March Events at the Morikami

Ikebana (Morikami)

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

Tuesdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23
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. For required materials or to register, visit morikami.org.

Wednesdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24
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.

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. For required materials or to register, visit morikami.org.

Thursdays, March 4, 11, 25
Sumi-e Ink Painting (Floral Beginner) (Class)
Time: Floral – 10:30am – 12:30pm 
Cost: $45 (Morikami Members $41). 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. For required materials or to register, visit morikami.org.

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Fridays, March 5, 12, 26
Sumi-e Ink Painting (Class)
Time: Floral – 10:30am – 12:30pm 
           Landscape – 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Cost: $45 (Morikami Members $41). 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. For required materials or to register, visit morikami.org.

Friday, March 5
Film Screening: Shoplifters by Hirokazu Koreeda 
(In Japanese, subtitled in English)
Sponsored by the JM Family Foundation
Time: 7pm, museum doors open at 6pm (121 min., 2018, Rated R)
Cost: $7 (Morikami Members $5). Advance Ticket Purchase Required. 
After one of their shoplifting sessions, Osamu and his son come across a little girl in the freezing cold. At first reluctant to shelter the girl, Osamu's wife agrees to take care of her after learning of the hardships she faces. Although the family is poor, barely making enough money to survive through petty crime, they seem to live happily together until an unforeseen incident reveals hidden secrets, testing the bonds that unite them. (Rotten Tomatoes)

Saturday, March 6
Shibori Indigo – Napkin II (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 new shibori techniques building off from the Shibori Napkins I workshop and create a new set of special dinner napkins for your home. For required materials or to register, visit morikami.org.

Saturday, March 6
Virtual Family Fun: Hinamaturi DIY Kokeshi
Cost: FREE online activity
Make your own customized kokeshi, a Japanese wooden figurine, to celebrate Hinamatsuri, Doll’s Day. 

Saturday, March 6
Tea Ceremony (Workshop)
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Cost: $40. 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. To register, visit morikami.org.

Sundays, March 7, 28 or Thursdays, March 11, 25
Sado: Tea Ceremony (Beginners) (Class)
Time: 10:15am -12:15am
Cost: $55 (Morikami Members $50). 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. To register, visit morikami.org.

Sundays, March 7, 28
Sado: Tea Ceremony (Intermediate) (Class)
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Cost: $55 (Morikami Members $50). 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. To register, visit morikami.org.

Sundays, March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 11, 25, May 2, 9
Nihongo: Introduction to Japanese (Class) 
 Time: Level I - 10:15am – 11:25am
            Level II - 11:25am – 12:35pm
            Level III - 12:40am – 1: 50pm
            Level IV - 1:50pm – 3:00pm
Cost: $100 (Morikami Members $90). 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. For more information, required textbooks or to register, visit morikami.org.

Saturday, March 13
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), and tranquility (jaku) will help you bring a calm perspective into your busy life. 

Sunday, March 14
The Way of Taiko - The Heartbeat of Japan (Workshop)
Time: 11am – 1pm or 2pm – 4pm 
Cost: $50. 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. For more information or to register, visit morikami.org.

Wednesdays, March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14
Japanese Traditional Music: Koto (Intermediate) (Class)
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm

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 five-week course. Instruments will be provided for participants to use in the class. This class is for students with experience in koto.

Friday, March 26
Karesansui: Raking Demonstration (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.

Sunday, March 28
Basics of Sushi (Workshop)
Time: 10am – 12pm
Cost: $70. Advance Registration Required.

Sushi has entered the American palate as a cultural influence from Japan. But do you know what sushi is? Few know that sushi is not actually raw fish, but rice made with a bit of vinegar and sugar. Served with a variety of accompaniments, cooked or raw fish and vegetables, it can take many forms.  Participants in this interactive workshop, led by sushi chef Mitsutoshi Sekita, will learn cultural information about sushi, then learn how to master the craft of hand-rolled sushi – and enjoy it! For required materials or to register, visit morikami.org.

Due to COVID-19, all programming is subject to change. Please check the website for updates or cancellations. 

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