{"id":719,"date":"2017-03-15T14:27:43","date_gmt":"2017-03-15T21:27:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/?page_id=719"},"modified":"2026-03-11T11:01:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T18:01:55","slug":"waza-kokoro-seminar","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/japan-institute\/thecenter\/waza-kokoro-seminar\/","title":{"rendered":"Waza to Kokoro Seminar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\" style=\"grid-template-columns:45% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-opt-id=1140729728  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:525\/q:mauto\/rt:fill\/g:ce\/f:best\/id:816553252ec65bacef384f7296c43b89\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2023_07_13_WazatoKokoroAtSmithRock_PhotoByJonathanLey-12.jpg\" alt=\"A person practicing placing stones down for a pathway while a teacher supervises.\" class=\"wp-image-44338 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"experience\">Flagship Training Program for Professionals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Waza to Kokoro: Hands and Heart<\/em> is the <a href=\"https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/thecenter\/\">Japanese Garden Training Center<\/a>\u2019s flagship program. This program helps Japanese gardens outside of Japan find authentic, locally-appropriate solutions in design, construction, maintenance, and preservation. It is designed for professionals working in Japanese gardens, but is also open to landscape design and construction professionals as well as students of landscape-related disciplines. We are a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/laces.asla.org\/\">Landscape Architecture Continuing&nbsp;Education System<\/a> accredited provider.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Philosophy of <em>Waza to Kokoro<\/em>: The unity of techniques and spirit essential to understanding the art of the Japanese garden.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>History: The styles and techniques of the Japanese garden through the centuries and its relation to society, culture, religion and architecture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Culture and connection to nature: Practicing tea ceremony while learning to integrate the aesthetics, philosophy, and way of tea into one\u2019s own approach to the garden arts. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-gKLj8x_jKk&amp;list=PLAhIwNgUL799Qg9Wl9o-JoUrPVfIGHTb-\">Watch this video on the study of tea to learn more<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Japanese aesthetics: The Japanese idea of beauty and how it is represented across art forms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drawing and design: Learning to observe patterns, forms, and elements in the garden and nature and making accurate visual representations of original ideas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garden components and composition: Principles of placement, size, style and proportion for built and natural elements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garden materials: Understanding the origins and proper utilization in the garden of stone, plants, bamboo and wood.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plant management: Building a practical understanding of everyday practices in soil sciences, pruning, pest control and other areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hands-on stone workshop: Learning, through careful observation and hands-on participation, the process of site preparation, materials selection and preparation, design, and construction of the stone elements of a tea garden.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical application: Synthesizing lessons learned into a sketchbook with drawings and notes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 40%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"culture\">2026 Seminar: June 19-25<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/events\/waza-to-kokoro-seminar-2026\/\">2026 Semina<\/a>r is designed for beginner-level learners and centers on the traditional, hands-on practice of stonework in the tea garden. Instruction is grounded in the <a href=\"https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2017\/04\/28\/connecting-garden-tea\/\">culture of the Way of Tea<\/a>, offering an immersive experience that explores not only technical skills but also the cultural foundation of Japanese garden design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to stonework, participants will receive both practical and theoretical instruction in garden design, pruning, bamboo fence construction, aesthetics, history, and traditional tool use. These skills are taught within a broader cultural framework to cultivate an understanding of balance, composition, and beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Seminar will be held at Portland Japanese Garden and select offsite venues, providing opportunities to study and learn from authentic techniques and design in context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In keeping with our philosophy of integrating Western and Eastern teaching approaches, all instruction will be conducted in English. The program will be led by <a href=\"https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/hugo-torii\/\">Garden Curator and Director of Japanese Garden Training Center, Hugo Torii<\/a>, with guest instructors joining from Japan.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-opt-id=2116570588  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:525\/h:788\/q:mauto\/f:best\/id:d95387a7543392bac5e08aee9de01729\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2025_09_10_WazatoKokoro_PhotobyPJG-35.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50315 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">True to its philosophy of combining the western teaching and eastern teaching, everything will be taught in English while providing a very profound experience through the art of tea. This year, our <a href=\"https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/hugo-torii\/\">Garden Curator and Director of Japanese Garden Training Center, Hugo Torii<\/a>, will lead the seminar and we will also have a guest instructor from Japan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seminar Core Focus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The seminar\u2019s core focus is on stonework in the Japanese tea garden, taught by visiting Japanese instructors and Portland Japanese Garden staff. A traditionally-grounded, hands-on learning process is supplemented with preparatory cultural instruction and theoretical knowledge, with content including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 36%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>History and aesthetics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instruction in tea ceremony<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Japanese garden design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstration and practice with traditional Japanese tools and bamboo fence construction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preparatory lectures for a hands-on workshop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hands-on workshop for designing, material selection, and building the stone elements of a tea garden<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pruning master class<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food culture discussions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garden clinic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-opt-id=1965764201  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:657\/q:mauto\/f:best\/id:b2bf8d3b5ef295740ecff51e7d0dc5bd\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/Waza-to-Kokoro-Smith-Rock-083017-image-013.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20657%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22657%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22657%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50321 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Admission<\/strong>: The seminar is designed for professionals working in Japanese gardens, but admission is also open to landscape design and construction professionals as well as students of landscape-related disciplines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This seminar costs <\/strong>$3,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/events\/waza-to-kokoro-seminar-2026\/\" class=\"block button   button-cta\">Apply for Waza to Kokoro 2026<\/a>\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information About the Seminar &amp; Application Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-grid\">\n\n    \n      <div class=\"accordion-row\">\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-title\">\n\n          \n          \n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-open\">\n\n          <h3><strong>What is the seminar?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-hidden\">\n\n          <p><em>Waza to Kokoro: <\/em>Hands and Heart is a professional training seminar program in the art and technique of the Japanese garden, and the flagship program of Portland Japanese Garden\u2019s Japanese Garden Training Center.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-toggle accordion-row-1\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span>\n          <span class=\"toggle\">\n\n            <span class=\"toggle-word\" data-hide=\"Hide\" data-view=\"View\">View<\/span> More\n          <\/span>\n\n        <\/a>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    \n      <div class=\"accordion-row\">\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-title\">\n\n          <h1 class=\"accordion-row-title\"> <\/h1>\n          \n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-open\">\n\n          <h3><strong>What can be learned in the seminar, and how is it unique?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-hidden\">\n\n          <p>The seminar combines hands-on skills training and theoretical learning in Japanese garden design, construction and maintenance. Its core subject is stonework taught in the traditional hands-on method, presented in the context of the culture of the way of tea, for an immersive learning experience, with several additional subjects including bamboo fence construction and pruning. <em>Waza to Kokoro<\/em> is designed for garden practitioners seeking authentic and locally-adapted design, maintenance, and construction solutions for Japanese gardens outside of Japan &#8212; as well as for landscape design and construction professionals who wish to create Japanese-style gardens for their clientele. It:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>teaches traditional skills in a combination of western and eastern learning methods<\/li>\n<li>imparts the essence of the garden through connecting it to related art forms and philosophies<\/li>\n<li>encourages individually-tailored study as well as group learning<\/li>\n<li>demonstrates practical applications of theoretical principles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-toggle accordion-row-2\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span>\n          <span class=\"toggle\">\n\n            <span class=\"toggle-word\" data-hide=\"Hide\" data-view=\"View\">View<\/span> More\n          <\/span>\n\n        <\/a>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    \n      <div class=\"accordion-row\">\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-title\">\n\n          \n          \n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-open\">\n\n          <h3><strong>What are this year&#8217;s seminar schedules and application deadlines?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-hidden\">\n\n          <p>This year&#8217;s seminar takes place from Friday, June 19 to Thursday, June 25. Applications open on March 1 and acceptance notices will be sent by the end of April.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-toggle accordion-row-3\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span>\n          <span class=\"toggle\">\n\n            <span class=\"toggle-word\" data-hide=\"Hide\" data-view=\"View\">View<\/span>\n          <\/span>\n\n        <\/a>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    \n      <div class=\"accordion-row\">\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-title\">\n\n          <h1 class=\"accordion-row-title\"> <\/h1>\n          \n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-open\">\n\n          <h3><strong>How can taking the seminar benefit me professionally?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-hidden\">\n\n          <p><em>Waza to Kokoro<\/em>\u2019s learning activities reflect the traditional training of a Japanese garden craftsman, approaching designing, building and stewarding a garden as a single craft. Completion of <em>Waza to Kokoro<\/em> is recognized by professional organizations such as the American Society of Landscape Architects and the Oregon Landscape Contractors Association as eligible for professional development credits. The instructor-student radio of the program enables a high level of individual attention that allows for extensive professional development. \u00a0Learners in the course are further eligible to submit a proposal to complete a work\/study project at the Garden, and the program can also serve as a foundation for further study in Japan.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-toggle accordion-row-4\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span>\n          <span class=\"toggle\">\n\n            <span class=\"toggle-word\" data-hide=\"Hide\" data-view=\"View\">View<\/span> More\n          <\/span>\n\n        <\/a>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    \n      <div class=\"accordion-row\">\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-title\">\n\n          <h1 class=\"accordion-row-title\"> <\/h1>\n          \n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-open\">\n\n          <h3><strong>How is Waza to Kokoro structured?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-hidden\">\n\n          <p>The seminar represents approximately 80 hours of theoretical and applied instruction, including an online pre-seminar guided independent study module. The independent study module helps prepare learners coming from different professional areas. Readings and instructional videos include topics on stone selection and composition, aesthetics, drawing, garden history, Japanese religions, and the Way of Tea.<\/p>\n<p>In 2026, the seminar will be geared toward beginner-level learners.<\/p>\n<p>Please take a moment to review our <a href=\"https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/waza-to-kokoro-terms-and-conditions\/\"><u>Terms and Conditions<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-toggle accordion-row-5\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span>\n          <span class=\"toggle\">\n\n            <span class=\"toggle-word\" data-hide=\"Hide\" data-view=\"View\">View<\/span> More\n          <\/span>\n\n        <\/a>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    \n      <div class=\"accordion-row\">\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-title\">\n\n          <h1 class=\"accordion-row-title\"> <\/h1>\n          \n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-open\">\n\n          <h3><strong>Where is the seminar taught, and who teaches it?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-hidden\">\n\n          <p>The facilities of Portland Japanese Garden, including the garden spaces themselves and the Kengo Kuma-designed learning spaces and library, combine for an educational experience of technical excellence and sublime beauty. Off-site facilities include a stone yard and one of the largest nurseries in the Pacific Northwest.<\/p>\n<p>The seminar\u2019s faculty pool comes from an international community of practitioners, designers and academics. These include leading Japanese garden artisans descended from families who have gardened for centuries, as well as designers and academics from top universities, noted authors, and practitioners of related art forms. <a href=\"https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/events\/waza-to-kokoro-seminar-2026\/\">See here for this year&#8217;s instructors.<\/a><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-toggle accordion-row-6\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span>\n          <span class=\"toggle\">\n\n            <span class=\"toggle-word\" data-hide=\"Hide\" data-view=\"View\">View<\/span> More\n          <\/span>\n\n        <\/a>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    \n      <div class=\"accordion-row\">\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-title\">\n\n          <h1 class=\"accordion-row-title\"> <\/h1>\n          \n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-open\">\n\n          <h3><strong>How are students assessed?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-hidden\">\n\n          <p>Testing of knowledge and competences takes place throughout the seminar. As learners progress through the program, they are expected to demonstrate increased precision, aesthetic sensitivity, independence, and speed in technical skills. The seminar\u2019s emphasis on history, culture and aesthetics means learners are expected to demonstrate an increasingly complex level of knowledge and a nuanced, sophisticated understanding of the garden and its related arts.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-toggle accordion-row-7\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span>\n          <span class=\"toggle\">\n\n            <span class=\"toggle-word\" data-hide=\"Hide\" data-view=\"View\">View<\/span> More\n          <\/span>\n\n        <\/a>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    \n      <div class=\"accordion-row\">\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-title\">\n\n          <h1 class=\"accordion-row-title\">  <\/h1>\n          \n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-open\">\n\n          <h3>How much is tuition?<\/h3>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-hidden\">\n\n          <p>Tuition for this year\u2019s seminar is $3,000.00. Tuition includes Garden admission, access to training venues, some meals, all learning materials, use of tools, and transportation to offsite locations, but does not include accommodation or travel costs.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-toggle accordion-row-8\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span>\n          <span class=\"toggle\">\n\n            <span class=\"toggle-word\" data-hide=\"Hide\" data-view=\"View\">View<\/span> More\n          <\/span>\n\n        <\/a>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    \n      <div class=\"accordion-row\">\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-title\">\n\n          <h1 class=\"accordion-row-title\"> <\/h1>\n          \n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-open\">\n\n          <h3>How can I apply?<\/h3>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-hidden\">\n\n          <p>Applications are accepted through our 2026 Waza to Kokoro Seminar Application Form, which will be available in March.<\/p>\n<p>It includes,<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Portfolio of drawings and photographs of realized works<br \/>\n\u2013 Knowledge of and experience with Japanese gardens<br \/>\n\u2013 Proficiency in drawing, traditional tool use, hands-on stonework, and other skills<\/p>\n<p>If you have any difficulty with the platform, or have any other questions about the seminar, please contact our staff at trainingcenter@japanesegarden.org.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-toggle accordion-row-9\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span>\n          <span class=\"toggle\">\n\n            <span class=\"toggle-word\" data-hide=\"Hide\" data-view=\"View\">View<\/span>\n          <\/span>\n\n        <\/a>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    \n  <\/div>\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 29%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The Training Center is an approved LA CES&nbsp; (Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System) provider. Our courses are also eligible for continuing education credit by the Association of Professional Landscape Designers and the Oregon Landscape Contractors Association.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-opt-id=860708285  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/id:af6224cfa5f16b7e20743b8b72b7eaa6\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/LACES-Horizontal-Black.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"145\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17837 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Please contact us at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:trainingcenter@japanesegarden.org\">trainingcenter@japanesegarden.org<\/a><\/em> <em>for questions or more information. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.japanesegarden.com\/2018\/11\/26\/new-knowledge-takes-root-waza-to-kokoro-participants-share-what-theyve-learned\/\">See what past participants have said about the seminar<\/a> and more related article from <a href=\"https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2023\/09\/28\/waza-intermediate-2023\/\">2023<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/2025\/10\/11\/waza-to-kokoro-2025\/\">2025<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Flagship Training Program for Professionals Waza to Kokoro: Hands and Heart is the Japanese Garden Training Center\u2019s flagship program. 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