An exhibit featuring whimsical collages by local artist Sumako Cohn opens to the public at 11:30 a.m. today, with free gallery admission and light refreshments for the opening only.

Cohn’s work, a nostalgic look back at growing up in Hokkaido, Japan, will be on display at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaiçi through Oct. 3. Cohn will teach origami classes on Aug. 8 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and cut-out card making workshops Aug. 29 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

After today, admission will still be free for JCCH members, but general admission will be $5 for residents and $7 for everyone else. The workshops cost an additional $8 and require reservations.

For reservations, call 945-7633, ext. 29; for more information, visit www.jcch.com, call 945-7633 or e-mail info@jcch.com.