Classes and Workshops

Holiday Gift Giving Ideas

by

The holidays are about enjoying the fun and festivities with family and friends, not long shopping lines and short tempers. So to help our patrons get the most out of their holiday experience, we’ve put together a few gift giving ideas to help lighten your burden during this season of giving. The Green Thumbs Winter in South Florida? Let’s face it, you’re more likely to see an alligator climbing a fence than snow fall on the peninsula. And with nearly year-round perfect weather, there’s bound to be someone on your …

Read more

Having Back to School Nostalgia? Class is in Session for the Culturally Curious at The Morikami!

by

Going back to class isn’t just for grade-school and college kids. At the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, everyone can enjoy a hands-on experience, so whether you are looking for entertainment, interested in learning a new craft or just culturally curious we have something for you.  There are with a variety of new workshops, discussions and films. The educational team at the Morikami has introduced innovative, interactive workshops that will teach you how to create with bamboo and leave your mark on stone. New film series and discussions will enlighten …

Read more

Our Summer Music Program is Major Key!

by

This summer Morikami is alive with the sound of music as we embark on our second annual Children’s Summer Camp and Guest Artist Workshops: Japanese Traditional Music Program for Adults. Both music programs are perfect for adults and children who are passionate about music and experiencing Japanese culture (from the convenience of Delray Beach).

School is in Session!

by

Have you been wanting to learn a new instrument, create some awesome indigo tie-dye, or become a gift wrapping ninja? Morikami offers an assortment of Japanese cultural and art classes and workshops taught by experienced instructors. Check out some of our classes and workshops below: [twocol_one] The music lovers: For those who would like to make music their forte, we are offering several opportunities to learn Japanese instruments. Create heart pounding rhythms with taiko drums or stringed melodies with the koto. If you are looking for a truly immersive musical …

Read more

So you want to be a sushi chef…? Meet Toshi at Morikami

by

[twocol_one]So you want to be a sushi chef? Or maybe you’d like to be able to simply make your favorite roll… How hard can it be? A little rice, a little fish, a little soy sauce, right? Sushi chef and restaurant owner Mitsutoshi Sekita (known as Toshi) dispels all the myths of sushi making at The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. On March 26 and April 9, he will combine his years of experience as a sushi chef with his personal knowledge of growing up in Tokyo during The Morikami’s …

Read more