Shinzen Friendship Garden

Phone 559-478-4848
Email info@shinzenjapanesegarden.org
Website http://www.shinzenjapanesegarden.org/
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  • intro to japanese language class at shinzen garden in april 2025
    Intro to Japanese Language Course Session 1

    Intro to Japanese Language Course

    Shinzen Office 323 W. Cromwell, Suite 101, Fresno, United States

    Introduction to Japanese Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Japanese language in the serene setting of Shinzen Garden! This beginner-friendly class will introduce you to essential Japanese phrases, pronunciation, and basic writing systems. Whether you're interested in travel, culture, or simply expanding your language skills, this class provides a fun and engaging way to […]

    $130.00 – $180.00
  • watercolor class at shinzen garden on april 12

    Botanical Watercolor Class #2

    Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

    Join 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, […]

    $35.00 – $55.00
  • free garden tour on april 12 at 11am at shinzen garden

    Free Garden Tour April 12 at 11 am

    Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

    Join 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. […]

    Free
  • sip and sculpt workshop at shinzen garden on april 13

    Sip & Sculpt Workshop

    Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

    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 sculpture inspired by nature and Japanese art. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this relaxing and hands-on workshop is the perfect way to […]

    $25.00 – $45.00
  • volunteer saturday april 26 at shinzen garden

    3rd Saturday Volunteer Day – April 26

    Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

    Join 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 […]

    Free
  • tea ceremony demonstration at shinzen garden on april 27 at 11 am

    Tea Ceremony Demonstration 11 am

    Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

    Experience 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 […]

    $25.00 – $35.00
  • tea ceremony demo at shinzen garden on april 27 at 1:30 pm

    Tea Ceremony Demonstration 1:30 pm

    Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

    Experience 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 […]

    $25.00 – $35.00
  • karikomi tamamono cloud pruning class at shinzen garden

    Karikomi & Tamamono: Cloud Pruning

    Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

    Cloud 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 […]

    $25.00 – $45.00
  • world bonsai day at shinzen garden on may 3, 2025

    World Bonsai Day

    Clark Bonsai Collection at Shinzen 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

    FREE 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 […]

    Free
  • water color class on may 3 2025 at shinzen garden

    Botanical Watercolor Class #3

    Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

      Join 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 […]

    $35.00 – $55.00
  • children's day at shinzen garden on may 4 2025

    KODOMO NO HI “Children’s Day”

    Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

    Celebrate 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 […]

    Free
  • intermediate japanese language class at shinzen garden in may 2025

    Intermediate Japanese Language Course May

    Shinzen Office 323 W. Cromwell, Suite 101, Fresno, United States

    Intermediate 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 […]

    $130.00 – $180.00
  • watercolor class on may 10 at shinzen garden

    Botanical Watercolor Class #4

    Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

    Join 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, […]

    $35.00 – $55.00
  • may 10 free garden tour at shinzen garden at 11 am

    Free Garden Tour May 10 at 11am

    Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

    Join 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. […]

    Free
  • may 10 free garden tour at shinzen garden at 11 am

    Free Garden Tour on May 10 at 1 pm

    Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

    Join 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. […]

    Free
  • Seasons of verse poetry series at shinzen garden on may 15 2025

    Seasons of Verse Poetry Series

    Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

    Featuring 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 […]

    Free
  • MAY 17 3RD SATURDAY VOLUNTEER DAY AT SHINZEN GARDEN

    3rd Saturday Volunteer Day – May 17

    Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

    Join 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 […]

    Free
  • art of bonsai workshop on may 17 at 10:30 am

    Art of Bonsai 10:30 am Workshop

    Clark Bonsai Collection at Shinzen 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

    Discover 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 […]

    $50.00 – $100.00
  • writing workshop the garden as a story

    Writing Workshop #1 – The Garden as a Story

    Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

    The 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 […]

    $25.00 – $45.00

  • Virtual Conversation with Kiku Hughes

    Virtual

    THIS 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 […]

  • pine tree pruning class at shinzen garden on June 7

    Matsu no Mekaki Pine Decandling Workshop

    Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

    Discover 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 […]

    $25.00 – $45.00
  • june 8 tea ceremony demonstration at 11 am at shinzen garden

    Tea Ceremony Demonstration 11 am June 8

    Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

    Experience 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 States

      Join 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 […]

    Free
  • JUNE 21 VOLUNTEER SATURDAY AT SHINZEN GARDEN INSIDE WOODWARD PARK

    3rd Saturday Volunteer Day – June 21

    Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

    Join 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 […]

    Free
  • Seasons of Stories Book Club Launch

    Seasons of Stories Book Club Launch

    Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

      Seasons 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 […]

    Free