February Events at the Morikami

The Art of Kokedama
(Morikami Museum and Gardens)

​Sunday, February 1

The Way of Taiko - The Heartbeat of Japan
Time: 11am – 1pm or 2pm – 4pm 

Cost: $70 Advance Registration Required
This workshop introduces participants to the history and practice of taiko drumming. Participants are taught how to understand sounds and movements, i.e., how to connect nature and the meaning of body movement. They will become familiar with the way of taiko and its drumming techniques. Top performers from South Florida's Fushu Daiko will conduct the workshop. The group is recognized by Seiichi Tanaka, the master of San Francisco Taiko Dojo, who brought taiko to the United States and who trained senior members of the Fushu Daiko group.

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Sundays, February 1, 15

Sado: Tea Ceremony
Time: Beginners - 10:15am – 12:15pm 

           Intermediate - 1pm – 3pm
Cost: $60 (Morikami Members $55) Advance Registration Required
Expand upon your knowledge of Japanese tea ceremony in this hands-on class. Perform a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, with its ever-evolving seasonal subtleties, in the authentic Seishin-an Tea House under the guidance of instructor Yoshiko Hardick. The tea ceremony changes from month to month and from season to season. The intermediate course requires approval by the instructor before registering. *Sunday Beginner’s II Class Prerequisite - You must have already taken a Thursday beginner’s I class session or a workshop to attend Sunday classes. 

Tuesdays, February 3, 10, 17, 24

Ikebana Flower Arrangement: Ikenobo School
Time: Beginners - 11am – 1pm 

           Intermediate - 1:15pm – 3:15pm

Cost: $90 (Morikami Members $80) Advance Registration Required
*Intermediate courses are for students with prior experience or have taken at least three sessions of Ikebana classes.

Flower arranging, ikebana, is a traditional Japanese art form spanning centuries. Ikebana has various different schools of study, each with unique philosophies and aesthetics. Dating back to the 15th century, the Ikenobo School is the oldest and most traditional. Students in this course learn the basic principles and style of Ikenobo, creating fresh flower arrangements to take home and enjoy. 

Wednesdays, February 4, 11, 18, 25
Ikebana Flower Arrangement: Sogetsu School 
Time: Beginners - 10:30am –12:30pm
           Intermediate - 1:30pm – 3:30pm*

Cost: $90 (Morikami Members $80) Advance Registration Required
Flower arranging, ikebana, is a traditional Japanese art form spanning centuries. Ikebana has various different schools of study, each with unique philosophies and aesthetics. The Sogetsu School is a contemporary school which focuses on the creativity and individuality of ikebana. The idea is that ikebana can be done by anyone, anywhere, with almost anything. Students will learn the basics of Sogetsu and create pieces each week to take home and enjoy. *Intermediate courses are for students with prior experience. 

Thursdays, February 5, 19

Sado: Tea Ceremony
Time: Beginners - 10:15am – 12:15pm 

           Intermediate - 1pm – 3pm
Cost: $60 (Morikami Members $55) Advance Registration RequiredExpand upon your knowledge of Japanese tea ceremony in this hands-on class. Perform a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, with its ever-evolving seasonal subtleties, in the authentic Seishin-an Tea House under the guidance of instructor Yoshiko Hardick. The tea ceremony changes from month to month and from season to season. The intermediate course requires approval by the instructor before registering. 
Saturday, February 7

The Art of Kokedama
Time: 10am – 12:30pm or 2pm – 4:30pm

Cost: $65 Advance Registration Required
Kokedama is the Japanese art of growing plants in a moss-covered ball of soil. It is wrapped with string and contains an ornamental plant growing inside. These beautiful and decorative plants, bring an organic and natural touch to planting orchids, succulents, and other ornamental plants. Learn the mechanics of how to make kokedama, creating two regular sizes and one small one to decorate your home or to give away to a special person. 

Saturday, February 7
Sado: The Way of Tea 

Time: 12pm or 1:30pm
Cost: $5 with paid museum admission. 

Observe Japanese sadō, an ever-changing demonstration rich in seasonal subtleties. Your involvement in the true spirit of sadō — harmony (wa), reverence (kei), purity (sei), tranquility (jaku) — along with a sip of matcha green tea and a sweet will help you bring a calm perspective into your busy life. 

Sundays, February 8, 15, 22

The Art of Bonsai
Time: Beginners - 12:30pm – 3:30pm

           Intermediate - 9am – 12pm
Cost: $100 (Morikami Members $90) Advance Registration Required
Bonsai means "a tree in a tray." The art of bonsai creates the illusion of age and maturity of a tree which has developed and sustained the effects of nature for many years. Students of bonsai learn to artfully trim and train a tree in a container. 

Saturday, February 14

Furoshiki: The Art of Japanese Fabric Wrapping
Time: 10am – 12pm or 1:30pm – 3:30pm

Cost: $35 Advance Registration Required
People have used furoshiki, a square reusable wrapping cloth, since the 16th century in a variety of ways to wrap different sized and shaped objects and make a bespoke furoshiki tote bag to take home. 

Tuesdays, February 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17
Taiko Class 
Time: Adults - 2:30pm – 3:30pm 
           Grade 3-12 - 4pm – 5pm
Cost: $135 (Morikami Members $130) Advance Registration Required
Taiko is a Japanese word, which means a Japanese drumming style, a drum group, drum music and a drum itself. There are a wide variety of shapes and sizes of taiko.  Learn about the history, culture, and techniques of how to play this exquisite instrument in this 5-week course. Instruments will be provided for participants to use in the class.

Saturday, February 21
Sado: The Way of Tea
Time: 12pm or 1:30pm
Cost: $5 with paid museum admission. 

Observe Japanese sadō, an ever-changing demonstration rich in seasonal subtleties. Your involvement in the true spirit of sadō — harmony (wa), reverence (kei), purity (sei), tranquility (jaku) — along with a sip of matcha green tea and a sweet will help you bring a calm perspective into your busy life. 

Saturdays, February 21, 28, March 14, 21, 28
Japanese Traditional Music: Koto
Time: Beginners - 10:30am – 12:30pm 

           Intermediate - 1pm – 3pm

Cost: $155 (Morikami Members $150) Advance Registration Required
The Koto is a traditional Japanese stringed instrument first introduced to Japan from China in the 7th-8th centuries. Learn about the history, culture, and techniques in how to play this exquisite instrument in this 5-week course. Instruments will be provided for participants to use in the class.

Saturday, February 21
Shibori Indigo: Tenugui 


Time: 10am – 3pm
Cost: $75 Advance Registration Required

The use of indigo dye, or aizome, has a long and cherished history in Japan. The deep blue colors for which Japanese textiles are celebrated come from the leaves of the tade ai, a plant introduced to Japan from China in the sixth century. Shibori is a Japanese technique of manual resist dyeing used to make patterns on fabrics. Learn various shibori techniques and cook in style by making your own bespoke shibori apron to wear. 

Thursday, February 26
Karesansui: Raking Demonstration
Time: 10:30am
Cost: FREE with paid museum admission. No Reservation Required

Karesansui or dry landscape garden, is founded on Zen ideology using carefully composed rock arrangements and gravel or sand.  A karesansui is carefully raked to represent characteristics of water such as currents and waves while boulder arrangements may be interpreted as islands.  Learn about our Late Rock Garden and observe how the raking can be a practice in mindfulness and meditation.

Saturday, February 28

Kimono Culture
Time: 11am & 2:30pm
Cost: $5 with paid admission to the museum

Not all kimonos are created equal!  Learn about the traditional iconic kimono, with its rich culture, seasonal subtleties, and symbolic nuances. Observe a demonstration on how to properly wear and put on a kimono. Learn about the elegance of the formal kimono with its exquisite designs and finery worn to attend weddings, parties, special celebrations, and holidays. 

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. For more information, call (561) 495-0233 or visit morikami.org.
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