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SUMMARY:Artist Gallery Tour: Enduring Impressions
DESCRIPTION:Join woodblock artist and expert printmaker\, April Vollmer\, and Stephen Salel\, Curator of Japanese Art at the Honolulu Museum of Art to take a closer look at the iconic art of mokuhanga\, Japanese woodblock printing. This personal tour of Enduring Impressions: Contemporary Woodblock Prints will introduce you to the art form as well as its contemporary practice and include a Q&A session. Included with daily admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/artist-gallery-tour-enduring-impressions/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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SUMMARY:Photographer Member Hours
DESCRIPTION:Photographer-level Members and their guests are exclusively invited to capture Portland Japanese Garden’s beauty during twilight hours. These exclusive sessions offer a rare opportunity to document the Garden’s evolving seasonal landscape during ‘golden hours’ when the paths are quiet\, the lighting is evocative\, and the landscape’s natural harmony is on full display. Please join us for this special Member Photo Session. Whether you are looking to capture the unique traditional Japanese architecture or the organic transitions of the current season\, these sessions provide the time and space needed for thoughtful composition and creative exploration.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/photographer-member-hours-21/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cultural Demonstration: Tea Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Portland Japanese Garden will offer free public demonstrations of Chadō\, the Way of Tea\, at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center from 1:15 – 2:15pm. The Way of Tea is intrinsically linked to Japanese gardens and understanding the kokoro (heart) of Japanese gardening. The traditional Japanese tea ceremony is a manner of preparing and drinking a bowl of tea. More than just making tea\, it reflects the Japanese sense of omotenashi\, or wholehearted hospitality. It involves choreographed movements where both the host and guest escape the fast pace of life and experience calm. Included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-demonstration-tea-ceremony-143/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260322T090000
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DTSTAMP:20260618T204222
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T233121Z
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SUMMARY:Member Only Mindfulness Tour
DESCRIPTION:This intimate tour focuses not on meditation\, but instead on learning to bring mindful awareness to oneself\, and the world around us\, through intentional observation and connections. An experienced guide will provide a foundation for the art of contemplative exploration throughout various Garden spaces\, and gently guide awareness away from the busyness of everyday life\, back toward the connection to nature and experience of peace.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/member-only-mindfulness-tour-16/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T141500
DTSTAMP:20260618T204222
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SUMMARY:Cultural Demonstration: Ikebana by Miwa Satoh
DESCRIPTION:Ikebana\, the Japanese art of flower arranging\, has been translated as “living flowers” or “giving life to flowers.” Join us from 1:15-2:15pm for an ikebana presentation byMiwa Satoh from the Ohara School of Ikebana in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center. Miwa Satoh obtained her teacher’s qualification from the Ohara school in Japan in 2000. After that\, she took a break from her Ikebana practice to study in the United States. Once her family life was settled\, she resumed her practice in 2017. She currently teaches in Vancouver\, Washington while studying under an assistant professor based in Japan. She belongs to the Ohara School Northern California chapter in the US\, and the Kurume chapter in Japan.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-demonstration-ikebana-by-miwa-satoh/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T143000
DTSTAMP:20260618T204222
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SUMMARY:Cultural Performance: Oregon Koto-Kai
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a free koto performance by Oregon Koto-Kai at 1:15pm at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center. Oregon Koto-Kai is a group passionate about the Japanese koto\, a 13-stringed zither with over 1000 years of history. Founded by Mitsuki Dazai in February 2012\, the ensemble performed its first concert in Portland\, Oregon. Since then\, they have performed throughout the state at venues like the Portland Japanese Garden\, Portland Rose Festival\, and Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland. Their mission is to introduce Japanese koto music to the broader community by providing concerts and lessons. They collaborate with local musicians\, improve players’ skills\, and contribute to the culture. This performance is included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-performance-oregon-koto-kai-25/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T143000
DTSTAMP:20260618T204222
CREATED:20260305T005459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T232822Z
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SUMMARY:Cultural Demonstration: Tea Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Portland Japanese Garden will offer free public demonstrations of Chadō\, the Way of Tea\, at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center from 1:15 – 2:15pm. The Way of Tea is intrinsically linked to Japanese gardens and understanding the kokoro (heart) of Japanese gardening. The traditional Japanese tea ceremony is a manner of preparing and drinking a bowl of tea. More than just making tea\, it reflects the Japanese sense of omotenashi\, or wholehearted hospitality. It involves choreographed movements where both the host and guest escape the fast pace of life and experience calm. Included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-demonstration-tea-ceremony-142/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T141500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T232722Z
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SUMMARY:Cultural Performance: Shinobue Flute\, Tsugaru Shamisen & Piano Performance by Maido Mind
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free musical performance featuring shinobue flute\, Tsugaru Shamisen and a piano performance by Maido Mind. This cultural performance will be held from 1:15 to 2:15pm in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center. Yumi Torimaru and Nozomi Imade\, who come from profoundly different musical backgrounds\, formed Maido Mind in 2022. Yumi studied traditional Japanese instruments including taiko drum\, shinobue (bamboo flutes)\, and Tsugara Shamisen (Japanese lute). Classically trained Nozomi started studying piano at the age 3 and studied vocal music at a prestigious music university in Japan. Both women were born and raised in the Kansai region of Japan. In the Kansai dialect\, “Maido” is a versatile word used as a greeting\, a farewell\, and a thank you. The mind enables a person to be aware of the world and their experiences: to think and to feel. Maido Mind\, with Yumi on shinobue and Nozomi’s piano and vocal performance\, offers a wide variety of music\, from tradition to modern\, standard to original\, and Japanese to Western. Included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-performance-shinobue-flute-tsugaru-shamisen-piano-performance-by-maido-mind/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260308T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260308T160000
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SUMMARY:Katazome with Traditional Pigment Dyes Workshop with Karen Illman Miller
DESCRIPTION:For 500 years\, Japanese kimono and textiles have been produced with paper stencils. Katazome is a Japanese technique of dyeing fabrics or paper using a resist paste made of rice flour applied to fabric through a stencil. “Kata” means pattern\, and “zome” means to dye. Portland Japanese Garden is partnering with Karen Illman Miller\, a Corvallis-based katazome artist who has worked in the artform since 1994\, to provide an introductory workshop. Miller describes katazome\, Japanese stencil dyeing\, as “a process more like printmaking than painting.”  Many formal kimonos feature kamon\, family crests that often include simple nature motifs. Inspired by family crest designs\, participants will learn to cut traditional katazome stencils\, apply resist paste and stretch silk fabric in hoops in preparation for multicolor painting with soy based pigments.   Students will dye two different multi-colored crest designs on silk brocade fabric using the bingata style of katazome from Okinawa. The style is known for using bright mineral pigments and soymilk. Registration is required through the Portland Japanese Garden website.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/katazome-with-traditional-pigment-dyes-workshop-with-karen-illman-miller/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260308T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260308T100000
DTSTAMP:20260618T204222
CREATED:20260115T190204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T232621Z
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SUMMARY:Member Only Mindfulness Tour
DESCRIPTION:This intimate tour focuses not on meditation\, but instead on learning to bring mindful awareness to oneself\, and the world around us\, through intentional observation and connections. An experienced guide will provide a foundation for the art of contemplative exploration throughout various Garden spaces\, and gently guide awareness away from the busyness of everyday life\, back toward the connection to nature and experience of peace.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/member-only-mindfulness-tour-15/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T110000
DTSTAMP:20260618T204222
CREATED:20260305T005153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T232621Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime in the Family Studio - Hina Matsuri/ Cherry Blossoms
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Family Studio for a joyful community storytime celebrating Japanese culture and the power of nature to spark curiosity and wonder. Perfect for families and young readers\, this event features a selection of stories especially chosen for children aged 3 to 8\, but all ages are welcome to enjoy the fun! On Saturdays throughout the year\, come share in the joy of storytelling through a new theme each month\, inspired by Portland Japanese Garden’s cultural festivals and community programs. In celebration of Hina Matsuri (Girl’s Day)\, March’s theme honors the strength and creativity of girls and anticipates the arrival of cherry blossoms in the weeks ahead. Included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/storytime-in-the-family-studio-hina-matsuri-cherry-blossoms/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260615T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T204222
CREATED:20260127T223907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T232621Z
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SUMMARY:Enduring Impressions: Contemporary Woodblock Prints
DESCRIPTION:This March\, step into a world where nature-themed prints meet Portland Japanese Garden’s springtime vibrance in Enduring Impressions: Contemporary Woodblock Prints. Featuring the art of mokuhanga (木版画)\, Japanese-style woodblock printmaking\, this exhibition reveals how a centuries-old tradition is experiencing a contemporary revival among artists around the world\, who use the quiet power and unique characteristics of woodblock printmaking to create captivating works of art. Mokuhanga has been embraced by artists as an environmentally friendly art form that uses wood\, water-based pigments\, and paper made from plant fibers. The exhibition’s featured artists are among the growing international movement where meticulously crafted art prints incorporating these traditional tools and techniques are complemented by alternative printmaking technologies and strategies for contemporary expression. This exhibition marks the Garden’s first collaboration with the Honolulu Museum of Art and is co-curated by Stephen Salel\, the Museum’s Curator of Japanese Art. Across the galleries at Portland Japanese Garden\, Enduring Impressions presents an eclectic range of contemporary prints\, custom-made for the show\,  alongside a behind-the-scenes look at the process\, history and future of this iconic art form.  Included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/enduring-impressions-contemporary-woodblock-prints/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T100000
DTSTAMP:20260618T204222
CREATED:20260305T005050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T232521Z
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SUMMARY:Member Preview for Enduring Impressions: Contemporary Woodblock Prints
DESCRIPTION:Join Portland Japanese Garden in celebrating the opening of Enduring Impressions: Contemporary Woodblock Prints. Featuring the art of mokuhanga (木版画)\, Japanese-style woodblock printmaking\, this exhibition reveals how a centuries-old tradition is experiencing a contemporary revival as artists around the world use the quiet power and unique characteristics of woodblock printmaking to create captivating works of art. On March 7\, Members of Portland Japanese Garden are exclusively invited from 9:00-10:00am to get a first look at this exhibition. Please email art@japanesegarden.org with any questions.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/member-preview-for-enduring-impressions-contemporary-woodblock-prints/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T100000
DTSTAMP:20260618T204222
CREATED:20260115T190200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T232521Z
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SUMMARY:Member-Only Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join one of our volunteer guides on a free Garden tour for members and their guests only\, during member hours. Our knowledgeable tour guides\, some of whom have been patrons of Portland Japanese Garden for decades\, will provide members with interesting and informative cultural\, historical\, and horticultural information about the Garden. Whether you just joined as a member for the first time\, or have been a long-time supporter\, guided tours can provide new insights into the vision of the Garden and its place in the community. Tours will begin in the Atsuhiko and Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Foundation Courtyard starting at 9:00am\, and typically last about 45 minutes.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/member-only-garden-tour-5/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T204222
CREATED:20260127T223806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T232520Z
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SUMMARY:Textile Workshop: Year of the Horse Drawstring Bag with Judilee Fitzhugh
DESCRIPTION:Portland Japanese Garden is partnering with textile artisan Judilee Fitzhugh to offer a series of four immersive textile workshops. In each session\, participants will relax and enjoy the rhythmic dance of needle and thread while learning the meditative art of hand-stitching to create Japanese- and garden-inspired projects. This workshop runs from 9:30am–4:00pm\, including six hours of instruction and a 30-minute lunch break. Participation is limited to 20 students per workshop\, and classes are open to students of all levels of sewing experience. Registration is required through the Portland Japanese Garden website.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/textile-workshop-year-of-the-horse-drawstring-bag-with-judilee-fitzhugh/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T204222
CREATED:20260115T190155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T232519Z
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SUMMARY:Hina Matsuri: Doll's Day
DESCRIPTION:Hina Matsuri\, also called Doll’s Day or Girl’s Day\, is celebrated each year in Japan on March 3 to celebrate the happiness\, growth\, and good health of girls. In Japan\, families with daughters mark the festival by displaying intricately crafted hina dolls dressed in ornate costumes several days before the festival. Visitors can view and take photos with a traditional display of hina dolls in the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center. March 3 is also called Momo-no-Sekku\, or Peach Blossom Festival\, because according to the lunar calendar peach blossoms were in full bloom on this day. It was also believed that peach blossoms had the power to drive away evil spirits. Many families in Japan display sprigs of peach blossoms together with hina dolls. At Portland Japanese Garden\, an ikebana arrangement by Nana Bellerud\, President of Ikebana International Portland Chapter #47 and Branch Director of Sogetsu Portland\, will accompany the display.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/hina-matsuri-dolls-day-5/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T143000
DTSTAMP:20260618T204222
CREATED:20260115T185510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T224949Z
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SUMMARY:Cultural Performance: Koto by Mitsuki Dazai
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a free koto performance by Mitsuki Dazai at 1:15pm at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center. Mitsuki Dazai is a graduate of Tokyo’s Kunitachi College of Music\, studied koto with virtuoso Kazue Sawai\, and received her koto instruction certificate at Sawai Koto Institute. She moved to Oregon in 2002\, served as a guest lecturer\, and toured throughout the US\, Europe\, South America\, and Japan. This performance is included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-performance-koto-by-mitsuki-dazai-21/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T143000
DTSTAMP:20260618T204222
CREATED:20260115T185510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T224949Z
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SUMMARY:Cultural Demonstration: Bonsai by Andrew Robson
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a bonsai presentation by Andrew Robson at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center from 1:15 – 2:15pm. Bonsai\, literal translation tree-in-a-tray\, is the art and science of miniature trees. Andrew Robson is a deciduous artist in the American bonsai community. He completed a 3-year apprenticeship with Michael Hagedorn\, after graduating from Yale University. Andrew is the President of the Bonsai Society of Portland\, the largest bonsai club in the United States. Included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-demonstration-bonsai-by-andrew-robson-6/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T141500
DTSTAMP:20260618T204222
CREATED:20260127T224949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T185649Z
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SUMMARY:Cultural Talk: Hina Dolls by Tsuru Tuenge
DESCRIPTION:Leading up to our Doll’s Day Festival on March 1st\, come hear Tsuru Tuenge talk about hina dolls and Hina Matsuri from 1:15-2:15pm in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center. This talk will take place near a traditional display of hina dolls\, featuring a seven-tiered display representing the Emperor and Empress with members of the Imperial Court. Hina Matsuri\, also called Doll’s Day or Girl’s Day\, is celebrated each year in Japan on March 3 to celebrate the happiness\, growth\, and good health of girls. In Japan\, families with daughters mark the festival by displaying intricately crafted hina dolls dressed in ornate costumes several days before the festival. Included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-talk-hina-dolls-by-tsuru-tuenge-2/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T100000
DTSTAMP:20260618T204222
CREATED:20260115T185509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T185649Z
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SUMMARY:Member Only Mindfulness Tour
DESCRIPTION:This intimate tour focuses not on meditation\, but instead on learning to bring mindful awareness to oneself\, and the world around us\, through intentional observation and connections. An experienced guide will provide a foundation for the art of contemplative exploration throughout various Garden spaces\, and gently guide awareness away from the busyness of everyday life\, back toward the connection to nature and experience of peace.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/member-only-mindfulness-tour-14/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T141500
DTSTAMP:20260618T204222
CREATED:20260127T224742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T185547Z
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SUMMARY:Cultural Demonstration: Kimekomi Ningyo (Kimekomi Dolls)
DESCRIPTION:Kimekomi Ningyo (木目込人形) is a style of traditional Japanese doll made of wood dating back about 300 years. The artist making the doll tucks fabric into grooves on the wooden form to dress the doll. Come hear Gael Sapiro talk about the dolls and demonstrate on a work in progress from 1:15-2:15pm in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center. The term kimekomi refers to the method of making dolls and translates as the “act of pushing something into grooves that have been cut in wood.” Dollmaker Gael Sapiro will discuss the history of the craft\, describe the tools she uses\, and share examples of her work. Leading up to our Doll’s Day Festival on March 1st\, Portland Japanese Garden celebrates dolls. Hina Matsuri\, also called Doll’s Day or Girl’s Day\, which is celebrated each year in Japan on March 3 to celebrate the happiness\, growth\, and good health of girls. This talk will take place near a traditional display of hina dolls\, featuring a 5-tiered display representing the Emperor and Empress with members of the Imperial Court. Included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-demonstration-kimekomi-ningyo-kimekomi-dolls-2/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260220T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260220T143000
DTSTAMP:20260618T204222
CREATED:20260127T224541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T185448Z
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SUMMARY:Cultural Demonstration: Ikebana by Jeffrey Robson
DESCRIPTION:Ikebana\, the Japanese art of flower arranging\, has been translated as “living flowers” or “giving life to flowers.” Join us from 1:15-2:15pm for an ikebana presentation by Jeffrey Robson in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center. Jeffrey Robson has always been intrigued by traditional Japanese art forms such as bonsai\, suiseki (viewing stones) and ikebana. He began studying the Ikenobō school ikebana in 2016\, and has attained the rank of Kakyo\, Assistant Professor 3rd grade. Ikenobō was established over 550 years ago with floral offerings created by priests at the Rokkaku-do Temple in Kyoto. Included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-demonstration-ikebana-by-jeffrey-robson/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T163000
DTSTAMP:20260618T204222
CREATED:20260115T185310Z
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Weekend Special: Sip and Swoon Afternoon Tea and Sweets
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend\, bring your loved ones to enjoy tea with full service in traditional ceramic wares\, paired with handcrafted seasonal sweets at the Umami Café. Sip & Swoon is a special and exclusive way to experience the Garden in its winter beauty. Reservations and Daily Admission Tickets are required for this event\, with limited seating available. There will be four seatings each day: 2:00 p.m.\, 2:30 p.m.\, 3:00 p.m.\, and 3:30 p.m. The special menu for this event will feature Valentine’s desserts by Mio’s Delectables and St. Honore.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/valentines-weekend-special-sip-and-swoon-afternoon-tea-and-sweets/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T141500
DTSTAMP:20260618T204222
CREATED:20260115T185309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T185348Z
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SUMMARY:Cultural Performance: Shinobue Flute & Piano Performance by Maido Mind
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free musical performance featuring shinobue flute and a piano performance by Maido Mind. This cultural performance will be held from 1:15 to 2:15pm in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center. Included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-performance-shinobue-flute-piano-performance-by-maido-mind-22/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260215T153000
DTSTAMP:20260618T204222
CREATED:20260127T224403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T185348Z
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SUMMARY:Moss Appreciation Week
DESCRIPTION:Moss speaks in textures and time\, revealing itself slowly to the attentive eye. During Moss Appreciation Week\, Portland Japanese Garden joins Lewis & Clark College in honoring moss and inviting visitors to experience its quiet magic throughout the Garden. Stay tuned\, we’ll have a lot more to share! We encourage you to subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you can be informed as details get confirmed for this exciting week. Included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/moss-appreciation-week/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260208T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260208T143000
DTSTAMP:20260618T204222
CREATED:20260115T185209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T185348Z
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SUMMARY:Cultural Demonstration: Tea Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Portland Japanese Garden will offer free public demonstrations of Chadō\, the Way of Tea\, at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center from 1:15 – 2:15pm. The Way of Tea is intrinsically linked to Japanese gardens and understanding the kokoro (heart) of Japanese gardening. The traditional Japanese tea ceremony is a manner of preparing and drinking a bowl of tea. More than just making tea\, it reflects the Japanese sense of omotenashi\, or wholehearted hospitality. It involves choreographed movements where both the host and guest escape the fast pace of life and experience calm. This demonstration is included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-demonstration-tea-ceremony-137/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260208T100000
DTSTAMP:20260618T204222
CREATED:20260115T185209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T185248Z
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SUMMARY:Member Only Mindfulness Tour
DESCRIPTION:This intimate tour focuses not on meditation\, but instead on learning to bring mindful awareness to oneself\, and the world around us\, through intentional observation and connections. An experienced guide will provide a foundation for the art of contemplative exploration throughout various Garden spaces\, and gently guide awareness away from the busyness of everyday life\, back toward the connection to nature and experience of peace.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/member-only-mindfulness-tour-13/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T163000
DTSTAMP:20260618T204222
CREATED:20260115T185208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T185248Z
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SUMMARY:Modern Kintsugi Workshop with Emi Joyce
DESCRIPTION:Portland Japanese Garden is partnering with Emi Joyce\, a Portland-based kintsugi restorer and instructor\, to provide two modern kintsugi workshops on Saturday\, February 7. Kintsugi (金継ぎ\, gold joinery) is the Japanese craft of repairing ceramics. In this centuries-old practice\, fractures transform from hidden weak points into beautiful golden elements worth celebrating. The philosophy of kintsugi teaches us to embrace imperfections in our life and appreciate the beauty of human flaws. While the traditional method used by experts is challenging and requires cautious handling of materials like urushi lacquer\, the “modern” kintsugi method uses accessible materials and is ideal for beginners.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/modern-kintsugi-workshop-with-emi-joyce-5/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T123000
DTSTAMP:20260618T204222
CREATED:20260115T185208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T185248Z
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SUMMARY:Modern Kintsugi Workshop with Emi Joyce
DESCRIPTION:Portland Japanese Garden is partnering with Emi Joyce\, a Portland-based kintsugi restorer and instructor\, to provide two modern kintsugi workshops on Saturday\, February 7. Kintsugi (金継ぎ\, gold joinery) is the Japanese craft of repairing ceramics. In this centuries-old practice\, fractures transform from hidden weak points into beautiful golden elements worth celebrating. The philosophy of kintsugi teaches us to embrace imperfections in our life and appreciate the beauty of human flaws. While the traditional method used by experts is challenging and requires cautious handling of materials like urushi lacquer\, the “modern” kintsugi method uses accessible materials and is ideal for beginners.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/modern-kintsugi-workshop-with-emi-joyce-4/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T100000
DTSTAMP:20260618T204222
CREATED:20260209T185247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T185247Z
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SUMMARY:Member-Only Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join one of our volunteer guides on a free Garden tour for members and their guests only\, during member hours. Our knowledgeable tour guides\, some of whom have been patrons of Portland Japanese Garden for decades\, will provide members with interesting and informative cultural\, historical\, and horticultural information about the Garden. Whether you just joined as a member for the first time\, or have been a long-time supporter\, guided tours can provide new insights into the vision of the Garden and its place in the community. Tours will begin in the Atsuhiko and Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Foundation Courtyard starting at 9:00am\, and typically last about 45 minutes.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/member-only-garden-tour-6/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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