Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
Paper offerings in many Asian cultures are created to be burned, transforming into gifts for ancestors in the afterlife. Join us this Qingming Festival to appreciate the delicate artistry of this tradition, along with its contemporary reinterpretations.
Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
Discover the beauty of traditional Japanese sweets in this hands-on Nerikiri 練り切り workshop. Wagashi 和菓子 are delicate confections that reflect the changing seasons of Japan and are traditionally served during Japanese tea ceremonies.
Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
This workshop introduces participants to the classic Eastern narrative structure of 起承转合 (Kishōtenketsu), guiding them to create four-panel comics inspired by the rhythm of four-line poetry. Through a focus on simplicity, quietness, and the concept of 留白 (intentional negative space).
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