We’re announcing the workshops that will be featured at “Workshop Collection in Chomorrow 2023,” taking place on Sunday, September 17, and Monday, September 18 (holiday) at Tokyo Port City Takeshiba!

>> Details >> “Change Tomorrow” Official Website

“Workshop Collection in Yamaguchi 2023” is confirmed for Saturday, November 11, and Sunday, November 12!

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Kids Creative Institute: October–December STEAM Course (Advanced Level)—Build Your Own Original Factory and Become a Kawasaki Engineer! Registration is now open! Institute in Takeshiba: Generative AI Series, Part 1! Use generative AI to program! Let’s create a glowing product! Registration is now open! We’re pleased to welcome Douglas Rushkoff, author of *The Digital Life-and-Death Race*, as our special guest lecturer!

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We’ve opened submissions for the 8th National Elementary and Junior High School Programming Competition and the 2nd National High School Programming Competition!

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It’s official: “Workshop Collection in Chomorrow 2023,” a workshop expo designed to spark children’s creativity and expressiveness, will be held on Sunday, September 17, and Monday, September 18 (a national holiday) at Tokyo Port City Takeshiba! This year’s event brings together workshops that encourage children to think about the future—covering topics such as robotics, VR, programming, and environmental issues. There will even be a plaza filled with robots and a space where you can try out superhuman wheelchair sports! Some workshops are making their debut this year! The detailed program is now available online, so be sure to check it out!

On Saturday, September 23, and Sunday, September 24, CANVAS will be hosting two types of programming workshops for preschoolers through middle school students at the Tokyo Game Show Family Game Park—a place where kids can not only play games but also create and have fun! ★A numbered ticket, distributed on-site the day of the event, is required to participate (first-come, first-served). Please check the website for details. *The number of numbered tickets is limited. Depending on the situation, you may not be able to participate even if you visit the venue.

Let’s try creating a program that makes LEDs light up using generative AI! What colors and kinds of lights will we create? We’re pleased to welcome Douglas Rushkoff, author of *The Digital Pre-Competition*, as our special guest lecturer! This might be your chance to hear about the future of digital technology!

This is the highly popular Kids Creative Lab 3-Month Series! Try illustrating stories, go on a creature exploration, or reflect on yourself… How will everyone’s discoveries and flashes of inspiration spread throughout the lab?

Preschoolers >> Registration & Details
Elementary School Students >> Registration & Details

Do you know why factories need robots? The world of factories is something we rarely get to see in our daily lives. Their layouts and the robots that work there hold incredible secrets of technology and efficiency… This project-based inquiry workshop is adapted from a class conducted by Kawasaki Heavy Industries at a National College of Technology, designed to be enjoyable for elementary school students.
*This is a 6-session series. We hope you’ll join us for the entire series!

>>October Trial Session : Details & Registration
>>October–December: Details & Registration
>>January–March: Details & Registration

Children are artists. Using the various materials and tools displayed at the “Museum Just for Kids,” they’ll freely create their own works. Artworks, objects before they become artworks, the passage of time, and the movements that emerge—these are the essence of this museum. What will you discover today? What will you be able to do…? No matter when or how often you visit, this is a space for play and learning that sparks that sense of excitement every time. *Now accepting registrations for sessions starting in October!

>> Registration & Details

The GREEN WORKSHOP operates in the lush natural setting of Ark Garden.Co-supervision is provided by Ms. Akemi Sugii, Ark Garden’s dedicated gardener, and CANVAS. This program fosters children’s vibrant senses, creativity, and rich sensibilities through activities that let them play, learn, and nurture nature throughout the four seasons.

>>Registration & Details

This is an online symposium hosted by Learning of Tomorrow. We are pleased to welcome Mr. Kazunari Matoba, Executive Officer at Benesse Corporation and General Manager of the Elementary School Division, Extracurricular Learning Company, who will discuss the background behind the launch of generative AI services for elementary school students and future developments.

>>Registration & Details

Let’s Create Together! We held the “Let’s Learn Through Workshops!” event as part of the Children’s Basic Ordinance Project. >>Details

・Nanako Ishido has been appointed to the Kanazawa City DX Council for a second consecutive year.

“Nikkei Premier: What Are Smart Kids Doing on Their Smartphones?” by Nanako Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS, is now on sale from Nikkei Publishing! >>Details

“The Cutting Edge of Online Education in Japan,” edited by CANVAS Chair Nanako Ishido, is now on sale! >>Details　

★ Nanako Ishido’s blog has been updated!
https://creativekids.jp/nanako/

Below is information on September events. The CANVAS website is packed with information on workshops and events nationwide!
Be sure to check it out!

http://canvas.ws/workshop *Please contact the organizers of each event directly for details.

CANVAS is always accepting event information from organizers and related parties, with a focus on children’s creativity and self-expression.
Submit your event here
:https://canvas.ws/workshop

CANVAS MAIL MAGAZINE Issue 266 / Distribution Date: September 6, 2023
Publisher: CANVAS
Publisher-in-Charge: Nanako Ishido / Editor: Ayumi Mochizuki

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