Sip & Sculpt Workshop
Unwind in the tranquil beauty of Shinzen Garden with our Sip & Sculpt experience! Enjoy a soothing cup of green tea while tapping into your creativity to craft a clay […]
$25.00 – $45.00
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Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States
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3rd Saturday Volunteer Day – April 26
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesJoin us April 26, 2025 for a rewarding Volunteer Day at Shinzen Garden! This hands-on event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature, meet like-minded community members, and contribute to the care and maintenance of this beautiful space. Volunteers assist with tasks such as weeding, pruning, planting, and other seasonal projects that help preserve […]
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Tea Ceremony Demonstration 11 am
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesExperience a Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony at Shinzen Garden Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of Shinzen Garden as we present a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony on Sunday, April 27, 2025. This unique cultural experience offers guests an opportunity to witness the graceful art of tea preparation and savor matcha in a serene setting. Join […]
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Tea Ceremony Demonstration 1:30 pm
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesExperience a Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony at Shinzen Garden Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of Shinzen Garden as we present a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony on Sunday, April 27, 2025. This unique cultural experience offers guests an opportunity to witness the graceful art of tea preparation and savor matcha in a serene setting. Join […]
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Karikomi & Tamamono: Cloud Pruning
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesCloud Pruning Workshop (Karikomi & Tamamono): Sculpting Organic Forms Join Certified Aesthetic Pruner, Steve DaSilva for an immersive workshop on Karikomi & Tamamono - art of cloud pruning, a traditional Japanese technique that shapes shrubs and trees into soft, rounded forms resembling floating clouds. This hands-on workshop will guide participants through the principles of karikomi […]
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World Bonsai Day
Clark Bonsai Collection at Shinzen 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesFREE with Paid Garden Admission Experience the Beauty of BonsaiImmerse yourself in a day filled with exciting activities, including: An open-air Bonsai Market – Explore unique bonsai trees, tools, and accessories.Bonsai Demonstration & Lecture by Julian Tsai – Learn expert techniques from a renowned bonsai artist.Honor Ceremony for Katsumi Kinoshita – Paying tribute to a legacy in bonsai.Silent […]
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Botanical Watercolor Class #3
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesJoin us for a serene and inspiring Botanical Watercolor Class at Shinzen Garden, led by talented artist Noelle Correia. Immerse yourself in the timeless art of botanical illustration, learning both its rich history and essential watercolor techniques. Surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Shinzen Garden, participants will work with live plant specimens as their […]
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KODOMO NO HI “Children’s Day”
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesCelebrate Japanese Children’s Day at Shinzen Garden, a fun-filled event honoring the joy and growth of children through traditional arts and crafts! Families are invited to explore Japanese culture with engaging hands-on activities, including: 🎨 Origami Creations – Fold and design beautiful paper art. ☂️ Paper Parasol Painting – Decorate your own colorful parasol. (Parasols […]
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Intermediate Japanese Language Course May
Shinzen Office 323 W. Cromwell, Suite 101, Fresno, United StatesIntermediate Japanese Build upon your foundation in Japanese with this Intermediate Japanese class at Shinzen Garden! Designed for students who have completed our Introduction to Japanese course, this class will deepen your understanding of grammar, expand your vocabulary, and strengthen your conversational skills. We’ll also introduce more Kanji characters and practical expressions to help you […]
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Botanical Watercolor Class #4
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesJoin us for a serene and inspiring Botanical Watercolor Class at Shinzen Garden, led by talented artist Noelle Correia. Immerse yourself in the timeless art of botanical illustration, learning both its rich history and essential watercolor techniques. Surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Shinzen Garden, participants will work with live plant specimens as their subjects, […]
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Free Garden Tour May 10 at 11am
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesJoin us for a free docent-led tour on select weekends, providing visitors with an in-depth exploration of its serene landscapes and cultural significance. During the tour, our knowledgeable docents guide guests through the garden’s features, including the Clark Bonsai Collection, stroll gardens, traditional architecture, and tea houses, offering insights into Japanese culture and garden design. […]
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Free Garden Tour on May 10 at 1 pm
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesJoin us for a free docent-led tour on select weekends, providing visitors with an in-depth exploration of its serene landscapes and cultural significance. During the tour, our knowledgeable docents guide guests through the garden’s features, including the Clark Bonsai Collection, stroll gardens, traditional architecture, and tea houses, offering insights into Japanese culture and garden design. […]
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Seasons of Verse Poetry Series
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesFeaturing Joseph Voth, author of “Living with Noise”, Michelle Patton, who won the Ernesto Trejo Award for poetry and was a nominee for a Pushcart Prize and Kirk Stone. Seasons of Verse is a curated poetry reading series held inside the peaceful landscape of Shinzen Garden, featuring four unique events that align with the rhythm of […]
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3rd Saturday Volunteer Day – May 17
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesJoin us May 17, 2025 for a rewarding Volunteer Day at Shinzen Garden! This hands-on event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature, meet like-minded community members, and contribute to the care and maintenance of this beautiful space. Volunteers assist with tasks such as weeding, pruning, planting, and other seasonal projects that help preserve […]
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Art of Bonsai 10:30 am Workshop
Clark Bonsai Collection at Shinzen 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesDiscover the timeless beauty and tranquility of bonsai in this hands-on introductory workshop. Perfect for beginners, The Art of Bonsai will guide you through the fundamentals of selecting, styling, and caring for your own miniature tree. Learn about the history, techniques, and tools of this ancient art form, and leave with the knowledge and inspiration […]
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Writing Workshop #1 – The Garden as a Story
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesThe Garden as a Story: Writing with Nature’s Wisdom This workshop will explore storytelling techniques by drawing parallels between the elements of a Japanese garden—stones, water, trees, and pathways—and narrative structures. Attendees will create nature-inspired stories that weave together history, environment, and personal insight. Meet Our Garden Writing Coach - Jackie Heffron Williams is an […]
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Virtual Conversation with Kiku Hughes
VirtualTHIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT Take part in a free virtual conversation with Kiku Hughes, author of Displacement. Get an insight on the historical and personal impact that the WWII Japanese American incarceration camps have had, and the intergenerational issues they’ve left behind. Saturday, May 17, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm PT REGISTER HERE […]
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Matsu no Mekaki Pine Decandling Workshop
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesDiscover the traditional technique of Matsu no Mekaki (pine tree decandling) in this hands-on workshop led by Certified Aesthetic Pruner, Steve DaSilva. This workshop is designed to help you refine and shape pines for health and beauty. Decandling, or selectively removing spring candles, is a crucial practice for controlling growth, encouraging back budding, and achieving […]
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Tea Ceremony Demonstration 11 am June 8
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesExperience a Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony at Shinzen Garden Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of Shinzen Garden as we present a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony on Sunday, June 8, 2025. This unique cultural experience offers guests an opportunity to witness the graceful art of tea preparation and savor matcha in a serene setting. Join […]
$25.00 – $35.00 -
Free Garden Tour on June 14 at 10am
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesJoin us for a free docent-led tour on select weekends, providing visitors with an in-depth exploration of its serene landscapes and cultural significance. During the tour, our knowledgeable docents guide guests through the garden’s features, including the Clark Bonsai Collection, stroll gardens, traditional architecture, and tea houses, offering insights into Japanese culture and garden […]
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3rd Saturday Volunteer Day – June 21
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesJoin us June 21, 2025 for a rewarding Volunteer Day at Shinzen Garden! This hands-on event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature, meet like-minded community members, and contribute to the care and maintenance of this beautiful space. Volunteers assist with tasks such as weeding, pruning, planting, and other seasonal projects that help preserve […]
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Seasons of Stories Book Club Launch
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesSeasons of Stories is a new book club at Shinzen Garden that invites readers to gather in the natural setting of the garden to explore literature inspired by Japanese culture and explore books from Japanese American authors. We will be diving into a thoughtfully selected book each month and enjoy meaningful conversations surrounded by […]
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Seasons of Verse – Poetry at the Garden
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesSeasons of Verse is a curated poetry reading series held inside the peaceful landscape of Shinzen Garden, featuring four unique events that align with the rhythm of the seasons. The series will showcase the vibrant voices of Fresno-area poets and offer one open mic event to welcome emerging and community writers. Included with paid Garden […]
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Art in the Garden
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesExperience the beauty of art and nature intertwined at Art in the Garden, a unique strolling art show set in the serene surroundings of Shinzen Garden. Local artists will showcase their work throughout the garden, creating a peaceful and inspiring outdoor gallery for the community to explore. As you stroll through the pathways, enjoy a […]
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Whispers of the Bamboo: Reflective Writing Workshop
Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United StatesCreative Writing Workshop Whispers of the Bamboo: Reflective Writing Workshop This creative writing workshop will focus on journaling, memoir writing and mindfulness-based storytelling. Participants will engage in guided reflections and writing exercises to deepen their connection with nature and their personal experiences. $25 for members | $45 for non-members Suitable for ages 12+
$25.00 – $45.00