For over sixty years, the cultural arts program at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre has introduced traditional Japanese arts to the Canadian community at large.
Led by many dedicated and talented volunteer instructors, the JCCC cultural arts program has endeavored to cultivate an appreciation for Japanese arts and develop the skills necessary to enjoy participation.
JCCC Policies
- An active JCCC Membership is required. BECOME A MEMBER TODAY
- Class fees must be paid in full by the registration deadline.
- Please note that all payments are final, and no refund or deferral of fee will be issued.
- Please note that most Cultural Classes (except Taiko) are for 18+ and each has its own registration time.
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For children 14 and under there is no HST applied. See our Policy Page for more information.
Registration
1. Check the class webpage for registration information including:
- Registration Opening:
- Priority Registration (2 weeks):
- For returning students from the previous Terms
- e.g., Must be an active student for Fall term to be eligible for Winter term
- For returning students from the previous Terms
- General Registration: Open to all for 2 weeks, after the priority period
- Priority Registration (2 weeks):
- Registration Closing: 1 week after the first class or when full
- Pre-requisites: Including minimum age or required introductory classes
- Check your program information carefully, as no refunds will be offered. Any payments made to the JCCC (including membership, class, and workshop fees) are non-refundable, non-transferable and non-deferable.
2. Check your JCCC Membership status
- After registering for Memberships, log out and log back in to see available class tickets.
3. Register for your class
- Option 1 - From the JCCC website: You can find the Priority and/or General registration on the class-specific page. Priority registration is available for purchase only to those who are eligible.
- Option 2 - From the JCCC portal: You can find the links for both Priority (if eligible) and General registration through the portal under the Events tab, either in calendar view or list view.
For all who are interested in joining the next registration for the cultural class programs, you can sign up for our notification list.
Cultural Classes Offered to JCCC Members
Bunka Shishu
Cultural Classes
Bunka Shishu, Japanese “Needle Punch” embroidery, uses rayon lily thread combined with specific stitching techniques to create lovely pieces of art
Chado
Cultural Classes
Students will learn procedures for making tea as well as how to integrate the spirit of tea into their studies and daily lives.
Ikebana - Ikenobo
Cultural Classes
Ikebana is the art of arranging flowers or plants to reflect their natural beauty.
Ikebana - Sogetsu
Cultural Classes
The Sogetsu School of Ikebana believes anyone can arrange Ikebana anywhere with a multitude of materials. Sogetsu encourages students to be individual and imaginative.
Japanese Language Program for Adults
Cultural Classes
Students learn the language of modern Japan. Structured classes, in an informal setting, provide the opportunity for active participation and practice.
Sumi-e
Cultural Classes
Sumi-e is a traditional brush painting technique based on using a brush and black ink or subtle watercolours on rice paper. This course is open to students of all levels, from beginner to advanced.
Taiko Drumming
Cultural Classes
Taiko-Japanese drum music has been a part of Japanese culture for centuries and more recently has become known for ensemble performance using different sizes and types of taiko.