January 7 & 8, 2023
Enjoy a weekend of festivities celebrating our new exhibition!
Orchid Lecture | Family Fun Craft Activity | Orchid Vendors | Orchid Demonstrations & Student Exhibition | Kokedama & Botanical Jewelry Workshop | Koto Recital
Orchid Lecture
Saturday, January 7, 2023 & Sunday, January 8, 2023
Time: 1:00pm
Cost: FREE
Location: Lady Vanda Orchid Tent
Serena Roman will be giving a talk on The Cultivation of Vandaceous Orchids
FEATURING VENDORS FROM ACROSS THE STATE
- Soroa Orchids – Homestead, FL
- Quest Orchids – Miami, FL
- Tropic 1 Orchids – Kissimmee, FL
- Florida Orchid House – Myakka City, FL
- Lady Vanda Orchids* – Homestead, FL
- Orchids In Bloom – Apopka, FL
- So Orchids – Orlando. FL
- Green Barn Orchid Supplies – Delray Beach, FL
- Kazumi Gardens – Pembroke Pines, FL (selling kokedamas)
*Serena Roman from Lady Vanda Orchids will be discussing the Cultivation of Vandaceous Orchids by her booth. Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 pm
Ikebana: Flower Arranging Demonstrations
Saturday, January 7, 2023
Time: 12:00pm (Ikenobo School) & 2:30pm (Sogetsu School)
Cost: $5 (with paid museum admission)
Location: Morikami Theater
Flower arranging, ikebana, is a traditional Japanese art form spanning centuries. Ikebana has various different schools of study, each with unique philosophies and aesthetics. Dating back to the 15th century, the Ikenobo School is the oldest and most traditional. The Sogetsu School focuses on contemporary three-dimensional flower sculptures that show one’s creativity and individuality.
Observe the beauty and art of Japanese flower arranging by Ikenobo instructor, Kaoru Vrana, and Sogetsu instructor, Chieko Mihori. View the Ikebana Student Exhibition at the Yamato-kan this weekend only! Admire the beautiful arrangements with orchids by the Morikami Ikebana students.
For Ikebana classes click the following links:
Ikenobo
Sogetsu
Kokedama & Botanical Jewelry WorkshopSaturday, January 7th, 2023
Kokedama is the Japanese art of growing plants in a moss-covered ball of soil. It is wrapped with string and contains an ornamental plant growing inside. These beautiful and decorative plants bring an organic and natural touch to planting orchids, succulents, and other ornamental plants.
Time: 2 sessions are offered
- Session 1: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Session 2: 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Price: $60*
Material Fee: ($30 cash payable to the instructor)
Location: Oki Education Center
*Pre-Registration is required.
Family Fun Day: Orchid Galore
Saturday, January 7th, 2023
Time: 11am – 3pm
Location: Sakai Room
All Family Fun Days are FREE* with paid admission
No reservations needed
Celebrate orchids at the Morikami by making an orchid chigiri-e (Japanese paper collage) style.
Virtual Orchid Galore Activity will be available here.
Celebrate orchids at home by making your own 3D orchid made out of paper.
Koto New Year Recital
Sunday, January 8, 2023
Time: 12:00pm & 2:30pm
Cost: $5 (with paid museum admission)
Location: Morikami Theater
Koto is a traditional Japanese stringed instrument first introduced to Japan from China in the 7th-8th centuries.
Start the New Year with a delightful concert with this exquisite instrument performed by koto teacher Mrs. Yoshiko Carlton and her Morikami students.
For Koto classes click here.
