Celebrating the Cherry Blossom Festival

Arlington Heights Senior Center 1801 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, 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. Arlington Heights Senior …

An Introduction to the Chinese Art of Papercutting

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, 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. …

Free

A Traditional Chinese Tea Demonstration

Fremont Public Library 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, IL, United States

Yvonne Liu Wolf instructs us on the traditional Chinese rituals of tea handling, teaware, and proper steeping. In person spaces are limited. (In person/online) Register for this event here..

Free

Chinese Cultural Booth

Wilmette Recreation Center 3000 Glenview Rd, Wilmette, IL, United States

Yvonne will be participating at the Wilmette AAPI Celebration. Read more about the event here..

Free

Tea Social Group:Green Tea Tasting

Lake Bluff Public Library 123 E Scranton Ave, Lake Bluff, Il

Educator Yvonne Wolf returns to Lake Bluff Public Library to expand your green tea tasting experience. In her previous program, she widened our general knowledge of the cultural history of Chinese tea introducing us to the five colors of tea. …

An Introduction to an East Asian Garden

Fire Station #31 1204 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United States

Tri-Village Garden Club hosts Yvonne Wolf as she 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. …

A Bite of Chinatown History: Arriving in San Francisco

Harper College Lifelong Learning Institute 1200 West Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL, United States

The history of any Chinatown in the US is rich with immigration legal difficulties, Chinese food history, illicit opium and gambling activities, and unconventional family ties. The history of San Francisco Chinatown embodies all these dramatic elements and more. Educator …

An Introduction to the East Asian Garden

Mather Place 2801 Old Glenview Rd, Wilmette, 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 …

Card Making with East Asian Motifs

Harper College Lifelong Learning Institute 1200 West Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL, United States

Educator Yvonne Wolf takes attendees to expand cardmaking experiences to East Asia. First, she will give a brief understanding of three principles of order in the East Asian world. After applying these principles in Asian architecture, seasons, and two positive characters, attendees are …

An Introduction to the Chinese Art of Papercutting

Lake Bluff Public Library 123 E Scranton Ave, Lake Bluff, Il

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 …

An Introduction to the Chinese Art of Papercutting

Morton Arboretum 4100 IL-53, Lisle, 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. …

Soup, Eggroll, Stir Fry and Fried Rice: Hidden Messages in Chinese Food

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

Chinese food is set up in a combination of soup, eggroll, stir fry and rice. This is an introduction about the cultural history of Chinese food. If you wince at seeing whole fish or shrimp served with heads on, rest …