Greeting Card Crafts at Hanami Line

Join us to craft under the cherry trees with the Paper Garden Boutique! We will each make a set of 6 greeting cards, which we'll adorn with paper cherry blossoms and other Japanese-inspired art paper. The finished cards would make a great gift for Mother's Day, or for a spring birthday card.

This class will be held outdoors among the cherry trees at the Hanami line at Robert T Matsui Waterfront Park.

Register now! The week before this event, we will send a logistics and directions email with detailed information about how to get to the site. You will receive this email ONLY if you are signed-up for this planting.

In this chance of inclement weather resulting in postponement, this event will be rescheduled to May 31. Registered attendees will receive communication if needed.

Anyone! This event is open to the general public, you do not need any prior experience to join us, and on-site training will be provided. Families with children are welcome. Anyone participating in card crafting must be a paid registrant.

Register in advance: Space is limited. If your plans change prior to the event, please update your registration status so we are sure to have the necessary number of volunteers.

Youth attendees: Attendees should be 12 years of age or older. Attendees under 18 years of age must have their parent or legal guardian sign their consent form during registration. Attendees under 16 years of age must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.

COVID safety: Although we encourage attendees to be fully vaccinated, all attendees can choose to wear facial coverings at their own discretion. Anyone who has tested positive for COVID should not attend, unless more than 5 days have passed and they are asymptomatic and have tested negative on day 6 or later - please provide advance notice of cancellation when possible.

Clothes and shoes: Dress comfortably and appropriately for the weather. This event will take place entirely outdoors with limited shade.

Arrival: Arrive on time. Check-in begins at 5:30 PM.

Food and drink: Attendees will be responsible for bringing their own water and/or food.

Skills: No specific skills or tools required.

Public Transportation: SacRT bus routes 30 and 38 stop at the Sacramento Transit Center, less than 1 mile from the event site.

Parking: There is limited, timed parking at Robert T. Matsui Park. Additional paid parking spots are available at the MoSaC parking lot.

Throughout the world, people gather each spring under blossoming cherry trees to celebrate the beautiful transience of nature and life. In Japan, this activity is called hanami and draws thousands of families to picnic, play and relax in its parks. Sacramento's Hanami Line is designed for this wonderful tradition along with many year-round uses ranging from meditation and yoga to lively food, art and music festivals.

Located on the Sacramento riverfront at Robert T. Matsui Park, the Hanami Line cherry blossom park provides a welcoming space to gather, relax and play while celebrating the rich cultural contributions Japanese Americans have made to our region.

Support for this event is provided by Paper Garden Boutique.

If you have questions about this initiative or would like to get more deeply involved, please contact Pamela Sanchez, Community Education Manager, at [email protected] or (916) 974-4311.

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Reach out to [email protected] with any questions about registering for this event or volunteering with SacTree.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Robert T. Matsui Waterfront Park, 450 Jibboom Street, Sacramento, United States