Join us for a fun day of curated traditional Japanese art classes and workshops. Each offering is centered on the Japanese season of Tanabata and will immerse you in a setting unique to JACCC.
Straight Ahead & Pose to Pose
12 - 4 pm George J. Doizaki Gallery Price: Free, reservation required
Description: Sow & Tailor is pleased to curate its second collaboration with the Japanese American Cultural Center - JACCC, Straight Ahead and Pose to Pose. The exhibition is on view from June 18 through July 16th, with an opening reception held Saturday, June 18 from 12 - 4 pm.
The title of the exhibition stems from the fundamental animation principles of movement— two different ways to consider how an object moves through space and time within an animated sequence. The exhibition considers how current production by artists all over the world has been deeply influenced by anime, one of the country’s largest exports.
Description: Chado or “way of tea” is a 15th Century practice of drinking matcha tea. The audience will be introduced to an authentic tea room and participate in the drinking of ceremonial tea.
2 pm - 4 pm (30-minute reservation slots) James Irvine Japanese Garden
Price: $15/ticket
Shinrinyoku or “forest bathing” heightens your senses and deepens the human connection to nature. Make a reservation to meditate and enjoy the hidden beauty within Downtown Los Angeles.
1- 2 pm; 3 - 4 pm Toshizo Watanabe Culinary Cultural Center
Price: $15/ticket
Description: Join Jane Matsumoto, JACCC’s Director of Culinary Arts in a hand-making onigiri workshop. Learn how to make onigiri and its art of presentation.