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June-Nikak
Yuko Japanese Gardens
PAVILION
EXHIBIT - JAPANESE BRIDAL GOWN (KIMONO) and
accessories Courtesy of Aya Hironaka |
June-VISITOR
CENTRE EXHIBIT
Kazumi
Marthiensen ETCHINGS
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June-1
Nikak Yuko
Japanese Gardens
2 - 3pm Japanese
Tea Ceremony performed by Sheila McHugh |
June- 6
Cancer Society RELAY FOR LIFE
More information on this event |
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Nikak Yuko
Japanese Gardens2 - 4 pm Treasures
and Memories View a small portion of Reyko
Nishiyama's extensive collection of Japanese artifacts and
learn about their history. |
June-8
Nikak Yuko
Japanese Gardens2 - 3 pm Japanese
Tea Ceremony performed by Rie Nagai. |
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June-13
Nikak Yuko
Japanese Gardens10:30 - 11:30 Japanese
Tea Ceremony performed by Rie Nagai
10:30 am to noon ongoing
Bonseki Tray Art
demonstration by Toshiko Tanaka. Bonseki is the ancient
Japanese art of creating miniature landscapes on black
laquer trays using white sand, pebbles and small rocks
1:30 - 2:30 pm Japanese
Tea Ceremony performed by Denise Takao.
1:30 pm
Calligraphy demonstration by Reverend Y
Izumi. The art of elegant handwriting is demonstrated.
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June-14
Nikak Yuko Japanese Gardens2- 3 pm Kumihimo
(braid making) Demonstration by Brigitte Byers. |
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June 15
Nikak Yuko
Japanese GardensFather's Day
Geta for Dad
Geta are a form of traditional Japanese footwear that
resembles both clogs and flip-flops. They are a kind of
sandal with an elevated wooden base held onto the foot with
a fabric thong to keep the foot well above the ground. They
can be worn with Western clothing during the summer months.
Dad gets to take home his DIY (all supplies included in the
price of admission) geta project!
2 - 3pm Japanese
Tea Ceremony performed by Sheila McHugh.
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June 16 - 20
Nikak Yuko
Japanese Gardens 9 - 2
pm Observe
Masters at Work Pruning Mugo and Scots Pine
(Masa Mizuno & Al
White)
Of all the plant
material in a Japanese garden, the most basic are the
evergreens; along with rocks and water these provide the
garden's framework. Not only do the evergreens shape the
garden through the year but their darker presence provides a
backdrop for the lighter, brighter colors of the flowering
trees/shrubs and autumn foliage.
Creating aged,
asymmetrical visually interesting trees is the goal of
Japanese gardeners. A consciousness of the shape of space
lies behind much of the intricate pruning practised for
centuries in Japan and for the past forty years in the Nikka
Yuko Garden. Observe our Masters pruning to open up the tree
or shrub so layers of space are visible between the
branches. The space is there to enhance the natural shape of
the branch - but it is also there for itself alone.
Masa Mizuno,
Master Japanese Gardener joins Al White, Nikka Yuko's
resident Master Pruning Technician & ISA Certified
Arborist, for two weeks each year. Take advantage of this
unique opportunity to observe two Masters at work in Nikka
Yuko Garden and gain
an
appreciation for the level of attention and commitment it
takes to keep a garden of this type in top condition. Expect
ladders!
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June 21
Nikak
Yuko Japanese Gardens
Moonlight Viewing
2 - 4 pm Bonsai
Club Demonstration.
8 - 9 pm Japanese
Tea Ceremony performed by Rie Nagai.
8 - 9 pm Sanshin
(Okinawan banjo) performance by Bob Marthiensen
7:00 Iaido
(martial art) Demonstration by Dave Rathnow.
Moonlight
Viewing
(Flute
performance throughout evening at the discretion of the
musician, Don Fraser)
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June 22
2 - 3 pm Japanese Tea Ceremony |
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June 28
2 - 2:30 pm
Ikebana (flower arranging) demonstration by
Reiko Takeyasu.
2 - 3:30 pm Lino
Block and/or
wood block printing demonstration
by Kazumi Marthiensen |
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June 29
2 -
3:00 pm Japanese
Tea Ceremony performed by Rie Nagai |
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