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  • Watercolor Trees with Marion Nishimura

    Quality of Life Classes

    You will use watercolor paint to create a fall and spring tree.  The technique used is fast, easy and fun.  You will be surprised at the outcome and every tree is unique. Watercolor Paint Set (Prang)Brush1 natural sea sponge (1 ½ x 2”)2 containers of waterWaxpaper and plastic wrapPencil or brown color pencilWooden dowel or […]

  • Moving an Edo Period House to the Huntington’s Japanese Garden

    Quality of Life Classes

    The Japanese Heritage House will be the latest addition to the iconic Japanese Garden built by Henry Huntington in 1912.  Learn about the discovery, restoration and moving of this 320-year-old Japanese house that served as a center of village life in Marugame, Japan, and how Japanese architecture influenced the mid-century Modern Home in California. Robert Hori […]

  • Kokoro no Hashi with Brandon Takahashi

    Quality of Life Classes

    Kokoro no Hashi(心の橋) is an opportunity for highschool students to show off their talent/skill sets to an older audience. With a variety of acts ranging from dance to magic as well as interviews with the performers, the program is a great way for the younger generation to connect with the older generation. Brandon Takahashi is […]