Furoshiki gift wrapping workshop on December 2 at Yume Japanese Gardens
The Japanese have traditionally used squares of fabric called furoshiki to bundle clothes at public baths and carry purchases. They still use furoshiki to wrap presents and lend gifts a special flair. Just in time for the holidays, you can learn to do the same.

Join our gift-wrapping workshop on December 2, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. The class fee is $25, and does not include entry to the Gardens. (UPDATE: New  Date/Time to Dec. 8th,  3 to 4:30 p.m.)

Reservations are required by December 1. Notify us at yume.gardens@gmail.com or call (520) 303-3945 to say you’ll attend.

Annual Ikebana Festival at Yume Japanese Gardens, 2130 N. Alvernon Way, Nov. 21 to 26 (except Thanksgving Day Nov. 23):”A series of workshops in Ikebana – traditional Japanese flower arranging and techniques – extends throughout the Fall/Winter season and is complemented by an Ikebana Festival November 21-26. This bi-annual event is one of the most popular at the Gardens and will feature 50 Japanese floral arrangements from five different schools, arrayed throughout the grounds, the museum and the gallery.” Ikebana Festival: 50 floral displays by five different schools of Japanese flower arranging, arrayed throughout the grounds, museum, and art gallery. Admission of $15 for adults and $5 for children under 15 includes entrance to the entire Gardens. (The Gardens will be closed November 23, Thanksgiving Day.) or more about activities at Yume, emailyume.gardens@gmail.com, visit www.yumegardens.org, or call (520) 303-3945.

“Please join Frank and Kim for the annual pottery sale and open house. We look forward to greeting you in our home!”  Location: 2046 E. 4th St. (SW corner of Olsen  Ave. and E. 4th Street, east of Campbell Ave.)

More info: https://www.facebook.com/FrankTomizukaPottery/

Lovely pottery created by Frank Tomizuka

More info on the koi show at: http://www.sakoia.org/