International and Area Studies Library - Campus Events

Sunday, October 19, 2025

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  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Japan House (2000 S Lincoln Ave Urbana, IL 61802)

  Japanese Calligraphy Workshop

  Learn and practice Japanese calligraphy with Fukushima Artist and Calligrapher Seiran Chiba!

  • Ceremony/Service
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  • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
  • Japan House (2000 S Lincoln Ave Urbana, IL 61802)

  Aizome (Indigo Dyeing) Craft Workshop

  Learn to use katagami stencils to dye a fan with Fukushima artist Hirohisa Saito who specializes in the art of aizome, or indigo dyeing.

  • Conference/Workshop
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  • 3:30 - 4:30 pm
  • Japan House (2000 S Lincoln Ave Urbana, IL 61802)

  Washi Paper Making Workshop

  Learn about washi paper and create your own postcard with Fukushima artist Shinya Terasawa who specializes in the art of washi, or Japanese paper.

  • Conference/Workshop