The International Digital Ehon Fair 2017 has announced the 5th Digital Ehon Awards and has begun accepting submissions.<n
Tomoe Shinohara, a TV personality and artist, and Kiyoko Matsuoka, Deputy Director of the Itabashi City Art Museum, have been appointed as judges!

http://d-childrensbookfair.net/
http://www.digitalehonaward.net/

Tohoku’s First Workshop Collection! A Report from the Event!
Workshop Collection at Sendai Trust City

http://canvas.ws/magazine/canvas_workshop_report_04

The First “Workshop Collection Mini”! Event Report!
Workshop Collection Mini at Keio Mita KMD Forum

http://canvas.ws/magazine/canvas_workshop_report_05

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The “International Digital Ehon Fair 2017” is one of the world’s largest digital book fairs, showcasing Digital Ehon from around the globe. This year, it will be held on Saturday, May 27, and Sunday, May 28, at the University of Tokyo! We are currently accepting submissions for exhibition!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/12875

The “Digital Ehon Award” is the gateway to success for Digital Ehon creators. Starting this year, Tomoe Shinohara—a TV personality and artist—and Kiyoko Matsuoka, Deputy Director of the Itabashi City Art Museum, have joined the judging panel. The world’s best Digital Ehon will be selected by a prestigious panel of nine judges!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/12867

The Kids Creative Lab 3-Month Series has been a huge hit! This time, we’ll conduct big experiments centered on the theme of “sliding” and try our hand at creating Digital Ehon.
I wonder how everyone’s discoveries and flashes of inspiration will spread throughout the lab?

Kids Creative Lab in Daikanyama (Jan–Mar)
http://canvas.ws/workshop/12596
Kids Creative Lab in the University of Tokyo Hongo Campus (Jan–Mar)
http://canvas.ws/workshop/12605

This year-long program uses “ARK Garden”—a symbol of ARK Hills’ lush greenery—as a venue to create opportunities for children to interact with nature, where they can engage their five senses, physicality, and free creativity. The curriculum allows children to simultaneously experience programs that engage them with the diverse natural environment throughout the four seasons, under the supervision of Akemi Sugii, Ark Garden’s dedicated gardener, and a variety of arts and crafts programs across different genres, all centered on the theme of nature, led by CANVAS.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/12977

“Digital Ehon”—new tools for children to play and learn—are gathering in force at the Saku City Children’s Future Museum! The exhibition runs through January 18. On January 14 and 15, we’ll be hosting a workshop with Mr. Asakura, the creator of “Pikke,” where participants can create a one-of-a-kind Digital Ehon!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/12606

“Programming Day in Nasu Town” is a series of workshops held in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, as part of “Programming for ALL,” a project to promote programming education jointly organized by Microsoft and CANVAS. In the first half, Nao Hoshino (Representative of Nasu-Shiobara Creative Lab), who is working to promote programming education in Nasu Town, will give a lecture on programming education.In the afternoon, let’s try out “Biscuit,” a visual programming language that lets you program just like drawing!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/12825

“Programming Day in Nasu Town” is a series of workshops held in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, as part of “Programming for ALL,” a project to promote programming education jointly led by Microsoft and CANVAS.
We’ll hold a programming workshop using “Chibi:bit,” a micro:bit-compatible device developed in the UK for programming education. Let’s have fun making LEDs blink! Beginners are more than welcome!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/12824

The Kids Creative Lab series has been a huge hit, and we’re thrilled to announce that it’s coming to Fukuoka!
Let’s use lots of matchsticks to build your very own “structure”!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/13091

Children are artists. At the “Museum Just for Kids,” they freely create using the various materials and tools on display. What will they discover today? What will they be able to do…? It’s a space for play and learning that sparks that sense of excitement every time they visit, no matter how often.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/855

A new programming course for preschoolers and up has started at Adachi City Galaxy City. Come have fun experiencing “Scratch Jr,” a programming language designed for children!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/10039

In this music room, there are no recorders, trumpets, or melodicas. The only instruments here are everyone’s “bodies.” How does the human voice work? Have you ever heard surprising music made with just the voice? Come experience the wonders of the voice and a new way to play with music! On Sunday, January 22, we’ll be hosting a workshop led by sound artist Seiichiro Matsumura, where you’ll create music using your own voice as the raw material!

Exhibition

声の音楽室 はく・すう・かなでる

Workshop
http://canvas.ws/workshop/12668

In Akita, we’ve carefully selected and are offering hands-on programs for children that combine learning with fun.While offering programs that spark curiosity, this event will also serve as a place to nurture the creativity and expressive abilities of the children who will shape the future. Also taking place at the same venue is “teamLab Island – Learn! The Future Amusement Park – in Akita,” an educational project led by teamLab!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/12086

* Limited to high school students (Session 1) and middle school students (Session 3) residing or attending school in Kanagawa Prefecture
A professor from the Graduate School of Film and New Media at Tokyo University of the Arts, who has been involved in the production and research of visual works in the fields of film, animation, and media art, will lead classes focused on teaching children how to appreciate film.

Session 1

第1回東京藝術大学大学院映像研究科によるこどものためのシアター

Session 3
http://canvas.ws/workshop/12871

There is a wide variety of nature thriving all around us. Hop aboard the Toden Arakawa Line and set off on an expedition to discover nature within the city! The Toden tram is at the service of our entire exploration team. Join Team Leader Hiroshi Sasaki—a pro at wildlife exploration—as we search for nature within the scenery visible from the tram!
We are currently accepting registrations for the waiting list.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/12768

“CANVAS LIBRARY” introduces [books], [videos], and [toys] that stimulate children’s intellectual curiosity and nurture their creativity through play and learning.This month’s featured selector is Kiri, a professor at Joshibi University of Art and Design and a visual producer! The book Kiri recommends is *The Butterfly Garden*. Click the URL below for more details.

http://canvas-library.net/selector/1023

Following last year, Chairwoman Nanako Ishido has been appointed as a member of the Information and Communications Council.

http://canvas.ws/news/13083

Chairwoman Nanako Ishido will speak at a workshop hosted by the Japan Society for Educational Media titled “Considering the Pros and Cons of Digital Textbooks.”

http://canvas.ws/news/13084

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

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

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

・Dec. 1: “Information Management” December Issue—Nanakko Ishido, CANVAS Chairperson

・Dec. 14: Mado no Mori – “Computer Science for ALL”

・Dec. 16: Resemam – International Digital Ehon Fair 2017, 5th Digital Ehon Awards

・Dec. 17: Shinano Mainichi Shimbun (Morning Edition) – “The World Expands Through Digital Ehon” Exhibition

・Dec. 18: Nihon Keizai Shimbun—Nanakko Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS

・Dec. 19: ICT Education News—International Digital Ehon Fair 2017, 5th Digital Ehon Awards

・Dec. 21: Jimoto TV “Welcome Back! TOKYO” Minecraft Workshop—Introduction to Programming with Minecraft

・Dec. 23 Saku Citizen Newspaper: “The World Expands Through Digital Ehon” Exhibition

・Dec. 23　FASHON PRESS　Workshop Collection Mini in Osaka

・Jan. 6　 Best Mobile App Awards　 International Digital Ehon Fair 2017, 5th Digital Ehon Awards

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Below is information on January 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 directly for details regarding each event.

キャンディでアートしよう！『キャンディ・ドラゴン』

CANVAS is always accepting event information from organizers and related parties, with a focus on children’s creativity and expressiveness.
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 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.
http://canvas.ws/player

CANVAS MAIL MAGAZINE Issue 184 / Distribution Date: January 13
, 2017
Publisher: CANVAS
, Specified Nonprofit Corporation
Publisher: Nanako Ishido / Editors: Ryoko Watanabe, Ayumi Mochizuki

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