An Introduction to the Chinese Art of Papercutting

Messenger Public Library 113 Oak St, North Aurora, IL, United States

Educator Yvonne Wolf presents an introduction to the Chinese papercutting art as it relates to other cultures. She will bring samples of Chinese master artwork papercutting as well as showing beginner projects that can be finished within a few minutes. …

Birds and Blossoms: Chinese Watercolor Painting Appreciation

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

Educator Yvonne Wolf guides attendees through a popular art motif, namely birds and blossoms.  Colorful peony flowers are frequently seen on the walls of large Chinese restaurants. Plum blossoms and birds are on Chinese take-out boxes. These paintings communicate prosperity …

Travelogue to China and Japan

Arlington Heights Senior Center 1801 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Join us for a travelogue for China and Japan. Cultural consultant Yvonne Wolf has traveled and lived in the two East Asian countries. Get ready to explore with her as she guides you through typical destinations, cultural observations, tips and …

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 …