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!

  • Next Steps in Kintsugi: Repairing Personal Ceramics

    Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

    Continue your Kintsugi journey in this hands-on, intermediate-level workshop designed for those who have completed "Kintsugi for Beginners."In this 3-hour session, students will deepen their experience with the modern Kintsugi […]

    $120.00
  • Virtual Shodo Class for December

    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
  • Introductory Ikenobo Ikebana Workshop (In-Person)

    Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

    Join us for this Introductory Ikebana Workshop in the Ikenobo style of Ikebana.Workshop InformationDate: DEC 7Time: 2:30-4:30pmLocation: Japanese Culture CenterNumber of Students: 10 StudentsNumber of Classes: one workshopLength: 2 hoursCost: […]

    $80.00
  • Kintsugi for Beginners

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

    Learn the art of Kintsugi with artifact restoration expert Mami Takahashi.This beginner’s workshop introduces participants to the Art of Kintsugi, a traditional Japanese technique of repairing broken ceramics with gold-infused […]

    $120.00
  • Suminagashi – Japanese Paper Marbling Workshop

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

    Join artist Pamela Martinez for a 2 hour introduction to Suminagashi Japanese paper marbling!Suminagashi translated means floating black ink. It is the ancient meditative Japanese practice of gently floating pigments […]

    $60.00
  • E-Tegami Eraser Stamp Workshop

    Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

    Come and learn how to carve your own signature stamp!CLASS DESCRIPTION:Come and learn how to carve your own signature stamp!E-tegami translates literally to “picture letter,” (e=picture, tegami= letter) and entails […]

    $38.00
  • Butoh Dance Workshop

    Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

    Butoh dance training is an invaluable tool for dancers, actors, and creative people of all types.Butoh dance training is an invaluable tool for dancers, actors, and creative people of all […]

    $25.00 - $45.00
  • Ikebana Ohara Ryu [1 Day Workshop]

    Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave, Unit 2, 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
  • Virtual Introduction to Japanese Language

    Learn Japanese in this five-week introductory session!Learn to read, write, and speak with fellow classmates in our Introduction to Japanese Language class!GENERAL INFO:‣ Price ⇰ $150.00 per student (textbook NOT […]

    $150.00
  • Virtual Introduction to Japanese Language

    Learn Japanese in this five-week introductory session!Learn to read, write, and speak with fellow classmates in our Introduction to Japanese Language class!GENERAL INFO:‣ Price ⇰ $150.00 per student (textbook NOT […]

    $150.00
  • Valentine’s Day Nerikiri: Hearts and the Thread of Destiny

    Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave, Unit 2, 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
  • 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