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!

  • Valentine’s Day E-tegami Workshop

    Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave Unit 2, 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
  • The Japanese Art of Reiki, An Introduction

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

    Reiki, Japanese Healing Art – an introductionReiki, Japanese Healing Art – an introductionReiki is a traditional Japanese healing method developed in the 1920s by Usui Mikao. Its formal name, Shin Shin Kaizen […]

    $30.00
  • Ikebana Ohara Ryu [2-Week Session]

    Japanese Culture Center 2940 N Lincoln Ave Unit 2, 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
  • Virtual Reiki Practice for Self-Care – February

    Join this one-hour virtual Reiki practice for self-care to relax, refresh, and find balance!ABOUT THE SELF-CARE PRACTICEThis one-hour online Reiki self-care practice invites you to pause, relax, and return to […]

    $20.00
  • Kintsugi for Beginners

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

    Join us for an in-person Kintsugi Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Kintsugi for Beginners 6:30-9pm on Friday, 3/20Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese lacquer / Urushi art form in which […]

    $120.00
  • Reiki Spring Renewal

    Reiki Spring Renewal – Unfolding New PossibilitiesReiki Spring Renewal – Unfolding New PossibilitiesStep into the vibrant, uplifting energy of spring with this Reiki group session designed to support renewal, gentle […]

    $20.00
  • 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
  • Virtual Reiki Practice for Self-Care – April

    Join this one-hour virtual Reiki practice for self-care to relax, refresh, and find balance!ABOUT THE SELF-CARE PRACTICEThis one-hour online Reiki self-care practice invites you to pause, relax, and return to […]

    $20.00