Magic in Numbers

The Moorings 811 E. Central Rd., Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Friday the 13th as a movie title is only terrifying to a Western audience. How would the Chinese translate such a cultural phenomenon? Is there an equivalent devastating number in Chinese culture? Yvonne will explain the cross cultural significance of lucky numbers …

An Introduction to the East Asian Garden

Bensenville Public Library 200 S Church Rd, Bensenville, IL, United States

Yvonne Wolf gives a short background on the aesthetics of the Japanese and the Chinese gardens.  Discover Confucian symbolism expressed in gardens and how they are used to relieve stress and cultivate inner peace. Learn the cultural history of the …

An Introduction to the East Asian Garden

Grayslake Public Library 100 Library Ln., Grayslake, IL, United States

Yvonne Wolf gives a short background on the aesthetics of the Japanese and the Chinese gardens.  Discover Confucian symbolism expressed in gardens and how they are used to relieve stress and cultivate inner peace. Learn the cultural history of the …

Chinese Papercut Flowers

Deerfield Public Library 920 Waukegan Rd, Deerfield, IL, United States

Educator Yvonne Wolf welcomes you to the art of Chinese papercutting on the theme of papercut flowers. Join her in participating first-hand in an ancient artform dedicated to appreciating intricate design in nature. You are invited to a deeper awareness of …

An Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine

CJE My Place 5120 Galitz St, Skokie, IL

Educator Yvonne Wolf gives a brief background on the ancient practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine, including three main principles of its purpose. She will relate this ancient study to Western traditions and introduce 10 common roots and herbs that are …