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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!

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  • Suminagashi – Ink Marbling Workshop

    Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, 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 Workshop Join artist Pamela Martinez […]

    $65.00

  • Butoh Dance Workshop

    Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, 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 […]

    $25.00 - $45.00

  • Japanese Bookbinding: Goshuinchō & Yotsume Toji

    Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

    Join us for a Japanese bookbinding & temple stamp book (Goshuinchō) Workshop Explore the beauty and cultural depth of traditional Japanese bookmaking in this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn Yotsume […]

    $40.00

  • 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 Workshop At this papermaking workshop, participants will make traditional Japanese paper, called Wash from the fibers processed by the […]

    $40.00

  • Japanese Bookbinding: Goshuinchō & Yotsume Toji

    Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

    Join us for a Japanese bookbinding & temple stamp book (Goshuinchō) Workshop Explore the beauty and cultural depth of traditional Japanese bookmaking in this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn Yotsume […]

    $47.00

  • Kintsugi for Beginners

    Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, 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, 3/20 Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese lacquer / Urushi art form […]

    $120.00

  • The Art of Wagashi – Hydrangea Nerikiri Workshop

    Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

    Experience the Beauty of Early Summer in Japan: Hydrangea Nerikiri June in Japan marks the beginning of the rainy season, known as tsuyu. During this time, hydrangeas bloom in beautiful […]

    $68.00

  • Virtual Shodo Class for June

    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 […]

    $160.00 - $220.00

  • Advanced Kintsugi: Traditional Method (4-Week Course)

    Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

    Anyone who took the Kinstugi for Beginners workshop is welcome to take this small group advanced Kintsugi session.For those who have completed Kintsugi for Beginners and wish to deepen their […]

    $200.00

  • 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. Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese lacquer / Urushi art form in which gold is used to repair broken ceramics. […]

    $120.00

  • Ukiyo-e Workshop: Japanese Woodblock Printing of Mt. Fuji

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

    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 […]

    $80.00

  • Kintsugi for Beginners

    Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

    Join us for an in-person Kintsugi Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Learn the art of Kintsugi with artifact restoration expert Mami Takahashi.Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese lacquer / Urushi […]

    $120.00

  • Japanese Bookbinding: Goshuinchō & Yotsume Toji

    Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

    Join us for a Japanese bookbinding & temple stamp book (Goshuinchō) Workshop Explore the beauty and cultural depth of traditional Japanese bookmaking in this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn Yotsume […]

    $47.00

  • 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. Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese lacquer / Urushi art form in which gold is used to repair broken ceramics. […]

    $120.00

  • Bonsai Workshop

    Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

    Study the art of bonsai at the Japanese Culture Center! Discover the perfect blend of creativity and relaxation with our beginner bonsai workshops. Whether you’re a seasoned bonsai enthusiast or […]

    $85.00

  • Kintsugi for Beginners

    Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

    Join us for an in-person Kintsugi Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Learn the art of Kintsugi with artifact restoration expert Mami Takahashi.Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese lacquer / Urushi […]

    $120.00

  • Japanese Bookbinding: Goshuinchō & Yotsume Toji

    Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

    Join us for a Japanese bookbinding & temple stamp book (Goshuinchō) Workshop Explore the beauty and cultural depth of traditional Japanese bookmaking in this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn Yotsume […]

    $47.00

  • Summer in Edo: Ukiyo-e Woodblock Printing Workshop

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

    Get Tickets Here Join us for a hands-on introduction to Ukiyo-e style Japanese woodblock printing,inspired by scenes of everyday life during the warm summer months in Edo-period Japan. No prior […]

  • Kintsugi for Beginners

    Japanese Culture Center 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL, United States

    Join us for an in-person Kintsugi Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Learn the art of Kintsugi with artifact restoration expert Mami Takahashi.Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese lacquer / Urushi […]

    $120.00