Ring in the Year of the Tiger at Palm Beach County's most zenful, seasonal retreat. The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach is pleased to announce its Mid-January programming. The Japanese Gardens are located at 4000 Morikami Park Road in Delray. The programming during the second two weeks of January 2022 which will include a ceremonial kimono demonstration, Shibori scarves workshop, and the art of bonsai.
If you are craving introspection, take a few moments walking and meditating. The Stroll for Well-Being Therapeutic Garden Walking program allows participants to immerse themselves in the natural beauty, peace, and serenity of Morikami's gardens.
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens second two weeks in January workshops, classes, and demonstrations:
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 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.
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.
