July: A Celebration of Traditional Japanese Arts
Join us at Anderson Japanese Gardens the month of July to celebrate Japanese Arts and Culture. Each week will have different activities and programs which families can participate. Advanced registration is required for workshops and classes. Garden admission is included with registration fees.
All Month at Anderson Japanese Gardens
1,000 Origami Cranes The Crane represents good fortune & longevity and is also a symbol of hope & healing. One Japanese legend states that if one folds 1,000 origami cranes and hangs them, your wish will come true.
For the month of July, we are asking guests to make an origami crane at home and bring it to display on our crane display in the Gardens. Our goal is to have 1,000 cranes displayed by the end of July.
If you bring a crane Monday-Thursday, guests will receive $1 off admission and a clip to hang the crane in the Gardens. (one discount per person and not valid on weekends.)
Click HERE for an origami crane How-To video.
Matsuri in Japan
Each week online and in person, learn about a different Matsuri (festival) in Japan.
Follow Anderson Japanese Gardens social media to learn more about Matsuri’s that are celebrated throughout Japan.
Full schedule by week:
Schedule subject to change or modify
July 5 – July 11
1,000 Origami Cranes
- Monday – Thursday
- Free to participate
- No registration required
- Bring in a crane to hang and receive reduced admission
- Hang your crane on display in the Gardens
Tanabata
- Monday – Thursday | 10AM-3PM write a wish and hang it at the Gardens to hope your wish comes true.
- No registration required
- Activity included in the cost of admission
- Learn more about Tanabata HERE
Sound & Gong Baths
- Thurs, July 8
- Sound Bath | 2PM | Pavilion
- Click HERE for more information or to register
- Advanced registration required
Tea Ceremonies
- Sat, July 10 & Sun, July 11
- Guest House | Tea House | Gazebo
- Click HERE for more information and to register
- Advanced registration required
July 12 – July 18
1,000 Origami Cranes
- Monday – Thursday
- Free to participate
- No registration required
- Bring in a crane to hang and receive reduced admission
- Hang your crane on display in the Gardens
Year of the Ox
- 2021 is the Year of the Ox in the Zodiac used in Japan
- Monday-Thursday | 10AM-3PM
- Make your own Ox puppet in the Gardens.
- No registration required
- Activity included in the cost of admission
- Learn more about the Zodiac HERE
Haiku Painting Class
- Thursday, July 15
- Join Karla Lombardo with ArtbyKarla and create a guided painting and haiku.
- Click HERE for more information or to register
Calligraphy Workshop
- Saturday, July 17 | 1PM-2:30PM | Gallery
- Led by Instructor/Artist: Satomi Kamei
- Click HERE for more information or to register
July 19 – 25
1,000 Origami Cranes
- Monday – Thursday
- Free to participate
- No registration required
- Bring in a crane to hang and receive reduced admission
- Hang your crane on display in the Gardens
Paper Fans
- Monday-Thursday | 10AM-3PM
- Make your own Paper Fan in the Gardens.
- No registration required
- Activity included in the cost of admission
Bonsai Display
- Thurs, July 22 & Fri, July 23: Bonsai display by Rock River Bonsai Society | Pavilion | 11AM-4PM
- Saturday, July 24 : Presentation on Bonsai | Pavilion | 11AM
- Presentation included in cost of admission
Tea Ceremonies
- Sat, July 24 & Sun, July 25
- Guest House | Tea House | Gazebo
- Click HERE for more information and to register
- Advanced registration required
Awa Odori Dance
- Sunday, July 25
- Dance Demonstrations | 11AM | 1PM | Pavilion Lawn
- No Registration Required
- Performance included in the cost of admission
July 26 – 31
1,000 Origami Cranes
- Monday – Thursday
- Free to participate
- No registration required
- Bring in a crane to hang and receive reduced admission
- Hang your crane on display in the Gardens
Paper Lantern
- Monday-Thursday | 10AM-3PM
- Make your own Paper Lantern in the Gardens.
- No registration required
- Activity included in the cost of admission
Members Only Lantern Event
- Friday, July 30 (rain date Saturday, July 31)
- New Member Event including: Ho Etsu Taiko performance & Floating Lanterns on the Pond
- This event will be a private Members Only Event that will require advanced registration
- More information and registration information will be emailed to Members
Facebook LIVE Ho Estu Taiko Performance
- Friday, July 30 (rain date Saturday, July 31)
- Tune into Facebook Live to watch a Ho Etsu Taiko performance at Anderson Japanese Gardens
- Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more information on this performance