Manga: Brief History & Animation Workshop Get inspired, learn drawing techniques with others as we gather at Gresham Japanese Garden's newly remodeled Kyoudou Center to celebrate the art of Manga and its rich cultural history in Japan and the impact it has had on today’s pop culture. It is a two-day workshop from 9:00am - […]
Ikebana is one of the traditional Japanese art forms that uses plant and other materials and was established in the 15th century though the origin goes back farther. . Ikebana has three main components: the natural material (flowers, tree branches, leaves, or conifer needles), the vase, and the kendzan (a device for strengthening the stem […]
Watch Laura Dufala with Bentwood Tree Farm unlock the hidden character of pine trees, both for the aesthetics and the health of the pine tree. Laura will work on black, white, and shore pines on Tsuru Island. Laura Dufala Laura arrived in the Willamette Valley after growing up on the family’s potato farm in Southeastern […]