Upcoming Events

The Japanese Culture Center hosts a wide variety of classes, events, and demonstrations to explore the rich cultural heritage of artists and creators worldwide. Come join us for an immersive experience right in the heart of Chicago!

Virtual October Sumi-e Classes (Sundays)

Japanese ink painting, (sumi-e) is the art of painting using brush (fude), ink (sumi) and thin absorbent “rice-paper” (washi). Sumi-e: The Water Bird Path Part 2 of the Birds and Blooms Series Step by step painting workshop series that explores the Japanese visual language of bird-and-flower painting celebrating the relationship between man and nature. The […]

Virtual October Sumi-e Classes (Tuesdays)

Japanese ink painting, (sumi-e) is the art of painting using brush (fude), ink (sumi) and thin absorbent “rice-paper” (washi). Sumi-e: The Water Bird Path Part 2 of the Birds and Blooms Series Step by step painting workshop series that explores the Japanese visual language of bird-and-flower painting celebrating the relationship between man and nature. The […]

Season’s Greetings with Sumi-e

Share the gift of your creativity this coming holiday season by crafting hand-painted “Season’s Greetings” cards. Share the gift of your creativity this coming holiday season by crafting hand-painted “Season’s Greetings” cards, featuring the striking beauty of Cardinals. Join us for a special sumi-e series of three workshops where you’ll explore the art of Chinese […]

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