Anderson Japanese Gardens’ Monthly Lecture series for September offers a presentation by John Powell, of Weatherford, TX, about the aesthetics of Kirei Sabi; their place in time, effect on culture and Japanese gardens both then and now. Powell provides Japanese-style garden design, construction, and maintenance. After visiting Japan in 1993, he launched an intensive study of Japanese garden history, design, construction, and maintenance. In 1997, he attended the first intensive seminar at the Research Center for Japanese Garden Art and Historical Heritage in Kyoto, Japan, followed by internships with Suzuki Zoen in Niigata, Japan, and the Adachi Museum of Art in Yasugi Japan. He serves as the lead garden consultant for several Japanese gardens throughout the United States, instructing and training staff and volunteers on caring for high-quality Japanese Gardens.

Location: Anderson Japanese Gardens

318 Spring Creek Road, Rockford, Illinois

Time: 7:00 pm

Cost: Members free; nonmembers $5 (pre-registration required)

Link: https://andersongardens.org/cultural-educational/monthly-lecture-series/