling techniques. Throughout the critique, Bobby will provide insights on refinement, branch structure, and long-term development strategies, helping all students gain a […]
Spring Candling and Maintenance on Pines
GJG Tsuru Island 124 S Main Avenue, Gresham, OR, United StatesLearn all about the why’s and how’s to de-candle different cultivars of pines. Instructor Laura Dufala with Bentwood Tree Farm will explain the benefits and ramifications of de-candling several pine cultivars on Gresham Japanese Garden - Tsuru Island. This workshop is in person. Bring your gloves, Laura may turn the class into a collaborative session.
Bonsai Critique – Afternoon Session
Kyoudou Center 219 S. Main Avenue, Gresham, ORThe 'Bonsai Critique' brings together bonsai enthusiasts for an in-depth critique session led by Gresham Japanese Garden's newest instructor, Bobby Curttright. Participants will present a tree for constructive feedback on aesthetics, health, and styling techniques. Throughout the critique, Bobby will provide insights on refinement, branch structure, and long-term development strategies, helping all students gain a […]
Spring Pruning at Vanport International
Vanport International 28590 Wally Road, Boring, OR, United StatesFor the intermediate pruners, a hands-on opportunity to prune a variely of plants at a Japanese garden in Boring, OR to learn alongside a professional aesthetic pruner trained in Japan and owns her own business, Niwa Method. This is the Gresham Japanese Garden's fourth opportunity to prune at Vanport International. There are still many plants […]
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Ikebana Workshops
Introduction to Ikebana – May
Kyoudou Center 219 S. Main Avenue, Gresham, ORWhat to Expect in the Workshop In this workshop, instructor Nana Bellerud covers the basic concept, techniques, tools and equipment, and plant care for ikebana. Participants will practice a basic style arrangement within the rules of the Sogetsu School of Ikebana. Beyond simply producing a beautiful work of art with flowers and natural objects, instructor […]
2025 The Art of Bonsai – May-Thursday
Kyoudou Center 219 S. Main Avenue, Gresham, ORThe Art of Bonsai embodies the Japanese spirit with philosophy and aesthetics harmonizing and complimenting each other. Bonsai is more than just an art form – it is a way of life and thinking; a way of cultivating patience, nobility, and sympathy – and this is the reason why bonsai is important for Japanese culture. […]
Creating Pollinator Habitat for your Garden and Home
Kyoudou Center 219 S. Main Avenue, Gresham, ORIn collaboration with Judy Alleruzzo of Al’s Garden & Home from Gresham, GJG volunteer Deb Peters will present a seminar about creating the perfect pollinator habitat at your own home and garden. You will learn how to preserve and protect certain types of native butterflies such as the Western Monarch. Learn the best ways to […]
2025 The Art of Bonsai – May-Sat
Kyoudou Center 219 S. Main Avenue, Gresham, ORThe Art of Bonsai embodies the Japanese spirit with philosophy and aesthetics harmonizing and complimenting each other. Bonsai is more than just an art form – it is a way of life and thinking; a way of cultivating patience, nobility, and sympathy – and this is the reason why bonsai is important for Japanese culture. […]
Pruning Flowering Shrubs
Kyoudou Center 219 S. Main Avenue, Gresham, ORWith an eye towards aesthetics and flower production, Jim Card Garden Director will demonstrate the basic cuts of pruning focusing on rhododendrons and azaleas. Can you prune them to the ground. When is the best time to prune.
Propagating Broadleaf Shrubs
Kyoudou Center 219 S. Main Avenue, Gresham, ORIn this class learn how to successfully propagate deciduous and evergreen plants such as Rhododendron, Ribes and other suitable woody plants from cuttings. Instructor Norm Jacobs will explain plant physiology as it pertains to successful propagation, explain the selection of containers, soil mixes, and the role of rooting compounds. Next Norm will demonstrate and you […]
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Ikebana Workshops
Introduction to Ikebana – June
Kyoudou Center 219 S. Main Avenue, Gresham, ORWhat to Expect in the Workshop In this workshop, instructor Nana Bellerud covers the basic concept, techniques, tools and equipment, and plant care for ikebana. Participants will practice a basic style arrangement within the rules of the Sogetsu School of Ikebana. Beyond simply producing a beautiful work of art with flowers and natural objects, instructor […]
2025 The Art of Bonsai-June-Thurs
Kyoudou Center 219 S. Main Avenue, Gresham, ORThe Art of Bonsai embodies the Japanese spirit with philosophy and aesthetics harmonizing and complimenting each other. Bonsai is more than just an art form – it is a way of life and thinking; a way of cultivating patience, nobility, and sympathy – and this is the reason why bonsai is important for Japanese culture. […]
2025 The Art of Bonsai – June-Saturday
Kyoudou Center 219 S. Main Avenue, Gresham, ORThe Art of Bonsai embodies the Japanese spirit with philosophy and aesthetics harmonizing and complimenting each other. Bonsai is more than just an art form – it is a way of life and thinking; a way of cultivating patience, nobility, and sympathy – and this is the reason why bonsai is important for Japanese culture. […]