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January Events at the Morikami

12/12/2021

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PictureKimono Culture at Morikami (Morikami)
(PRESS RELEASE)_January workshops, classes, and demonstrations:

Sundays, January 2, 16, 23, 30, February 6
The Art of Bonsai (Class)
Time: Beginners – 12:30pm – 4pm

           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. 


Sundays, January 2, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27
Nihongo: Introduction to Japanese - Part 2 (In-person class)

Time: Level I – 10:15am – 11:15am
Cost: $110 (Morikami Members $100). Advance Registration Required.
Nihongo: Introduction to Japanese is a beginner and lower intermediate program teaching Japanese speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students are introduced to Japanese culture and lifestyles through lessons and conversation. Levels I and II use Japanese for Busy People I (JBP I) and levels III and IV use Japanese for Busy People II (JBP II). Fall, winter, and spring sessions of each level should be taken sequentially as a series.

Sundays, January 2, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27
Nihongo: Introduction to Japanese - Part 2 (Virtual class)
Time: Level I – 1pm – 2pm
            Level II – 2:10pm – 3:10pm
            Level III – 3:20pm – 4:20pm
            Level IV – 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Cost: $110 (Morikami Members $100). Advance Registration Required.
Nihongo: Introduction to Japanese is a beginner and lower intermediate program teaching Japanese speaking, 
listening, reading, and writing. Students are introduced to Japanese culture and lifestyles through lessons and conversation. Levels I and II use Japanese for Busy People I (JBP I) and levels III and IV use Japanese for Busy People II (JBP II). Fall, winter, and spring sessions of each level should be taken sequentially as a series. 
Tuesdays, January 4, 11, 18, 25
Ikebana Flower Arrangement- Ikenobo School (Class)
Time: Beginners – 11am – 1pm 
           Intermediate – 1pm – 3pm*
Cost: $80 (Morikami Members $70). 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 each week to take home and enjoy. 
Wednesdays, January 5, 12, 19, 26
Ikebana Flower Arrangement: Sogetsu School (Class)
Time: Beginners – 10:30am – 12:30pm
           Intermediate – 1:30pm – 3:30pm*
Cost: $80 (Morikami Members $70). Advance Registration Required.
*Intermediate courses are for students with prior experience.
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. 
Thursday, January 6
Mori Stories: Hats for the Jizos
Time: 1pm
Cost: FREE 
A poor old man and his wife are mysteriously rewarded for their unselfish generosity on New Year’s Eve.
Thursdays, January 6, 13, 20, 27
Sumi-e Ink Painting (Floral Beginner Class)
Time: Floral – 10:30am – 12:30pm 
Cost: $70 (Morikami Members $65). Advance Registration Required.
Sumi-e is a form of Japanese ink painting brought from China in the 12th century. Primarily done in black ink, the name literally means "charcoal drawing" in Japanese. Students grind their own ink using an ink stick and a grinding stone and learn to hold and utilize brushes to create the primary sumi-e brushstrokes. Floral and landscape classes will start with a review of the basic techniques before moving on to the main subject. 
Fridays, January 7, 14, 21, 28
Sumi-e Ink Painting (Class)
Time: Floral – 10:30am – 12:30pm 
           Landscape – 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Cost: $70 (Morikami Members $65). Advance Registration Required.
Sumi-e is a form of Japanese ink painting brought from China in the 12th century. Primarily done in black ink, the name literally means, "charcoal drawing" in Japanese. Students grind their own ink using an ink stick and a grinding stone and learn to hold and utilize brushes to create the primary sumi-e brushstrokes. Floral and landscape classes will start with a review of the basic techniques before moving on to the main subject. 
Saturday, January 8
Shibori Indigo Scarves (Workshop)
Time: 10am – 3pm
Cost: $65. 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 make a shibori scarf for your wardrobe or for a special someone. 

Saturdays, Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5
Japanese Traditional Music: Koto (Class)
Time: Beginners – 10:15am – 12:15pm
          Intermediate – 1pm-3pm
Cost: $155 (Morikami Members $150). Advance Registration Required.
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. 
Saturdays, January 8, January 22, February 5
Nihongo Intensive I – B (Virtual Workshop) 
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Cost: $100 (3-day Workshop). Advance Registration Required.
This workshop is an introduction to the Japanese language. It covers the basics, an introduction to hiragana, and Unit 1 of the required text. There are no prerequisites for this workshop. Students who take workshop 1-B must continue to Nihongo Intensive Workshop II, as it overlaps with the Nihongo Level I Session 2 class. 
Wednesdays January 12, February 2, March 2 or Saturdays January 15, February 5, March 5
Stroll for Well-Being
Time: 11am – 12:30pm or 1:30pm – 3pm
Cost: Free to qualified applicants
Immerse yourself in Morikami’s natural beauty, peace and serenity through our therapeutic garden- walking program. During three sessions, a qualified facilitator will lead participants through themed walks and journal writing to encourage reflection, and ultimately, personal well being. 
Thursday, January 13
Senryu: Haiku’s Cousin Workshop (13th Annual Collaboration with the Palm Beach Poetry Festival)
Time: 11am – 1pm
Cost: FREE with paid museum admission
In this workshop, participants will learn the basics of the Japanese literary form of senryu. Consisting of only three lines, and approximately 17 syllables, senryu is the lighthearted cousin of haiku. Unlike haiku, which focuses on the natural world, senryu approaches humans and human emotions, the good and the bad, from a humorous perspective. Workshop participants will learn the history of senryu and haiku, and immerse themselves in the Morikami’s beautiful gardens to generate their own poetry.   
Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more. For group reservations and additional information, please call (561) 233-1367.

Saturday, January 15
Calligraphy (Adult Workshop)
Time: 11:30am – 1pm or 2pm – 3:30pm 
Cost: $35 (Cost does not include museum admission). Advance Registration Required.
Learn brush strokes using sumi ink and a brush to write Japanese characters. After practicing on paper you will create a final calligraphy on shikishi board to take home.

Saturday, January 15
Sado Tea Ceremony (Workshop)
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Cost: $50. Advance Registration Required.
The workshop teaches the basics of sadō – The Way of Tea - necessary to understand the aesthetics of sadō and to fully enjoy the tea ceremony itself. Participants will become familiar with cultural expectations of being a guest, how to make a bowl of tea, and serve it.  
Saturday, January 22
Kimono Culture (Demonstration)
Time: 11am, 1:30pm or 3pm
Cost: $5 with paid admission to the museum
Not all kimono 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. 
Sundays, January 23, 30 or Thursdays, January 6, 20
Sado Tea Ceremony (Beginner Class)
Time: 10:15am – 12:15pm
Cost: $60 (Morikami Members $55). Advance Registration Required.
Expand upon your knowledge of Japanese tea ceremony in this hands-on class. Students are introduced to the history of the tea ceremony, as well as the etiquette on how to prepare, serve, and drink tea. Classes take place in the museum’s authentic Seishin-an Tea House under the guidance of instructor Yoshiko Hardick. 
Sundays, January 23, 30
Sado Tea Ceremony (Intermediate Class)
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Cost: $60 (Morikami Members $55). Advance Registration Required.
Expand upon your knowledge of the Japanese Sado tea ceremony in this hands-on class. Perform a traditional Japanese tea ceremony in the museum’s authentic Seishin-an Tea House under the guidance of instructor Yoshiko Hardick. Intermediate course requires approval by the instructor before registering.
 Sunday, January 30
The Way of Taiko: The Heartbeat of Japan (Workshop) – SOLD OUT
Time: 11am – 1pm or 2pm – 4pm 
Cost: $60. 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.  
Masks are mandatory indoors, including the theater.
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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