The Art of Karesansui: Design Your Japanese Rock Garden 枯山水

The Art of Karesansui: Design Your Japanese Rock Garden 枯山水 is a hands-on miniature Japanese Rock Garden workshop taking place on October 4, 2026, at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre in Burnaby, BC.

What to Expect

• Master Guidance: Discover the design principles, aesthetics, and symbolic stone arrangements behind traditional dry landscape gardens.
• Ripple Pattern Artistry: Learn the technique of raking Samon (砂紋)—the symbolic water ripple patterns in the sand—and practice creating your own designs.
• Hands-On Creation: Assemble, arrange, and take home your personalized mini garden.
• Everything Included: Registration includes all necessary materials, such as a plastic container, sand, stones, and a 4-piece rake set, allowing you to take home your completed garden and remaining materials.
• Bring Zen Home: Your mini garden serves as a keepsake and a source of peaceful moments, suitable for your desk or favorite corner.

Who Should Attend

This workshop is ideal for anyone interested in Japanese culture, gardening, seeking inner calm, or desiring to learn the art of Karesansui and create their own miniature Japanese rock garden under expert guidance.

Practical Information

The workshop duration is 1 hour 30 minutes. Refunds are available up to 7 days before the event.