An Introduction to the East Asian Garden

The Moorings 811 E. 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 …

Exploring the Japanese Cherry Blossoms Festival

Morton Arboretum 4100 IL-53, Lisle, 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 …

Celebrating the Cherry Blossoms Festival

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. This includes a …

Celebrating the Cherry Blossoms Festival

Prairie Trails Public Library 8449 Moody Ave., Burbank, 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 Chinese Art of Papercutting

Niles-Maine District Library 6960 W. Oakton Street, Niles, 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 …

The Untold Story Behind Mahjong

Three Rivers Public Library District 25207 W Channon Drive, Channahon, 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 and …

Celebrating the Cherry Blossoms Festival

Fremont Public Library 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, 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 …

The Animals of Chinese Zodiac: The Year of the Dragon

Niles Historical Society and Cultural Center 8970 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL

The Chinese use the zodiac animals to inspire and encourage positive qualities in ourselves by learning from the natural world. The twelve zodiac signs were and are used to measure time, compatibility for marriage, compatibility with a chosen occupation, and …

Birds and Blossoms

Community Days Village Center 5120 Galitz Street, Skokie, 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 …

Birds and Blossoms

Lake Villa Public Library 140 N Munn Rd, Lindhurst, IL, United States

Educator Yvonne Wolf guides attendees through a popular category of East Asian 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. …

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

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

Chinese food is set up in a combination of soup, eggroll, stir fry and rice. What is the order behind the Chinese menu? If you wince at seeing whole fish or shrimp served with heads on, rest assured that the heads aren't …

An Introduction to the East Asian Garden

Carol Stream Public Library 616 Hiawatha Dr, Carol Stream, 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 …