Japanese ink painting, or sumi-e, is the embodiment of Japanese aesthetics. Using just simple black ink and carefully curated white space, sumi-e captures the timeless beauty and complexity of the natural world. Rooted in centuries of tradition, sumi-e teaches artists to work with restraint rather than abundance — a single, deliberate brushstroke can suggest the ...
Join us Monthly to experience Chanoyu through our monthly demonstrations: Location: Exhibit Hall Date : 9/5, 10/3, 11/7 Time: 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM (Each demonstration lasts about 30mins) Ticket: JFGM Member - $10 / Non-member - $15 Urasenke will serve you tea and Japanese sweets. *Registration required, does not include admission. To purchase admission, ...
Celebrate Shichi-Go-San, where children will have the opportunity to be dressed in traditional kimonos and photographed in the beautiful Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum! Traditionally in Japan, girls (ages three and seven) and boys (age five) are dressed in traditional kimonos and brought to the nearby shrines in order to pray for good health. *This ...
Yokai: Unveiling Japanese Ghosts and Monsters Join us this Halloween for an afternoon of strange and scary tales from old Japan, told and discussed by Katie Clark. Through these stories we will encounter spirits, ghosts, monsters, and everything else that goes bump in the night! Tea will be served to calm your nerves and warm ...
Join us this Halloween for an afternoon of strange and scary tales from old Japan, told and discussed by Katie Clark. Through these stories we will encounter spirits, ghosts, monsters, and everything else that goes bump in the night! Tea will be served to calm your nerves and warm your bones as you meet some ...
Koto, also called kin, long Japanese board zither having 13 silk strings and movable bridges. The body of the instrument is made of paulownia wood and is about 190 cm (74 inches) long. When the performer is kneeling or seated on the floor, the koto is held off the floor by two legs or a ...
Hummingbird A flash of emerald, a blur of wings — the hummingbird is nature’s tiny miracle!In this 3-hour workshop, we will work together to capture that fleeting magic in wool. Using copper wire, natural roving and needle felting techniques, you’ll build up layers of colored wool to bring your hummingbird to life, and ready to ...
Explore the art of multi-block printing in this intermediate-level workshop! Learn to create beautiful multilayer prints of scenic landscapes by carving and printing separate rubber blocks. You’ll also receive a brief introduction to printmaking and explore other popular techniques, including reduction and jigsaw printing. Date: October 24th Time: 2:30pm-4:00pm Location: Education Center Workshop Registration: JFGM ...
Discover the charm of Tohoku’s beloved Kokeshi dolls! Learn about their history, cultural significance, and connection to the region’s traditional craftsmanship. Then, get creative and design your own Kokeshi-inspired doll to take home. No artistic experience is needed—just bring your imagination and enjoy this fun, hands-on activity! Date: 10/17 Time: 1:00-2:30 Location: Education Center General ...
