Celebrating the Cherry Blossoms Festival

Hinsdale Public Library 20 East Maple St., Hinsdale, IL, United States

Japan has been a fascinating American tourist attraction for decades. Educator Yvonne Wolf lived and worked in Japan. She will give a brief overview of Japan and welcome Spring the Japanese way, through the cherry blossom festivals. Cherry Blossom season …

An Introduction to the East Asian Garden

Arlington Heights Senior Center 1801 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, 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 Traditional Chinese Medicine

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

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 …

Celebrating the Cherry Blossoms Festival

Prospect Heights Public Library 12 Elm Street, Prospect Heights, United States

Japan has been a fascinating American tourist attraction for decades. Educator Yvonne Wolf lived and worked in Japan. She will give a brief overview of Japan and welcome Spring the Japanese way, through the cherry blossom festivals. Cherry Blossom season …

A Traditional Chinese Tea Demonstration

Downer's Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss St, Downers Grove, IL, United States

According to Confucianism, the art of tea is as much transformative on an introspective level as it is on a ceremonial level. Gain a brief background on the origin of tea and its role in East Asian social interactions along …

The Untold Story Behind Mahjong

Lincolnwood Public Library District 4000 W. Pratt Ave, Lincolnwood, IL

Mah Jongg came a long way from China to the US. This seminar will enlighten you about how that journey came about, what the Mahjong characters (AKA kraks), bamboos (AKA bams), and dots represent and the difference between Mah Jongg …

Celebrating the Cherry Blossoms Festival

Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines, IL, United States

Japan has been a fascinating American tourist attraction for decades. Educator Yvonne Wolf lived and worked in Japan. She will give a brief overview of Japan and welcome Spring the Japanese way, through the cherry blossom festivals. Cherry Blossom season …

An Introduction to the Art of Chinese Papercutting:

Lake Villa Public Library 140 N Munn Rd, Lindhurst, 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. Chinese …

Secret Messages in Jade

Fountaindale Public Libray 300 W. Briarcliff Road, Bollingbrook, IL, United States

Chinese jade carvings have symbols of butterflies, bats, pines, ribbons, and fruit. These designs are not only pleasing but also an important part of the Chinese picture-based language. These motifs and images actually communicate hidden messages, unexpected meanings for numbers, …