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Cultural Demonstration: Bonsai Pots by Nao Tokutake

Botanical Exhibitions, Demonstrations & Performances

When
April 26, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where
Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center
Event Audience
Public and All Members
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Event Information

As part of our Bonsai Society of Portland Exhibition, join Portland Japanese Garden for a special bonsai pot demonstration by potter Nao Tokutake at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center.

Bonsai, literal translation tree-in-a-tray, is the art and science of miniature trees.

Portland Japanese Garden usually focuses on the tree, not the container, when we showcase bonsai. However, a tree or shrub doesn’t become a bonsai until it is combined with the right container in which to live and grow.

Tokutate’s demonstration will focus on the creation of the tray, or pots, used in bonsai. At last year’s Bonsai Society of Portland Show, guests watched Nao create  a pot over the course of three hours.

Thank You to Our Event Sponors

Portland Japanese Garden would like to thank James F. and Marion L. The Miller Foundation, Oregon Arts Commission. and Toshiba International Foundation for their support of arts and culture programming.