Volume 1 of the “Programming Girls!” series, “Lucy: Chase the Mysterious Message,” with Supervision by CANVAS Chairwoman Nanako Ishido, is now on sale!

http://canvas.ws/news/21988

CANVAS planned and provided supervision for a science fair project workshop using the “toio” robot toy!

http://canvas.ws/news/22041

The details page for “Workshop Collection in Minwara Week,” taking place in Sapporo on Saturday, August 3, and Sunday, August 4, has been published!

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

We’re hosting a programming workshop in collaboration with The Pokémon Company at KIDS’ WORKSHOP 2019 MIRAI SUMMER CAMP!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/22037

We’ll also take on the challenge of creating one-of-a-kind apps using “machine learning”—a type of artificial intelligence—and Scratch!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/22039

We’ve started accepting entries for the 4th National Elementary and Junior High School Programming Contest!

http://jjpc.jp/

An interview with Kazuki Hayashi, producer of NHK’s programming education show “Why!? Programming,” has been published on the programming education platform “Computer Science for ALL.”

http://csforall.jp/interview/3640/

01.　Top Picks and Featured News! 02.　CANVAS-Related Blog Updates! 03.　List of Media Coverage 04.　Latest Event Information!

We’ll also keep you updated with the latest news on Facebook and Twitter!
We’d love it if you “Like” or “Retweet” us♪

* This Newsletter is sent once a month to those interested in CANVAS’s activities.

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 try making it bounce with a “whoosh.” 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 Sapporo for the very first time!
A huge gathering of educational workshops on various themes! We’re also planning a workshop led by Yoshimoto comedians, packed with “creative tips.” Let’s spend a day together learning and laughing!

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

Let’s use the programming language “Scratch” to create a simple game that makes Pokémon move! This workshop offers a chance to experience the trending world of programming through a creative hands-on activity. You’ve always just played Pokémon games—why not try making one yourself this time? (Registration is now closed)

http://canvas.ws/workshop/22037

Can you find the photos featuring cats among a large collection of images? This is easy for humans, but difficult for computers. However, by using “machine learning”—a type of artificial intelligence technology—computers can learn to find them too. The possibilities are endless, from rock-paper-scissors to handwritten characters, smiling faces, and crying faces.Let’s use “Scratch”—a programming language developed by the MIT Media Lab—along with machine learning to create an app that doesn’t exist anywhere yet. (Registration is open from Monday, July 8, through Tuesday, July 16.)

http://canvas.ws/workshop/22039

A week full of excitement, featuring art-themed exhibitions, hands-on activities, and lectures! CANVAS is producing the special exhibition and workshops. Nurture your creativity, imagination, and expressive skills—let’s get up close and personal with art this summer!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/21912

We’re showcasing the work of Naoyuki Ito, who creates numerous contemporary art pieces that incorporate the mechanisms of science and technology. This exhibition explores the wonder and fascination of the artistic aspects of science and the scientific aspects of art.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/21943

The Green Workshop (GREEN WORKSHOP) is a monthly membership program that takes place in the lush natural surroundings of Ark Garden.Co-supervision by Akemi Sugii, Ark Garden’s full-time gardener, and CANVAS provides supervision for the program, which fosters children’s vibrant senses, physicality, and free sensibilities through interaction with nature and creative crafts throughout the four seasons.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/20738

Let’s make plant specimens—called “herbariums”—using various types of plants!
Once you’ve chosen your favorite plants, arrange them in a jar however you like and decorate it.Finally, add some oil, and your very own plant specimen (herbarium) is complete! We’ll also share some fun facts about plants and tips on how to make the dried flowers used in herbariums!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/21681

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

http://canvas.ws/workshop/20795

The “Hands-On Crafting Stadium” is a hands-on event where member companies of the Japan Manufacturing Council come together to host workshops and other activities, all aimed at sharing the joy of crafting, science, and technology with children. We’re holding it again this year!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/21820

“Kids Creative Lab” is a series of workshops that creates hubs for children’s play and learning in various spaces, such as universities and offices. We are currently accepting waitlist registrations for July–September.

http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/
laboratory/toudai20192nd_y.html
http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/
laboratory/toudai20192nd_s.html

This is a two-day workshop where participants will work together in groups to build “mechanical devices” using “BOSON”—electronic blocks that react to sound and light—and the “micro:bit” microcomputer! What kind of creations will you come up with 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 devices.”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 devices! We are currently accepting sign-ups for the waitlist.

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

Infrared light is used in TV remote controls. How can we use these invisible waves to create a target-shooting game? We’ll explore the inner workings of everyday mechanisms 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 waitlist registrations.

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—such as robots or electronics projects—there are no restrictions on programming languages or project formats. We look forward to receiving entries based on your free-flowing 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, including recommendations for the “Mitou” initiative and startup assistance!

https://u22procon.com/

From April through July, Kids Plaza Osaka will host programming workshops that even preschoolers can enjoy! No prior programming experience is necessary! Let’s use an iPad and the programming language “Scratch Jr.” to create “animated picture books”!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/17422

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

http://canvas.ws/workshop/10039

At the Shibuya City Children’s Science Center Hachilab, we’re hosting an exhibition of Digital Ehon books, featuring works that have won the Digital Ehon Award. The featured works for July are “Under Leaves” (Czech Republic), “AR Periodic Table” (Japan), and “Bloom by Megalearn” (Sweden).

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

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

・June 5: AERA with Kids 2019 Summer Issue – CANVAS Chairwoman Nanako Ishido

・June 5: President Family, Summer 2019 Issue—Nanakko Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS

・June 6: Kimi no Todai – CANVAS Chairwoman Nanako Ishido

・June 6: RiseMom – 4th National Programming Competition for Elementary and Junior High School Students

・June 7: FUTURE IS NOW: CANVAS Chairwoman Nanako Ishido

・June 10: CNET Japan – The 4th National Programming Competition for Elementary and Junior High School Students

・June 20: Programming+: 4th National Elementary and Junior High School Programming Competition

Click here for details

Below is information on July 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, submitted by organizers and related parties.
Submit your information here
:
>>http://canvas.ws/workshop

☆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 required membership dues.
How to Apply: Please contact the CANVAS Secretariat first.
http://canvas.ws/player

CANVAS MAIL MAGAZINE Issue 215 / Date of Distribution: July 8
, 2019
Publisher: CANVAS
, a Specified Nonprofit Corporation
Publisher: Nanako Ishido / Editor: Ayumi Mochizuki

Website: http://www.canvas.ws
Twitter: https://twitter.com/canvas_kids
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/canvas.jp
Address: 7-5-12
Yanaka, Taito-ku, Tokyo 1110-0001
TEL: 03-6802-7984　FAX: 03-6802-7986　E-mail: mm@canvas.ws