January Events at the Morikami

Madame Butterfly by
Leopoldo Metlicovitz
(Morikami)

(PRESS RELEASE)_January workshops, classes, and demonstrations:

Wednesdays, Jan 4, 11, 18, 25 
Ikebana Flower Arrangement: Sogetsu School (Class)  
Time: Beginners - 10:00am –12:00pm  
           Intermediate – 1:30pm – 3:30pm* 
Cost: $80 (Morikami Members $70) Advance Registration Required 
Flower arranging, ikebana, is a traditional Japanese art form spanning centuries. Ikebana has 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, Jan 5, 12, 19, 26 
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. 

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 Sundays, Jan 15, 29 or Thursdays, Jan 5, 19 
Sado: Tea Ceremony (Beginners) (Class) 
Time: 10:15am -12:15am 
Cost: $60 (Morikami Members $55) Advance Registration Required 
Expand upon your knowledge of Japanese tea ceremony in this hands-on class. Perform 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. 
 
Thursday, Jan 5 
Mori Stories: The Rabbit on the Moon   
Time: 1pm 
Cost: FREE (with paid museum admission)  
Hear the tale that explains why we see the shape of a rabbit on the moon’s surface in this cute kamishibai. 

Fridays, Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 
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, Jan 7 
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 become familiar with how to be a guest, how to make a bowl of tea, and serve it. 
 
Saturday, Jan 7 & 8 
Orchid Weekend  
Time: 10am -5pm 
Cost: FREE with paid museum admission 
Programming includes: 
 
Saturday, Jan 7 
Family Fun: Orchid Galore  
Time: 11:00am- 3:00pm 
Cost: FREE for members or with paid museum admission. No Reservation Required 
Celebrate orchids at the Morikami by making an orchid chigiri-e (Japanese paper collage) style (in-person) or join us at home to make your own 3D orchid made from paper (virtual).  
 
Saturday, Jan 7 
Ikebana: Flower Arranging (Demonstration)  
Time: 12:00pm (Ikenobo School) and 2:30pm (Sogetsu School) 
Cost: $5 with paid museum admission 
Flower arranging, ikebana, is a traditional Japanese art form spanning centuries. Ikebana has 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. The Sogetsu School focuses on contemporary three-dimensional flower sculptures that show one’s creativity and individuality. Observe the beauty and art of Japanese flower arranging by Ikenobo instructor, Kaoru Vrana, and Sogetsu instructor, Chieko Mihori. View the Ikebana Student Exhibition at the Yamato-kan showcasing orchid arrangements by Morikami’s students. 
 
Saturday, January 7 
The Art of Kokedama + Botanical Jewelry (Workshop) 
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm or 1:30pm – 4:30pm 
Cost: $60 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, brings an organic and natural touch to planting orchids, succulents, and other ornamental plants. Learn the mechanics of how to make kokedama, create one to decorate your home or to give away to a special person. In the second half of the workshop, learn how to create special botanical jewelry with wearable flowers and plants to decorate our bodies or homes. 
 
Saturdays, Jan 7, Jan 28, Feb 11 
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. 
 
Sunday, Jan 8 
Koto New Year Recital  
Time: 12:00pm and 2:30pm  
Cost: $5 with paid museum admission 
Koto is a traditional Japanese stringed instrument first introduced to Japan from China in the 7th-8th centuries. Start the New Year with a delightful concert with this exquisite instrument performed by koto teacher Mrs. Yoshiko Carlton and Morikami students.  
 
Sundays, Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26 
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, Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26 
Nihongo: Introduction to Japanese - Part 2 (Class)  
Time: Level I – 6:10pm-7:10pm 
            Level II - 11:30am-12:30pm 
            Level III - 7:20pm-8:20pm 
            Level IV - 5:00pm – 6:00pm 
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, Jan 10, 17, 24, 31 
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. 
 
Wednesday, Jan 11 
The Japanese Inspiration for Madama Butterfly – Talk with Palm Beach Opera’s Catherine Hughes  
Co-sponsored by the Palm Beach Opera and Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens 
Time: 1pm 
Cost: FREE (with paid museum admission) 
(Tickets available the day of the event at a first come, first served basis. Limited seating available.) 
In order to create the opera Madama Butterfly, composer Giacomo Puccini and his librettists, Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica, studied Japanese culture through travelogues, printed music, sound recordings, and private study of the koto. Catherine Hughes, Director of Education & Community Engagement at Palm Beach Opera, explores these source materials and the ways the opera’s creators incorporated their cultural explorations into their work. The event includes a demonstration of koto technique by Yoshiko Carlton and a performance of excerpts from Madama Butterfly by Palm Beach Opera’s resident artist. 
 
Saturdays, Jan 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11 
Japanese Traditional Music: Koto (Class) 
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, Jan 14 
Calligraphy: Adults (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, students will create a final calligraphy on shikishi board to take home.
 
Sundays, Jan 15, 22, 29. Feb. 5, 12 
The Art of Bonsai (Class) 
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. 
 
Wednesdays Jan 18 & 25, Feb 22, Mar 29 or Saturdays Jan 21 & 28, Feb 25, Apr 1 
Stroll for Well-Being 
Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm or 1:30pm – 3:00pm 
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. 
 
Sundays, Jan 15, 29 
Sado: Tea Ceremony (Intermediate) (Class) 
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm 
Cost: $60 (Morikami Members $55) Advance Registration Required 
Expand upon your knowledge of Japanese tea ceremony in this hands-on class. Perform 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. Intermediate course requires approval by the instructor before registering. 

Saturday, Jan 21 
Sado: The Way of Tea (Demonstration) 
Time: 12pm, 1:30pm or 3pm 
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.  
 
Saturday, Jan 28 
Family Fun: Year of the Rabbit  
Time: Virtual Program  
Cost: FREE 
Join us to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit by making an origami rabbit.  
 
Sunday, Jan 29 
The Way of Taiko - The Heartbeat of Japan (Workshop) 
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.  

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