Kids can get started August 1 with a Youth Origami Workshop, running from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for $20. Origami, the centuries-old Japanese art of paper folding, will have young participants creating their own original pieces under guidance from museum instructors. It is a quick, affordable entry point for families looking to introduce children to Japanese art traditions.
For adults ready for a bigger commitment, Morikami is hosting a two-day Kurinuki Ceramic Workshop on August 8 and 22, priced at $150. Kurinuki is a traditional hand-building technique that starts with a solid block of clay and involves hollowing it out to form a vessel. Participants will spend day one from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and day two from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. learning the technique while crafting a chawan, a Japanese tea bowl, from start to finish…