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 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 on the surface of water with a brush and then capturing the mono print image on an absorbent paper. This exciting 2 hr. workshop will […]
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 lacquer, emphasizing the beauty of imperfections. Using a small porcelain or ceramic plate provided by the instructor, attendees will learn fundamental techniques with food-safe materials, […]
The Way of Tea To celebrate the opening of More Things Japanese, the Heritage Museum of Asian Art invites community members to a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Known as Chanoyu, this ritual is an immersive art form that weaves together calligraphy, flower arrangement, movement, sound, taste, and craft—bringing to life the harmony of ceramics, lacquer, […]
Join Gyotaku instructor, Robert Chenoweth for a 2-hour fish printing class where you will make prints of real fish & octopus to take home!Join us for Gyotaku - Fish Ink Printing!Date: SAT, OCT 4Time: 2:00 PMLocation: Heritage Museum of Asian ArtCome and learn the traditional Japanese art of Gyotaku (魚拓 -ink rubbing of a fish; […]
Get Tickets Here This exhibition presents the work of Gyotaku Master Dwight Hwang, renowned for his dedication to preserving the authenticity and artistry of this traditional practice. The exhibition is organized by Robert Chenoweth in collaboration with the Heritage Museum of Asian Art team and the Japanese Culture Center. Exhibition on View: Sep. 28 – […]
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 […]