ACES Office of International Programs

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Sunday, April 20, 2025

  • maki-e
    • 1:00 - 3:15 pm
    • 2000 S Lincoln Ave Urbana, IL 61802

    Make your own raden (pearl inlay) maki-e lacquer pin with Fukushima artist Ayako Hirai who specializes in the art of urushi (lacquerware).

  • lucky cat
    • 3:45 - 4:45 pm
    • 2000 S Lincoln Ave Urbana, IL 61802

    Make your own lucky cat with Fukushima artist Akie Hashimoto who specializes in the art of hariko, or paper mache.

Monday, April 21, 2025

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Friday, April 25, 2025

Monday, April 28, 2025

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Friday, May 2, 2025

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

  • speakers photo
    • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
    • room 146, University Archives, Main Library or via Zoom.

    Jennifer Teper, Head of Preservation Services at the University of Illinois Library, will discuss how she uses science in her work to conserve library collections and special collections. May 6 | 12 pm - 1 pm (CTS) | Main Library Room 146, or over zoom

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

    • 5:15 - 6:15 pm
    • 2000 S Lincoln Ave Urbana, IL 61802

    Chado, or the Way of Tea, is one of the most ancient and revered arts of Japan and is at the very heart of Japan House. It is a ceremonial way of preparing and serving matcha (powdered green tea) that benefits both the host and the guest through mutual respect, non-verbal communication, and a calmness, or sense of peace, away from everyday life.

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

    • 5:15 - 6:15 pm
    • 2000 S Lincoln Ave Urbana, IL 61802

    Chado, or the Way of Tea, is one of the most ancient and revered arts of Japan and is at the very heart of Japan House. It is a ceremonial way of preparing and serving matcha (powdered green tea) that benefits both the host and the guest through mutual respect, non-verbal communication, and a calmness, or sense of peace, away from everyday life.

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

    • 5:15 - 6:15 pm
    • 2000 S Lincoln Ave Urbana, IL 61802

    Chado, or the Way of Tea, is one of the most ancient and revered arts of Japan and is at the very heart of Japan House. It is a ceremonial way of preparing and serving matcha (powdered green tea) that benefits both the host and the guest through mutual respect, non-verbal communication, and a calmness, or sense of peace, away from everyday life.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

    • 5:15 - 6:15 pm
    • 2000 S Lincoln Ave Urbana, IL 61802

    Chado, or the Way of Tea, is one of the most ancient and revered arts of Japan and is at the very heart of Japan House. It is a ceremonial way of preparing and serving matcha (powdered green tea) that benefits both the host and the guest through mutual respect, non-verbal communication, and a calmness, or sense of peace, away from everyday life.

Monday, June 16, 2025

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Friday, June 27, 2025

Monday, August 25, 2025

Thursday, September 4, 2025