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Japanese Cultural Outreach Week

Active Adult Program

The Raleigh Parks Active Adult Program is working with the Japan America Society of North Carolina to provide week-long Japanese cultural outreach programs.

Registration is required and is limited to 20 participants per session. There is a materials fee of $5 per event. 

Monday, March 3
Anne Gordon Center

  • Kiri-Gami, 1 - 2 p.m.
    Participants will learn to create intricate designs by cutting and folding Origami paper
  • Sumi-E, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
    Participants will learn drawing techniques, using the contrast of black ink.

Tuesday, March 4
Walnut Terrace Center

  • Furoshiki, 1 - 2 p.m.
    Participants will learn traditional Japanese fabric wrapping. Please bring your own water bottle and a small box.
  • Kiri-Gami, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
    Participants will learn to create intricate designs by cutting and folding Origami paper

Wednesday, March 5
Five Points Center

  • Chigiri-E, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
    Participants will learn to create artwork using small pieces of torn Washi paper.
  • Calligraphy, 11 a.m. - noon
    Participants will learn traditional Japanese writing.
  • Origami, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
    Participants will learn traditional Japanese paper folding.
  • Tea Ceremony, 3 - 4 p.m.
    Participants will learn about the traditional Japanese tea ceremony and how to drink matcha.

Location: Active Adult Centers
Dates: Monday, March 3 - Wednesday, March 5
Times: Varies
Ages: All
Cost: $5 per event
Register on RecLink

Lead Department:
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources

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