The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens - January 2023 Events
The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, in Delray Beach, is hosting January 2023 events. These events allow visitors to experience traditional and contemporary Japanese culture through engaging exhibits, varied educational programs and seasonal events, a world-class bonsai display. For the month of January, there is an Orchid Weekend,
The Art of Kokedama, and an inspiration of Madame Butterfly with Palm Beach Opera at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. Do not miss these cultural events!
- Wednesdays, January 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, January 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.
- Sundays, January 15, 29 or Thursdays, January 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.
- Fridays, January 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.
- Saturdays, January 28, February 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.
- Sundays, January 15, 22, 29, and February 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, January 15, 22, 29, and February 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, January 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 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, January 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.)
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, January 14, 21, 28, and February 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, January 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, January 15, 22, 29 and February 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, January 18 &25, February 22, March 29 or Saturdays January 21 & 28, February 25, April 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, January 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-a 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.
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