When visiting, please refrain from walking on the grass. It is being re-seeded.
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EVENTS & RENTALS
Events & Workshops
Sep 24, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM MSTLearn Ikebana, traditional Japanese flower art, outside in the beauty of the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix. Led by master Ikebana teacher, Ping Wei, you will learn essential Japanese flower arranging techniques, aesthetics and the meanings of flowers in order to make your own arrangement.
Sep 28, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMFull Moon Ceremonies are a common practice in many ancient traditions. This powerful moon phase marks completion and represents abundance. It is an ideal time to surrender anything that doesn’t support your peace and joy; and things that you are ready to let go of or release.
Multiple DatesFri, Oct 06Japanese Friendship GardenOct 06, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Oct 21, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AMIn this workshop, discover the art of shaping plants in classical Japanese style with this exclusive workshop led by our garden Curator, Ben Schrepf. The workshop will cover a range of techniques, including formal topiary, Japanese cloud pruning & organic topiary, as well as common pruning methods o- Oct 22, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM MSTLearn Ikebana, traditional Japanese flower art, outside in the beauty of the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix. Led by master Ikebana teacher, Ping Wei, you will learn essential Japanese flower arranging techniques, aesthetics and the meanings of flowers in order to make your own arrangement.
Oct 28, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PMOur annual Otsukimi Moon Viewing Exhibit is a traditional Japanese celebration of the full moon. Stroll through our lantern-lit paths in the full moonlight, and enjoy various Japanese displays, musical performances as well as authentic various sake, traditional Japanese food, and snacks.
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Cancellation Policies
All classes that do not meet minimum enrollment one week prior to the start date may be canceled at Japanese Friendship Garden's discretion. Japanese Friendship Garden will contact students in affected class and offer refunds or placement in an alternate class.
Refunds
Clients who register for a class or program that is canceled for any reason by Japanese Friendship Garden will receive a full refund.
Clients who withdraw from a class/program at least 10 business days prior the scheduled class/program start date may receive a full refund on their registration. (A “business day” is defined as M-F.)
Refunds will not be given to any student who withdraws from a class after the first class has been held.
Missed Classes
There are no discounts or refunds for missed classes.
COVID19 Guidelines for attending Workshops and Classes
● Stay home if you are sick or running fever
● Protect yourself while visiting the garden.
● Stay at least 6 feet away from others in the class
● Do not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth
● Wash your hands with soap and water or use alcohol-based sanitizer after using the restrooms.
● Facial cover required by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control in the public setting.
● Attendance at and use of the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix and its facilities is at the sole risk of the attendee/participant and the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix shall not be responsible for any injury, sickness or harm experienced by an attendee/participant from or related to such use, and by its use, the attendee/participant assumes such risk.