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!

  • More Things Japanese

    Heritage Museum of Asian Art 3500 South Morgan Street, #3rd Fl, Chicago, IL, United States

    More Things Japanese  Hands-On Art Workshops & Reception More Things Japanese is an encyclopedic exhibition that showcases the richness and diversity of traditional Japanese art, spanning from the 6th–7th centuries […]

  • Virtual Shodo Class for February

    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 […]

    $140.00 - $200.00
  • Valentine’s Day Nerikiri: Hearts and the Thread of Destiny

    Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Nerikiri (Japanese sweets wagashi) making workshopValentine's Day Nerikiri: Hearts and the Thread of DestinyEnroll now for our special Wagashi workshop, dedicated to the theme of Valentine's Day!This class offers a […]

    $68.00
  • Year of the Fire Horse 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).About this EventThe Year of the Fire HorseIntroduction to an appreciation of […]

    $120.00
  • Introductory Ikenobo Ikebana Workshop (In-Person)

    Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Join us for this Introductory Ikebana Workshop in the Ikenobo style of Ikebana.Workshop InformationDate: FEB 8Time: 2:30-4:30pmLocation: Japanese Culture CenterNumber of Students: 10 StudentsNumber of Classes: one workshopLength: 2 hoursCost: […]

    $80.00
  • Year of the Fire Horse 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).About this EventThe Year of the Fire HorseIntroduction to an appreciation of […]

    $120.00
  • Valentine’s Day E-tegami Workshop

    Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Come and learn the seasonal art of e-tegami! Come and learn how to carve your own e-tegami signature stamp and design a Valentine stamp e-tegami! CLASS DESCRIPTION: E-tegami translates literally […]

    $40.00
  • Suminagashi – Ink Marbling Workshop

    Heritage Museum of Asian Art 3500 South Morgan Street, #3rd Fl, Chicago, IL, United States

    Join us for a fun Valentine's themed Suminagashi - Ink Marbling Workshop at the Heritage Museum of Asian Art!Suminagashi - Ink Marbling WorkshopJoin artist Pamela Martinez for a 2 hour […]

    $65.00
  • Ikebana Ohara Ryu [2-Week Session]

    Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Join us for an in-person 2-week Ohara Ryu Ikebana Session! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Join us for an Ohara Ryu 2-week Ikebana session! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Dates: […]

    $126.00
  • Kintsugi for Beginners

    Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Join us for an in-person Kintsugi Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Kintsugi for Beginners 3:30-6:00 pm on SAT, 2/21Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese lacquer / Urushi art form in […]

    $120.00
  • Virtual Shodo Class for March

    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 […]

    $140.00 - $200.00
  • Ikebana Ohara Ryu [3-Week Session]

    Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Join us for an in-person 3-week Ohara Ryu Ikebana Session! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Join us for an Ohara Ryu 3-week Ikebana Session! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Dates: […]

    $186.00
  • Suminagashi – Ink Marbling Workshop

    Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Join us for a fun Suminagashi - Ink Marbling Workshop where you can learn the ancient Japanese art of paper marbling!Suminagashi - Ink Marbling WorkshopJoin artist Pamela Martinez for a […]

    $65.00
  • Ikebana Ohara Ryu [1 Day Workshop]

    Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Join us for an in-person an Ohara Ryu Ikebana workshop! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Join us for an Ohara Ryu Ikebana Workshop! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Sign up […]

    $75.00
  • Ikebana Ohara Ryu [1 Day Workshop]

    Heritage Museum of Asian Art 3500 South Morgan Street, #3rd Fl, Chicago, IL, United States

    Join us for an in-person an Ohara Ryu Ikebana workshop at the Heritage Museum of Asian Art! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Join us for an Ohara Ryu Ikebana Workshop […]

    $75.00
  • Kintsugi for Beginners

    Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Join us for an in-person Kintsugi Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Kintsugi for Beginners 3:30-6 pm on Friday, 3/20Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese lacquer / Urushi art form in […]

    $120.00
  • Japanese Papermaking

    2940 N Lincoln Ave unit 2 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, #unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

    Learn the art of Japanese Papermaking with Takahashi Sensei!Japanese Papermaking WorkshopAt this papermaking workshop, participants will make traditional Japanese paper, called Wash from the fibers processed by the bark of […]

    $40.00