It has been confirmed that the Workshop Collection at Yoshimoto will be held on March 17.

http://wsc.or.jp/workshop/page/article/7554.html

"The Programming Picture Book," translated and under Supervision by CANVAS Chair Nanako Ishido, has been released.

http://canvas.ws/news/20829

Applications are now being accepted for the 2019 Kids Creative Institute.

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

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The “Kids Creative Lab” is a series of workshops that create hubs for children’s play and learning in various spaces, such as
universities and offices. This year, we’ll focus on “Communicate”—one of the Lab’s themes, which includes “Feel, Think, Create, and Communicate”—and explore how to showcase your own work.

Lab at the University of Tokyo Hongo: Year-Long Preschool Class
Lab at the University of Tokyo Hongo: Year-Long Elementary School Class
Lab at the University of Tokyo Hongo: April–June Preschool Class
Lab at the University of Tokyo Hongo: April–June Elementary School Class

“Workshop Collection,” a project aimed at promoting and developing workshops nationwide that stimulate
children’s creativity and expressive abilities, will be held at Yoshimoto Kogyo’s Tokyo headquarters!
Set in an elementary school building right in the heart of Shinjuku, this event brings together a wide variety of educational workshops on various themes! We’re also planning workshops led by Yoshimoto comedians packed with “tips for creativity.” Let’s spend a day together laughing and learning!

http://wsc.or.jp/workshop/page/article/7554.html

The Green Workshop (GREEN WORKSHOP) is a monthly membership program that takes place amidst the lush natural surroundings of Ark Garden.Co-supervision is provided by Ark Garden’s dedicated gardener, Ms. Akemi Sugii, and CANVAS. The program nurtures children’s vibrant senses, physicality, and free creativity through interaction with nature and arts and crafts throughout the four seasons.Registration for March is now open! Registration for the 2019 program is scheduled to begin soon! We’ll post an announcement on our website!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/17393

Children are artists. At the “Museum Just for Kids,” they 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 many times they come. Starting in the 2019 fiscal year, the program will be held at “Galax City” in Adachi Ward.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/20795

Team up with professional music creators to try your hand at making music using “KORG Gadget for Nintendo Switch”! Then, create dance moves to that music and dance along with professional dancers. Let’s express ourselves freely alongside music and dance professionals!
You might even pick up some tips on how to create music and dance, and how to express yourself!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/20546

This event aims to help “girls interested in STEM fields” create a future where they can thrive in society through hands-on creation. Find inspiration to shape your future dreams and career paths. Let’s all experience the joy of making things together! *CANVAS will be leading the event’s workshops.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/20737

As part of a special spring break program for elementary school students organized by the Nikkei, CANVAS will host a workshop where children can fully unleash their imagination to design a newspaper of the future!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/20739

The Ark Hills “Sakura Festival” is here! On April 6 and 7, CANVAS will host “Spring Garden Exploration!”—a chance to explore the lush gardens of Ark Hills. What kinds of creatures and plants can you find in the spring garden? Take your time exploring and make all sorts of discoveries!
*The “Ark Hills Cherry Blossom Festival” will be held for three days, from Friday, April 5, to Sunday, April 7.

https://kidsclub-skip.jp/lp/201902_skipland

A theater turned into a campground?! We’re bringing back the event that was a huge hit last summer—one that parents and children of all ages, including babies, can enjoy together! The theme of this series is “Summer Festival.”We hope you’ll come to KAAT to spend a relaxing time with your children and family—just as you might enjoy music to your heart’s content at a venue surrounded by nature on a day off. That’s the spirit behind this event. It’s designed for you to enjoy the entire theater experience—sipping drinks, listening to music, and sometimes even dancing together.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/20769

Now in its fourth year in Fukuoka, Workshop Collection in Fukuoka 2019 will be held in an academic setting at the lecture building on the Kyushu University Ito Campus in Nishi Ward, Fukuoka City!
We’ve gathered workshops covering science, electronics, digital technology, and art and design—all designed to help children discover the wonders of making things through play and develop the kind of thinking that sparks ideas and creativity!

https://wsc-fukuoka.jp/

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

http://canvas.ws/workshop/10039

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

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Below is information on events in March. 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 other stakeholders.
Submit your event here
:
http://canvas.ws/workshop

☆CANVAS is always looking for individuals and organizations to become supporting members.
Supporting members are individuals or organizations who agree with the objectives of the NPO CANVAS and are willing to pay the membership fee.
How to Apply: Please contact the CANVAS Secretariat first.
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CANVAS MAIL MAGAZINE Issue 211 / Distribution Date: March 1
, 2019
Publisher: CANVAS
, a Specified Nonprofit Corporation
Publisher: Nanako Ishido / Editor: Ayumi Mochizuki

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