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 us for this Introductory Ikebana Workshop in the Ikenobo style of Ikebana.Workshop InformationDate: APR 19Time: 2:30-4:30pmLocation: Japanese Culture CenterNumber of Students: 10 StudentsNumber of Classes: one workshopLength: 2 hoursCost: $80.00Registration Deadline: Two weeks prior to workshop date.If the 10 student minimum is not met, registration will be moved to the next workshopPlease take this […]
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 types. Sara leads you in exercises to expand your body physically and energetically through breath and meditation techniques, vocal warm-ups, Noguchi Taiso, Qigong, Daoyin, […]
Join us for an in-person Kintsugi Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Kintsugi teaches us that scars are part of the story — not something to hide, but something to honor. As we repair, we reflect. As we mend, we transform.”In this 2.5-hour session, students will learn and apply the modern Kintsugi method using food-safe […]
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 for an immersive experience for Ikebana enthusiasts of all levels. Whether you're a beginner eager to discover the art of Japanese flower arrangement or an […]
Come join us for a 6-week class where you'll learn the art of Ikebana flower arrangement!Come join us for a 6-week class where you’ll learn the art of Ikebana flower arrangement!We are excited the return of the 6 Week Ikenobo Ikebana Course at the Japanese Culture Center!Class begins Sunday, APR 26Class Dates: Apr. 26, May […]
Join us for an in-person Kintsugi Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome.Kintsugi teaches us that scars are part of the story — not something to hide, but something to honor. As we repair, we reflect. As we mend, we transform.”In this 2.5-hour session, students will learn and apply the modern Kintsugi method using food-safe […]
Come and learn the seasonal art of e-tegami! Come and learn the seasonal art of e-tegami! E-tegami means picture letter (e=picture, tegami= letter) and is a kind of Japanese mail art. At its simplest, you will make an ink drawing of a seasonal object onto a watercolor postcard. At its most complex, this activity allows […]
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 a curious beginner, our workshops provide all the materials and guidance you need to create your own miniature living art with the Japanese principles of […]
Mother’s Day Origami Dress Workshop!Celebrate Mother’s Day with a charming origami dress—elegant, feminine, and gift-ready. Work with beautiful patterned papers to create something personal, whether for someone special or yourself. A relaxed, feel-good session that leaves you with a keepsake you’ll actually want to display or gift.
Continue learning the basics of the Japanese language with this in person beginner session!About the EventDuring this four-week course, students will learn the foundations of the Japanese language including basic phrases, how to read and write hiragana, simple sentence structures and more! Please note that this class will be starting from Chapter 2 of the […]
Join us for a hands-on introduction to Ukiyo-e style Japanese woodblock printing. Join us for a hands-on introduction to Ukiyo-e style Japanese woodblock printing inspired by the bold imagery of Kabuki heroes and samurai culture. No prior experience is necessary—beginners and all levels are welcome. In this one-time workshop, participants will explore the fundamentals of […]
Reiki Level I Shoden: In-person certification training in May Traditional Japanese Reiki I/Shoden Training About this event REIKI LEVEL I - SHODEN CLASS A 10-hour Reiki certification class in the Japanese form of Reiki the "Usui Reiki Ryoho". Class Dates: 2 Fridays, May 22 and May 29 from 12PM to 5PM. Students are expected to […]
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: Saturday 5/23 & 5/30 from 10:00-11:30amSign up for an immersive experience for Ikebana enthusiasts of all levels. Whether you're a beginner eager to discover the […]
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 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 […]
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 types. Sara leads you in exercises to expand your body physically and energetically through breath and meditation techniques, vocal warm-ups, Noguchi Taiso, Qigong, Daoyin, […]
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 Toji (four-hole binding), a classic Japanese stab binding technique that has been used for centuries for notebooks, manuscripts, and artist books. The workshop also introduces […]
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 Toji (four-hole binding), a classic Japanese stab binding technique that has been used for centuries for notebooks, manuscripts, and artist books. The workshop also introduces […]
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 in which gold is used to repair broken ceramics. Urushi is the natural resin collected from the lacquer tree. The practice of Kintsugi highlights the […]
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 shades of blue, purple, and pink, creating a soft and tranquil atmosphere across gardens and temples. The gentle rain and vibrant flowers make this season […]
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 practice, this small-group, four-session course offers an immersive experience in the traditional Japanese Kintsugi method. Over four weeks (two hours per session), participants will work […]
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 types. Sara leads you in exercises to expand your body physically and energetically through breath and meditation techniques, vocal warm-ups, Noguchi Taiso, Qigong, Daoyin, visual […]
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 art form in which gold is used to repair broken ceramics. Urushi is the natural resin collected from the lacquer tree. The practice of Kintsugi […]
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 Toji (four-hole binding), a classic Japanese stab binding technique that has been used for centuries for notebooks, manuscripts, and artist books. The workshop also introduces […]
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 types. Sara leads you in exercises to expand your body physically and energetically through breath and meditation techniques, vocal warm-ups, Noguchi Taiso, Qigong, Daoyin, visual […]
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 a curious beginner, our workshops provide all the materials and guidance you need to create your own miniature living art with the Japanese principles of […]
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 art form in which gold is used to repair broken ceramics. Urushi is the natural resin collected from the lacquer tree. The practice of Kintsugi […]
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 Toji (four-hole binding), a classic Japanese stab binding technique that has been used for centuries for notebooks, manuscripts, and artist books. The workshop also introduces […]
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 art form in which gold is used to repair broken ceramics. Urushi is the natural resin collected from the lacquer tree. The practice of Kintsugi […]
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 types. Sara leads you in exercises to expand your body physically and energetically through breath and meditation techniques, vocal warm-ups, Noguchi Taiso, Qigong, Daoyin, visual […]
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 types. Sara leads you in exercises to expand your body physically and energetically through breath and meditation techniques, vocal warm-ups, Noguchi Taiso, Qigong, Daoyin, visual […]
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 types. Sara leads you in exercises to expand your body physically and energetically through breath and meditation techniques, vocal warm-ups, Noguchi Taiso, Qigong, Daoyin, visual […]
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 types. Sara leads you in exercises to expand your body physically and energetically through breath and meditation techniques, vocal warm-ups, Noguchi Taiso, Qigong, Daoyin, visual […]