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Fold & Sip

August 20 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Date: Tuesday, August 20

Time: 6 – 8pm

Tickets are non-refundable. All ticket sales goes to the JCC. Drink up to support Konbini & Kanpai!

Come join the Japanese Culture Center for our popular Fold and Sip event! We will be learning the traditional art of Japanese paper folding with Yamamoto-sensei while also enjoying drinks from a wonderful neighborhood liquor store.

The event will be hosted at Konbini & Kanpai located at 1433 W Belmont Ave on Thursday, August 20th at 6:00pm.

Instructor Bio

Ty Yamamoto is a Chicago-based cosplayer, photographer and Japanese teacher with a passion for the art of folding paper. Ever since childhood, Ty has loved folding all sorts of intricate paper creations. Over the past year, Ty has taught virtual origami lessons to people of all ages, bringing the traditional Japanese art form to households all over the world.

Venue

Konbini and Kanpai
1433 West Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657 United States
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Venue

Konbini and Kanpai
1433 West Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657 United States
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