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EVENTS & RENTALS

Events & Workshops

  • Inspirational Ikebana
    Inspirational Ikebana
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Sep 24
    Phoenix
    Sep 24, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM MST
    Sep 24, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM MST
    Learn 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.
  • Moon Meditation Workshop
    Moon Meditation Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Sep 28
    Phoenix
    Sep 28, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Sep 28, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Full 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.
  • Aikido in the Garden
    Aikido in the Garden
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Sep 30
    Japanese Friendship Garden
    Sep 30, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Sep 30, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    With the fresh air, splashing waterfalls and craggy pines as your classroom, enjoy the gentle and harmonious movements of aikido at the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix.
  • The World of Waterlilies Gardening Workshop
    The World of Waterlilies Gardening Workshop
    Sun, Oct 01
    Phoenix
    Oct 01, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Oct 01, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Join us to explore the beauty of waterlilies up close in this waterlily gardening workshop! Learn the tried and true secrets of aquatic gardening with experts from Coronado Waterlilies.
  • First Fridays in the Garden
    First Fridays in the Garden
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Oct 06
    Japanese Friendship Garden
    Oct 06, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Oct 06, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    We are pleased to welcome the community again every first Friday of each month from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM!
  • Japanese Pruning - Fall Workshop
    Japanese Pruning - Fall Workshop
    Sat, Oct 21
    Phoenix
    Oct 21, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Oct 21, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    In 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
  • Inspirational Ikebana
    Inspirational Ikebana
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Oct 22
    Phoenix
    Oct 22, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM MST
    Oct 22, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM MST
    Learn 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.
  • Aikido in the Garden
    Aikido in the Garden
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Sep 23
    Japanese Friendship Garden
    Sep 23, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Sep 23, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    With the fresh air, splashing waterfalls and craggy pines as your classroom, enjoy the gentle and harmonious movements of aikido at the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix.
  • Otsukimi Moon Viewing Exhibit 2023
    Otsukimi Moon Viewing Exhibit 2023
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Oct 28
    Phoenix
    Oct 28, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Oct 28, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Our 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. 

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