Japanese Garden Principles & Design Techniques

NAJGANorth American Japanese Garden AssociationRegional Workshop at Memphis Botanic GardenJapanese Garden Principles& Design TechniquesMay 2-4, 2013Featuring Workshops On~Japanese Garden DesignThe Art of Stone SettingPruning the Japanese Black PineLed by~Dr. David Slawson, Landscape Garden Artist, Lecturer, and Author ofSecret Teachings in the Art of Japanese Gardens: Design Principles, Aesthetic ValuesJohn Powell, Garden Builder and Pruning SpecialistProviding hands-on training from studies at the Kyoto College of Art & Design,Suzuki Zoen in Niigata, and the Adachi Museum of Art, JapanIncludes~Sponsored by~Screening & Discussion of the new film:Evoking Native Landscape Using Japanese Garden PrinciplesSpecial Evening Program at Seijaku-En Japanese GardenA Behind-the-Scenes Visit to Brussel’s BonsaiIkebana International,Memphis Bamboo ChapterInformation online at www.najga.orgTo register by phone, call Mary Helen Butler, Memphis Botanic Garden (901) 636-4116

Thursday, May 29am-3pmScheduleWorkshop #1: Japanese Garden Design Principles and Design Charette**cha·rette, noun - an intensive effort toward a project, especially a design project“In planning a Japanese garden, the landscape artist employs aesthetic as well aspsychological principles in achieving the final effects. This requires not only a profoundunderstanding of natures’ forms, but also of how men respond to them physiologically,intellectually, and emotionally” (David Engel, Japanese Gardens for Today, 1959)The principles of Japanese garden design will be explored against the backdrop of Seijaku-En, theJapanese Garden of Tranquility at the Memphis Botanic Garden. Leading the interactive discussion will beDr. David Slawson, landscape artist, consultant and author of Secret Teachings in the Art of JapaneseGardens: Design Principles, Aesthetic Values (Kodansha, 1987). Workshop attendees will engage in adesign ‘charette*’ and apply Japanese design principles to an actual case study. Box lunch included.6:30-8pm Evening Program hosted by NAJGA:Evoking Native Landscape Using Japanese Garden PrinciplesGarden Designer and Author Dr. David Slawson will facilitate a viewing and discussion of his latest work.The film takes viewers on an experiential journey through three key areas of this universal landscape artform developed over centuries in Japan.Friday, May 39am-noon Workshop #2: Stone Setting Principles for Japanese GardensStones provide the framework of a Japanese garden, its backbone. The art of stone composition is toachieve a balanced and pleasing contrast of vertical and horizontal masses. Stones must be thoroughlyunderstood with great care exercised during selection, in transporting and in the placement of each. Canstone also convey a feeling? Does it suggest tranquility or power? When arranged correctly, theircharacteristics are fully revealed. It is an important feature and perhaps the most difficult to master.Stones for workshop use provided by:NoonLunch (included)1-4pmWorkshop #3: Pruning the Japanese Black PineThe Pine has always held the principal position among Japanese garden trees. The Japanese Black Pine,with its fissured bark, strong stiff needles and angular form expresses the virtues of strength andendurance. The shape of the tree is governed by the way new sprouts are trimmed and the encouragementor restraint of young branches to grow in certain directions. Proper pruning will bring balance withthe garden. Pruning specialist John Powell leads a hands-on workshop demonstrating pruning techniqueson the collection of Japanese Black Pines inside Seijaku-En.6:00-8pm Evening Program hosted by Memphis Botanic Garden:An Early Summer Evening in Seijaku-EnA Candlelight Tour showcasing the folklore and symbolism behind many of the features of the JapaneseGarden will be followed by a unique dinner in the Moongazing Pavilion. Presentations by members ofIkebana and Memphis Bonsai Society will focus on creatively utilizingthese traditional art forms in the outdoor landscape.Saturday, May 49am - 1:pmSite Visit to Brussel’s BonsaiParticipants will meet at MBG for carpooling to Brussel’s Bonsai in OliveBranch for a guided tour of this state-of-the-art facility that offers thelargest selection of indoor and outdoor bonsai trees, tools, and pottery inthe United States. Demonstration and lunch included.

Featured SpeakersDr. David Slawson is a highly regarded landscape gardenartist, writer, and lecturer with over thirty year's experience. Heapprenticed in Kyoto in 1971-72 under Kinsaku Nakane, one of Japan’sforemost 20 th century garden artists. After several years in practice, hereturned to Japan on a Fulbright doctoral fellowship to study traditionalgardens and to translate the 15 th -century garden manual, Illustrationsfor Designing Mountain, Water, and Hillside Field Landscapes (Senzuinarabini yagyo zu). The translation is amplified in his book, SecretTeachings in the Art of Japanese Gardens: Design Principles, AestheticValues (Kodansha, 1987), highly regarded as a classic in the field.Throughout his career, David Slawson's work has evolved toward his ideal of creating gardensinspired by the beauty of regional landscape. His work continues to be responsive to theunique attributes of the context, including the site, the client’s nature, and locally availablematerials.John Powell is a garden builder and pruning specialist from Weatherford, Texas. He isa 1983 graduate of West Virginia University with a degree in Forestry.He currently is the co-owner of Weatherford Gardens Nurseryand Landscaping. After a first visit to Japan in 1993, Mr. Powelllaunched an intensive study of Japanese garden design, constructionand maintenance. In 1997 he attended the first Japanese GardenSeminar conducted by the Kyoto College of Art & Design. This wasfollowed by internships with Suzuki Zoen in Niigata, and most recentlyat the Adachi Museum of Art (currently Japan's top-ranked garden) inShimane Prefecture.Host OrganizationsMemphis Botanic Garden is celebrating our 60th year as a public garden. The96-acre property includes 28 specialty gardens, which provide an in-depth look into variousfamilies of plants, flowers, and trees. The renowned Seijaku-en, the Japanese Garden ofTranquility, is a popular attraction, with its recognizable red drum bridge and unique designfeatures. It was designed in 1965 and renovated in 1989 by Ritchie Smith & Associatesunder the design direction of Dr. Koichi Kawana. Other signature gardens include an HerbGarden featuring 500 species, the Sensory Garden, a new Nature Photography Garden and a2 1/2-acre family garden, My Big Backyard.North American Japanese Garden Association (NAJGA)was formed with the purpose of promoting and ensuring the sustainability of Japanesegardens throughout North America for generations to come. NAJGA offers programs andservices focusing on the Horticulture, Human Culture and Business Culture within the diverseand growing field of Japanese gardens in Canada and the US through 1) Information sharingand networking opportunities, 2) Professional training and development, 3) Public education,conferences and symposia, 4) Research and scholarly activity, and 5) Advocacy and publicrelations. NAJGA Membership is open to everyone.

RegistrationPlease return this form with your payment to:Memphis Botanic Garden 750 Cherry Road Memphis, TN 38117_____ $155 NAJGA Workshop Registration _____ $115 for MBG, Ikebana, or NAJGA members3-day event registration fee includes all programs and lunches and one ticket to the Friday Evening Seijaku-en Party._____ $75 ($65 members) Thursday or Friday daytime workshops/lunch only_____ $20 each additional ticket to Friday Evening Seijaku-en PartyEnclosed is my payment:$_____ Check payable to Memphis Botanic Garden-or-$_____ MC/Visa # ____________________________________________________ Exp. __________CVV code from back of card: _____ Signature _____________________Name: ____________________________________________________Organization (if applicable): ___________________________________Address: __________________________________________________City: ____________________________ ST: ______ Zip: ___________Phone: __________________ Email: ____________________________________________________May we send you updates on Garden events & programs? □ Yes □ NoWould you like to request a vegetarian lunch? □ Yes □ NoFor more information, call 901-636-4116 or email maryhelen.butler@memphisbotanicgarden.com750 Cherry RoadMemphis, TN 38117Partnering withHyatt Place MemphisPrimacy ParkwayOur sponsoring hotel is offering discounted room rates for attendees.For info or to book a room, please call (901) 214-9994.