All programs are open for registration on August 1st of each year for the upcoming season. Each season runs from October through the summer of the next year.
Ikebana Flower Arrangement
Ikebana Sogetsu Class
Flower arranging, ikebana, is a traditional Japanese art form spanning centuries. Ikebana has various different schools of study, each with unique philosophies and aesthetics. The Sogetsu School is a contemporary school which focuses on the creativity and individuality of ikebana. The idea is that ikebana can be done by anyone, anywhere, with almost anything. Students will learn the basics of Sogetsu and create pieces each week to take home and enjoy. Beginners and Intermediate students welcome!
10:30AM, Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Oki Education Center
10:30AM, Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Oki Education Center
10:30AM, Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Oki Education Center
10:30AM, Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Oki Education Center
10:30AM, Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Oki Education Center
10:30AM, Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Oki Education Center
Tea Ceremony Class
Sado: Beginner I & II
Thursday or Sunday Sessions
Expand upon your knowledge of Japanese tea ceremony in this hands-on class. Perform traditional Japanese tea ceremony, with its ever-evolving seasonal subtleties, in the authentic Seishin-an Tea House under the guidance of instructor Yoshiko Hardick. The tea ceremony changes from month to month and from season to season.
10:15AM, Thursday, January 8, 2026
Tea House
10:15AM, Monday, February 2, 2026
Tea House
10:15AM, Thursday, February 5, 2026
Tea House
10:15AM, Sunday, March 8, 2026
Tea House
10:15AM, Thursday, March 12, 2026
Tea House
10:15AM, Sunday, April 12, 2026
Tea House
10:15AM, Thursday, April 16, 2026
Tea House
10:15AM, Sunday, May 3, 2026
Tea House
10:15AM, Thursday, May 7, 2026
Tea House
10:15AM, Sunday, May 31, 2026
Tea House
10:15AM, Thursday, June 4, 2026
Tea House
10:15AM, Sunday, July 5, 2026
Tea House
10:15AM, Thursday, July 9, 2026
Tea House
10:15AM, Sunday, September 13, 2026
Tea House
10:15AM, Thursday, September 17, 2026
Tea House
Tea Ceremony Class
Sado: Intermediate Classes
Expand upon your knowledge of Japanese tea ceremony in this hands-on class. Perform traditional Japanese tea ceremony, with its ever-evolving seasonal subtleties, in the authentic Seishin-an Tea House under the guidance of instructor Yoshiko Hardick. The tea ceremony changes from month to month and from season to season.
1:00PM, Thursday, January 8, 2026
Tea House
1:00PM, Sunday, February 1, 2026
Tea House
1:00PM, Thursday, February 5, 2026
Tea House
1:00PM, Sunday, March 8, 2026
Tea House
1:00PM, Thursday, March 12, 2026
Tea House
1:00PM, Sunday, April 12, 2026
Tea House
1:00PM, Thursday, April 16, 2026
Tea House
1:00PM, Sunday, May 3, 2026
Tea House
1:00PM, Thursday, May 7, 2026
Tea House
1:00PM, Sunday, May 31, 2026
Tea House
1:00PM, Thursday, June 4, 2026
Tea House
1:00PM, Sunday, July 5, 2026
Tea House
1:00PM, Thursday, July 9, 2026
Tea House
1:00PM, Sunday, September 13, 2026
Tea House
1:00PM, Thursday, September 17, 2026
Tea House
Japanese Traditional Instrument
Koto Class
Koto is a traditional Japanese stringed instrument first introduced to Japan from China in the 7th-8th centuries. Learn about the history, culture and techniques in how to play this exquisite instrument in this 5-week course. Instruments will be provided for participants to use in the class.
10:30AM, Saturday, January 10, 2026
Morikami Theater
10:30AM, Saturday, February 21, 2026
Morikami Theater
Adult Workshop
Japanese Calligraphy (Shodo) Workshop for Beginners
Learn brush strokes using sumi (charcoal) ink and a brush to write Japanese characters. After practicing on paper you will create a final calligraphy piece on shikishi board to take home. Just bring your curiosity!
Morikami Book Club
Open to all Morikami Members
Embark on a thrilling literary journey with Benefactor member Christine Carton and fellow Morikami members as they kick off a brand new season of riveting book explorations! To join the Morikami Book Club, please reach out to Christine Carton at christinec@gate.net. All meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of each month at 12 pm at …
12:00PM, Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
12:00PM, Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
12:00PM, Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
12:00PM, Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
12:00PM, Friday, May 8, 2026
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
12:00PM, Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
12:00PM, Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
Karesansui Raking Demonstration
Karesansui or dry landscape garden, is founded on Zen ideology using carefully composed rock arrangements and gravel or sand. A karesansui is carefully raked to represent characteristics of water such as currents and waves while boulder arrangements may be interpreted as islands. Learn about our Late Rock Garden and observe how the raking can be a practice in mindfulness and meditation.
10:30AM, Thursday, January 15, 2026
Morikami Gardens
10:30AM, Thursday, February 26, 2026
Morikami Gardens
10:30AM, Thursday, March 19, 2026
Morikami Gardens
Japanese Traditional Tea Ceremony
The Way Of Tea: Sado Demonstration
Observe Japanese sado, an ever-changing demonstration rich in seasonal subtleties. Your involvement in the true spirit of sado — harmony (wa), reverence (kei), purity (sei), tranquility (jaku) will help you bring a calm perspective into your busy life.
12:00PM, Saturday, January 17, 2026
Morikami Theater
12:00PM, Saturday, February 7, 2026
Morikami Theater
12:00PM, Saturday, March 14, 2026
Morikami Theater
12:00PM, Saturday, April 18, 2026
Morikami Theater
12:00PM, Saturday, May 16, 2026
Morikami Theater
Adult Workshop
Introduction to the Art of Kintsugi
Claudia Henao is a glass and floral artist. She is a self-taught artist, with a 20 years career spanning from when she traveled and lived in Europe for around 17 years with her family. Always surrounded and inspired by nature, her artistic creativity started to include floral design with her glass work a few years ago. Mrs. Henao started mixing glass and natural elements in her work which allows for a very unique and magical experience for the eye. Her creative repertoire encompasses unique botanical pieces like jewelry, huts, glasses, etc.
10:00AM, Saturday, January 24, 2026
Oki Education Center
Sogetsu Ikebana Florida Branch 55th Anniversary Celebration with Ken Katayama
Underwritten by Linda and Michael Sonnenreich
Film: Come Back Anytime
For more than forty years, ramen master Masamoto Ueda has been serving his legendary Tokyo-style ramen to a community of regulars who are not only his customers, but true friends. After the film, enjoy a sampling of yuzu hiyashi ramen (cold ramen) sponsored by Ramen Lab.
Adult Workshop
The Way Of Taiko: The Heartbeat Of Japan
Traditional Drum Workshop
The workshop includes an introduction to the history of taiko. Participants are taught how to understand sounds and movements, i.e., how to connect nature and the meaning of body movement. They become familiar with the way of taiko and drumming techniques. Instruments are provided for you.
Ikebana Flower Arrangement
Ikebana Ikenobo Class
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. Students in this course learn the basic principles and style of Ikenobo, creating fresh flower arrangements each week to take home and enjoy. Beginners welcome!
11:00AM, Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Oki Education Center
11:00AM, Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Oki Education Center
11:00AM, Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Oki Education Center
11:00AM, Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Oki Education Center
Orchid Weekend
Saturday, February 7 & Sunday, February 8, 2026 Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cost: FREE with your paid museum admission Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of orchids during Morikami’s Orchid Weekend. Stroll through our picturesque gardens and explore the remarkable beauty and diversity of these exquisite blooms. Enjoy the opportunity to engage with a carefully curated …
10:00AM, Saturday, February 7, 2026
Morikami Gardens
10:00AM, Sunday, February 8, 2026
Morikami Gardens
Adult Workshop
The Art of Kokedama
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. Learn the mechanics of how to make kokedama, creating two regular size and one small one to decorate your home or to give away to a special person.
Craft activity for kids of all ages
Family Fun Day: Paper Orchids
Celebrate Orchid Weekend at the Morikami and make your own paper orchids to take home.
11:00AM, Saturday, February 7, 2026
Kamiya Room (Classroom A)
The Art of Bonsai
Bonsai means “a tree in a tray.” The art of bonsai creates the illusion of age and maturity of a tree which has developed and sustained the effects of nature for many years. Students of bonsai learn to artfully trim and train a tree in a container. Beginner and Intermediate Students welcome!
9:00AM, Sunday, February 8, 2026
Oki Education Center
9:00AM, Sunday, March 22, 2026
Oki Education Center
The Art Of Japanese Fabric Wrapping
Furoshiki Workshop
People have used furoshiki, a square reusable wrapping cloth, since the 16th century in a variety of ways to wrap differently sized and shaped objects. Learn how to wrap a wine bottle, a watermelon, books, and how to make a tote bag from a furoshiki.
Japanese Drums
Taiko Class
Taiko is a Japanese word, which means a Japanese drumming style, a drum group, drum music and a drum itself. There are a wide variety of shapes and sizes of taiko. Learn about the history, culture, and techniques of how to play this exquisite instrument in this 5-week course. Instruments will be provided for participants to use in the class.
2:30PM, Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Morikami Theater
2:30PM, Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Morikami Theater
Adult Workshop
Shibori Indigo Workshop
The use of indigo dye, or aizome, has a long and cherished history in Japan. The deep blue colors for which Japanese textiles are celebrated come from the leaves of the tade ai, a plant introduced to Japan from China in the sixth century. Shibori is a Japanese technique of manual resist dyeing used to make patterns on fabrics. Learn various shibori techniques and get a chance to make your own shibori creation.
Sponsored by JM Family Enterprises
Kimono Culture Demonstration
Japanese Traditional Clothing
Not all kimono are created equal! Learn about traditional styles of kimono, with their rich culture, seasonal subtleties, and symbolic nuances. Observe a demonstration on how to properly put on and wear a kimono. Learn about the elegance of the formal kimono with its exquisite designs and finery worn to attend weddings, parties, special celebrations, and holidays.
Introduction to Japanese Language
Nihongo Language: Level I & II
Sunday Sessions
These preliminary levels introduce basic survival Japanese, grammar, and hiragana writing and reading. Topics include, but are not limited to, meeting people, shopping, and dining. Each level has 3 parts (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) which should be taken sequentially before you can move on to the next level.
10:15AM, Sunday, March 1, 2026
In-Person or Virtual
Craft activity for kids of all ages
Family Fun Day: Hinamatsuri Dolls
Girls’ Festival or Doll Festival (Hina Matsuri) is celebrated on March 3rd in Japan. A set of dolls representing the emperor and empress and their court (three ladies-in-waiting and five musicians) is set up in the family home to mark the occasion. Celebrate Hina Matsuri by making a special craft to take home.
12:00PM, Sunday, March 1, 2026
Sakai Room (Library)
Introduction to Japanese Language
Nihongo Language: Level III & IV
Sunday Sessions
Level III introduces kanji and starts with a review of hiragana and katakana. Part 1 focuses on reading and writing kanji before moving into the textbook in Part 2. Topics include, but are not limited to, planning a trip, talking about past experiences, and getting advice. Part 1-3 sessions of each level should be taken sequentially as a series. Each level has 3 parts (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) which should be taken sequentially before you can move on to the next level.
Level IV, the concluding level uses a more complex sentence structure and introduces new kanji and a review of kanji from previous levels. Topics and grammar points include, but are not limited to, using quotations, expressing potentiality, and making hypothetical statements.
12:30PM, Sunday, March 1, 2026
Kamiya Room (Classroom A)
Adult Workshop
Kurinuki Ceramic Workshop
Kurinuki is a traditional Japanese ceramic hand building technique starting with a solid block of clay and hollowing it out to create a vessel. Create a chawan, Japanese tea bowl using this beautiful ancient technique. In this hands-on workshop, learn basic techniques to work with clay and enjoy a presentation of Japanese ceramics.