RESOBOX is a Japanese cultural center in Long Island City that celebrates Japanese influence in the arts. They offer classes in various Japanese-inspired arts, showcase artwork in their gallery, and provide a space for artists to collaborate and create innovative arts.
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RESOBOX @ 203 W 20th St, New York, NY
When you make something unique with your own hands, it can be very fulfilling. We invite you to enrich yourself with more than just the joy of folding paper but to make things with beautiful paper into useful things you can treasure. You may have heard of and even practiced the ancient art of paper-folding, what the Japanese call “origami” – “ori” meaning “to fold” and “gami” meaning “paper.” Many people first fold something...
RESOBOX @ 91 East 3rd St, New York, NY
If you are familiar with Mario, Hello Kitty, Pikachu, and Rilakkuma, then you can easily understand kawaii characters. In this class in New York City, we will explore Japanese contemporary drawing styles to create Japanese anime characters of our own vision and design. Students will also learn how to make manga (Japanese-style comic) and basic animation techniques. Starting with basic drawing techniques, children will learn about and experience...
RESOBOX @ 91 East 3rd St, New York, NY
Manga If you are familiar with Mario, Hello Kitty, Pikachu, and Rilakkuma, then you can easily understand kawaii characters. In this class in New York City, we will explore Japanese contemporary drawing styles to create Japanese anime characters of our own vision and design. Students will also learn how to make manga (Japanese-style comic) and basic animation techniques. Starting with basic drawing techniques, children will learn...
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RESOBOX @ 203 W 20th St, New York, NY
Abra Kadabra, Alakazam! A professional Japanese magician will teach students how to perform tricks that are sure to amaze! The curriculum will start out with easy-to-understand rubber band and card tricks, and gradually increase to include more complicated tricks. Students will learn a few new magic tricks with plenty of time to practice them in each class. Benefits of learning magic include: a boost in self-confidence, heightened public-speaking...
RESOBOX @ 203 W 20th St, New York, NY
When you make something unique with your own hands, it can be very fulfilling. We invite you to enrich yourself with more than just the joy of folding paper but to make things with beautiful paper into useful things you can treasure. You may have heard of and even practiced the ancient art of paper-folding, what the Japanese call “origami” – “ori” meaning “to fold” and “gami” meaning “paper.” Many people first fold something...
RESOBOX @ 203 W 20th St, New York, NY
When you make something unique with your own hands, it can be very fulfilling. We invite you to enrich yourself with more than just the joy of folding paper but to make things with beautiful paper into useful things you can treasure. You may have heard of and even practiced the ancient art of paper-folding, what the Japanese call “origami” – “ori” meaning “to fold” and “gami” meaning “paper.” Many people first fold something...
RESOBOX @ 91 East 3rd St, New York, NY
If you are familiar with Mario, Hello Kitty, Pikachu, and Rilakkuma, then you can easily understand kawaii characters. In this class in New York City, we will explore Japanese contemporary drawing styles to create Japanese anime characters of our own vision and design. Students will also learn how to make manga (Japanese-style comic) and basic animation techniques. Starting with basic drawing techniques, children will learn about and experience...
RESOBOX @ 91 East 3rd St, New York, NY
In this class, students learn to write a Japanese character, and then they create their own T-shirt displaying that character in their own writing. Japanese characters are ideograms which represent a whole concept or idea. This class teaches students how to write a Japanese character, exposing them to a whole new way of expressing themselves. Students identify a character they would like to learn, we teach them how to write it, and in the end they...
RESOBOX @ 91 East 3rd St, New York, NY
If you are familiar with Mario, Hello Kitty, Pikachu, and Rilakkuma, then you can easily understand kawaii characters. In this class in New York City, we will explore Japanese contemporary drawing styles to create Japanese anime characters of our own vision and design. Students will also learn how to make manga (Japanese-style comic) and basic animation techniques. Starting with basic drawing techniques, students will learn about and experience...
RESOBOX @ 91 East 3rd St, New York, NY
Karuta is a traditional card game that uses the Hyakunin Isshu, 100 designated poems from the Heian era (794-1185 AD), and makes a 1v1 game similar to the card game “Speed.” If you can read Hiragana, you can play, and if you can’t read, we will teach you! Karuta has been made popular once again from the well-known manga and anime, “Chihayafuru.” We hope that fans of the show and manga will join our class to learn the game, improve their...
RESOBOX @ 44-02 23rd St, Long Island City, NY
Discover the beauty and grace of Japanese classical dance at RESOBOX. Immerse yourself in the elegant Sōke Fujima style, where you'll learn to interpret poetry through movement and music. Join us and experience the rich cultural tradition of Nihon buyō.
RESOBOX @ 44-02 23rd St, Long Island City, NY
Learn how to sew! Learn where to shop for your fabric! Create your own cosplay & props! Create your own patterns and sketches! Important Things to Note: Cosplay classes are open to everyone of all skill levels. Instruction will take anywhere from 45 minutes to 1 hour, and free sewing and practice will take place after. You are welcome to bring your costumes to work on! Bring your cosplay ideas to class, and we’ll...
RESOBOX @ 44-02 23rd St, Long Island City, NY
Think of your dreams and passions and draw them on paper! The theme for our workshop this time is ” your favorite taste.” What is a picture? Drawing is a way of expressing your growing passion with pen and paper. It starts with developing your passion, drawing it, and creating your own power through art. Instead of thinking with your head, painting is a means of representing yourself through colors and lines. The theme of this lesson is...
RESOBOX @ 41-26 27th St, Long Island City, NY
Amigurumi (lit. crocheted or knitted stuffed toy) is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed animals and anthropomorphic creatures. The word is derived from a combination of the Japanese words ami, meaning crocheted or knitted, and nuigurumi, meaning stuffed doll. Amigurumi are typically animals, but can include artistic renderings or inanimate objects endowed with anthropomorphic features, as is typical in Japanese culture....
RESOBOX @ 91 East 3rd St, New York, NY
Become a Matcha Master: Learn About the Matcha Family, How to Choose & How to Use Matcha! Learn all about the Matcha and the many things you can make with it at our upcoming workshop! See below for a full outline of what you’ll learn! 1. Understanding Matcha Family: Shade Grown Teas & Other Green Tea Powders Expand your knowledge about Matcha and the Matcha family! You will learn what Gyokuro and Karigane are and how to prepare them....
RESOBOX @ 41-26 27th St, Long Island City, NY
Have you ever tried sake and cheese together? It sounds weird, but they actually go well together, just like wine and cheese. Sake is one of the ideal drinks that go well with many kinds of dishes because it contains the umami, such as amino acids. The most appealing thing about pairing sake with various foods is that the flavor of the sake changes depending on the dish you’re eating. Even while consuming the same sake, the flavor shows a totally...
RESOBOX @ 91 East 3rd St, New York, NY
Create adorable miniature bread and pastries! In this workshop you will learn the basics of creating bagels, baguettes, chocolate cornets and melon buns from scratch, using clay. You can make the pastries any size you like, creating cute miniature bread and pastries that are all your own. One feature that makes miniature bread and pastries especially charming is that later you can turn them into brooches and other accessories. So let’s have fun...
RESOBOX @ Online Classroom, New York, NY
Lighten your heart during these dark times by folding water lilies and their leaves along with koi fish that have a delightful swimming action. This online session involves regular printer paper (U.S. letter size & International A4). Download the PDF for origami similar to what is in the photo. If you’re looking for some creative therapy and fun at home, try our special online origami workshops with a live instructor! Making something...
RESOBOX @ Online Classroom, New York, NY
Learn to fold the traditional Snap Dragon/Gnasher modified to look like birds, dragons and dinos for fast snapping fun. This online session involves regular printer paper (U.S. letter size & International A4). Download the PDF for origami similar to what is in the photo. Please note which is the correct PDF for your size of paper. Or you can use pre- colored paper or some that you hand-painted yourself. If you’re looking for some creative...
RESOBOX @ Online Classroom, New York, NY
In this class, you’ll learn how to crochet amigurumi monsters and to freely express your own unique imaginations from your mind creatively. Important (Prerequisite) *Please make sure you finish making a basic amigurumi monster before you join the class. Patterns will be sent to you after you purchase a class ticket. Please prepare a simple design drawing of your amigurumi customization idea for the class. Level: Advanced Adult Class...
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