Japan House

Sunday, April 20, 2025

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

  Pearl Inlay Urushi Craft Workshop

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

  • Ceremony/Service
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  • 3:45 - 4:45 pm
  • 2000 S Lincoln Ave Urbana, IL 61802

  Hariko Craft Workshop

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

  • Conference/Workshop

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

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  • 4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • 2000 S Lincoln Ave Urbana, IL 61802

  Aizu-Nuri Urushi Craft Workshop

  Make your own colorful urushi lacquer pin with Fukushima artist Ayako Hirai who specializes in the art of lacquerware.

  • Conference/Workshop
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  • 5:45 - 6:45 pm
  • 2000 S Lincoln Ave Urbana, IL 61802

  Japanese Calligraphy Workshop

  Learn and practice Japanese calligraphy with Seiran Chiba!

  • Conference/Workshop