August 12: Workshop Collection in Fukushima Ward Confirmed!

http://wsc.or.jp/workshop/page/article/7981.html

August 3–4: Workshop Collection at Minwara Week!

http://wsc.or.jp/workshop/page/article/7922.html

STEM Education Project by CANVAS × Salesforce
Workshop participants at Kids Plaza Osaka Surpass 6,000!

http://canvas.ws/news/22196

Perfect for summer vacation research projects! Applications are now being accepted for the National Elementary and Junior High School Programming Contest!

http://jjpc.jp/

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What can you do with ink, a brush, and paper? Take a deep breath in, then out. Glide the brush smoothly, stop it with a light tap, or let it spring up with a flick. Join Chiaki from ASOBO LAB, a creative workshop in Copenhagen, and have fun with calligraphy while getting a taste of English.

http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/
laboratory/sc2019_shodo.html

“Workshop Collection,” a project aimed at promoting and developing workshops nationwide that stimulate children’s creativity and expressive abilities, is being held in Fukushima Ward, Osaka Prefecture! A wide variety of educational workshops on various themes are all gathered here!

http://wsc.or.jp/workshop/page/article/7981.html

“Workshop Collection,” a project aimed at promoting and developing workshops nationwide that stimulate children’s creativity and self-expression, will be held for the first time in Sapporo!
A wide variety of educational workshops on various themes will be on offer!

http://wsc.or.jp/workshop/page/article/7922.html

Learn the secrets of everyday technology through hands-on creation! Hands-on exhibits and workshops for children will be held again this year at the JR Tower, directly connected to Sapporo Station in Hokkaido!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/21974

We’ve gathered a collection of exciting workshops centered around the themes of the ocean and pirates. Additionally, an exhibition of Digital Ehon will be held at the same venue throughout August.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/22264

The Digital Ehon Exhibition is currently underway at TOKYO GLOBAL GATEWAY! Experience Digital Ehon books from Australia, the Czech Republic, the UK, and the U.S. in English.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/22374

The Green Workshop (GREEN WORKSHOP) is a monthly membership program that takes place in the lush natural setting of Ark Garden.Co-supervision is provided by Ms. Akemi Sugii, Ark Garden’s full-time gardener, and CANVAS. The program fosters children’s developing senses, physicality, and free creativity through interaction with nature and arts and crafts activities throughout the four seasons.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/20738

A week full of excitement featuring art-themed exhibitions, hands-on activities, and lectures! CANVAS will produce the special exhibitions and workshops. Nurture your rich sensibilities, creativity, and expressive abilities—let’s get up close and personal with art this summer!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/21912

Children are artists. At the “Museum Just for Kids,” they can freely create using the various materials and tools provided. It’s a space for play and learning that sparks excitement every time they visit, no matter how often. Starting in fiscal year 2019, it will be held at “Galax City” in Adachi Ward.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/20795

We are pleased to welcome Mr. Kenichi Yamazaki, a stencil-carving artisan who has been working in Kyoto for over 40 years, as our instructor. In this workshop, participants will first watch a stencil dyeing demonstration by Mr. Yamazaki, followed by a hands-on stencil dyeing experience.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/22358

A simple square piece of cloth can be tied and wrapped to become packaging for various items, a bag, or a scarf… Ms. Mitsuko Harano and Ms. Miyuki Sato from the Furoshiki Research Group will teach us how to wrap and use furoshiki.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/22360

Join us for a workshop where you’ll try your hand at designing furoshiki, led by art director and graphic designer Yuka Shiramoto.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/22361

This two-day workshop involves working in groups to build “mechanical devices” using “BOSON,” electronic building blocks that react to sound and light, and the “micro:bit” microcomputer! What kind of creations will you make by programming the electronic blocks and combining various materials? At the end, let’s connect everyone’s creations and play with the mechanical contraptions! We are currently accepting registrations for the waiting list.

http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/
laboratory/sc2019stem02.html

This program uses “BOSON,” electronic blocks that react to sound and light, and is designed so that even lower elementary school students can enjoy participating. Participants will work together in groups to build “mechanical contraptions.”By combining electronic blocks with various materials, what kind of creations will they come up with? At the end, let’s connect everyone’s creations and play with the mechanical contraptions! We are currently accepting waitlist registrations.

http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/
laboratory/sc2019stem01.html

Infrared light is used in TV remote controls, too. How can we use these invisible waves to create a target-shooting game? We’ll take a peek inside the mechanisms around us and build our own creations from scratch.This is a slightly more advanced electronics workshop held over two days. At the end, let’s come up with ways to play with the target-shooting game we built ourselves! We are currently accepting registrations for the waiting list.

http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/
laboratory/sc2019stem03.html

Whether it’s software—such as programs, apps, games, or videos—that runs on PCs, smartphones, or tablets, or hardware like robots or electronics projects, there are no restrictions on programming languages or project formats. We look forward to receiving entries based on your creative and free-thinking ideas again this year!

http://jjpc.jp/

The U-22 Programming Contest is a competition for the next generation of IT engineers who will pioneer a new future with their own ideas. Winners of the top prize—the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award—will receive not only a cash prize but also various forms of support to help them take the next step, such as recommendations for the “Mitou” (Uncharted) Initiative and startup assistance!

https://u22procon.com/

We hold monthly programming classes for preschoolers and up at Adachi Ward’s Galaxy City. Come have fun trying out “Scratch Jr,” a programming language designed for children!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/10039

Hands-on exhibits where children can play with science, engineering, and technology to become familiar with the mechanisms around them.
Create creatures by using screws as limbs, study walking while playing with robots, or create a slightly mysterious world of color and light—there are plenty of fun experiences to enjoy!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/21123

The Children’s Science Center Hachi Lab in Shibuya Ward is currently hosting an exhibition of Digital Ehon, featuring primarily the winners of the Digital Ehon Award.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/21167

We have posted photos and works from the Kids Creative Institute (at the University of Tokyo Hongo Campus and at the Children’s Museum).

http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/index.html

・CANVAS Chairperson Nanako Ishido appeared alongside Yamaguchi Prefecture Governor Tsugumasa Muraoka and others at the “Talk Session on Nurturing People for a New Era,” held at Yamaguchi University on July 20.

・An article written by CANVAS Chairwoman Nanako Ishido will be featured in the Reiwa 2 elementary school sixth-grade Japanese language textbook (published by Mitsumura Tosho).

https://www.mitsumura-tosho.co.jp/2020s_kyokasho/kokugo/

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

・July 1: Gakken Encyclopedia Brochure – CANVAS Chairwoman Nanako Ishido

・July 16 Jiji Press: What and How to Teach in Programming Education

・July 18: ICT Education News—What and How to Teach in Programming Education

・July 20: Tokyu Hands Hint Magazine – Programming Education

・July 30　AERA English Special Issue: Choosing Elementary Schools to Strengthen English Skills in 2020—Nanako Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS

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Below is information on August 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 looking for information on various events centered around children’s creativity and self-expression from organizers and related parties.
Submit your event here
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☆CANVAS is always looking for individuals and organizations to become supporting members.
Supporting members are individuals or organizations who endorse the objectives of the NPO CANVAS and pay the corresponding membership dues.
How to Apply: Please contact the CANVAS Secretariat first.
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CANVAS MAIL MAGAZINE Issue 216 / Distribution Date: August 1
, 2019
Publisher: CANVAS
, Specified Nonprofit Corporation
Publisher: Nanako Ishido / Editor: Ayumi Mochizuki

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