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!
Join us for an in-person Kintsugi Course at the Heritage Museum of Asian Art! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Kintsugi for Beginners 2 - 4 pm on Saturday, 8/16***At the Heritage Museum of Asian Art***Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art form in which gold is used to repair broken ceramics. The practice of Kintsugi highlights […]
Come and learn the seasonal art of e-tegami!CLASS DESCRIPTION:E-tegami means picture letter (e=picture, tegami= letter) and is a kind of Japanese mail art. At its simplest, you will make an ink drawing of a seasonal object onto a watercolor postcard. At its most complex, this activity allows us to slow down and mindfully contemplate our […]
Come and learn the seasonal art of e-tegami at Gaijin!CLASS DESCRIPTION:E-tegami, meaning "picture letter" (e=picture, tegami=letter), is a form of Japanese mail art. At its simplest, you'll create an ink drawing of a seasonal object on a watercolor postcard. At its most complex, this activity allows us to slow down and mindfully contemplate our relationships […]
Join us for an in-person an Ohara Ryu Ikebana class! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Join us for an in-person 2 Week Ohara Ryu Ikebana class! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Sign up for an immersive experience for Ikebana enthusiasts of all levels. Whether you're a beginner eager to discover the art of Japanese flower […]
Join us for a Japanese flower arrangement exhibition by Ikenobo Ikebana -Chicago ChapterJoin us for the Ikenobo Ikebana - Chicago Chapter's 61st Anniversary Exhibition!You're invited to the beautiful Chicago Botanic Garden on August 23 & 24, 2025, to experience the ancient art of Japanese flower arranging. Immerse yourself in the beauty and tranquility of Ikebana […]
Get Tickets Here Join us for the Ikenobo Ikebana - Chicago Chapter's 61st Anniversary Exhibition! You're invited to the beautiful Chicago Botanic Garden on August 23 & 24, 2025, at 10AM to 4PM each day to experience the ancient art of Japanese flower arranging. Immerse yourself in the beauty and tranquility of Ikebana with stunning […]
Join us for an in-person Mt. Fuji-themed woodblock Printing Course! No experience is necessary. All levels are welcome.Description: This introductory workshop introduces students to the processes of Japanese block printmaking focusing on inking and printing. In this one-time workshop, students will experience basic carvings and print the one-block printmaking process with a Mt. Fuji-theme design […]
Join us for a Japanese flower arrangement exhibition by Ikenobo Ikebana -Chicago ChapterJoin us for the Ikenobo Ikebana - Chicago Chapter's 61st Anniversary Exhibition!You're invited to the beautiful Chicago Botanic Garden on August 23 & 24, 2025, to experience the ancient art of Japanese flower arranging. Immerse yourself in the beauty and tranquility of Ikebana […]
Join this one-hour virtual Reiki practice for self-care to relax, refresh, and find balance!**$20 per person**ABOUT THE SELF-CARE PRACTICEThis one-hour online Reiki self-care practice in the traditional Japanese style of Reiki offers participants the opportunity to take a pause during the day to relax, refresh, and come back to their original state of balance. This […]
A virtual Shodo (Japanese Calligraphy) program with instruction from Hekiun Oda Sensei.The Japanese Culture Center is excited to hold a 書道 - Shodo / Japanese Calligraphy program with Chicago's own Shodo master, Hekiun Oda!In the Shodo program you learn the art of Japanese calligraphy from Hekiun Oda-sensei, a calligraphy master from the Japanese Calligraphy Association […]