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!
Workshop: Zen Meditation & Breathwork with Ron Shereyk December 21, 2024 Get Tickets Here 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meditation and breath work are transformative practices that can deepen our connection to the mind and body and help us be more present in our daily lives. With regular practice, meditation and breath work can significantly reduce stress […]
Get Tickets Here Students will learn a brief history of the Ikenobo school of Ikebana, and partake in a freestyle arrangement workshop. Materials (Provided): Container Flowers Ikebana shears (hasami) will be provided for each student to use while creating their arrangement, but will be returned after class. Each student will take home the arrangement they […]
Get Tickets Here The International Museum of Surgical Science, in partnership with the Japanese Culture Center, presents: Tokyo Nights: A City Pop Vinyl Experience ✨ Step into Tokyo’s neon glow with "Tokyo Nights: A City Pop Vinyl Experience" ✨ Join renowned DJ Van Paugam as he brings the golden age of Japan's City Pop to […]
Get Tickets Here Workshop: Introduction to Reiki with Veronique Frede November 22, 2024 3:00pm - 5:00pm DESCRIPTION This 90-minutes workshop presented by Veronique Frede, Reiki Teacher at the Japanese Culture Center of Chicago, will introduce participants to the practice of Reiki. It will provide some basic understanding of its principles and the opportunity to experience […]
November 21st · 6:00pm - 8:00pm Anatomy of a Fatality is a unique event that dives deeply into the intricacies of traditional Japanese swordsmanship and its effects on the human body. $35 GA, $25 Student & IMSS Member Admission Get Tickets Here
Workshop: Kintsugi for Beginners November 9th · 12:00pm - 2:00pm In this beginner’s workshop, participants will learn the basic and simplified version of Kintsugi process on a small porcelain plate to understand the fundamentals of this process. All materials including adhesives in the workshop will be food-safe. We will also use an artificial Urushi (the […]
Ukiyo-e Workshop with Mami Takahashi November 2, 2024 1:00pm – 3:00pm $35 for Materials & Admission Get Tickets Here Join us on November 2nd at 1:00pm for a workshop instructing guests on the art of Ukiyo-e, a traditional Japanese printmaking techniques that dates back to the 17th century. “From the earliest points in my artistic […]
