A mini version of “Workshop Collection”—“one of the world’s largest children’s creative events” designed to stimulate children’s creativity and expressiveness—will be held on November 26 at Keio University’s Mita Campus!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/11894

The “Business Future Conference” was launched on “Social Panel by NIKKEI,” a community site operated by the Nikkei Inc. Nanako Ishido participated as a panelist alongside editorial board members and experts from the Nikkei Inc.!

http://canvas.ws/news/11917

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Featuring workshops and lectures by comedians using digital tools, this one-day-only event offers a special experience exploring children’s creativity through the lens of “comedy”! There’s plenty of fun content, including new ways to create objects using 3D printers, robot programming, and workshops hosted by Keio University’s Graduate School of Media Design!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/11894

This curriculum allows children to simultaneously experience programs that connect them with nature throughout the four seasons—with supervision provided by Ark Garden’s resident gardener, Akemi Sugii—and a variety of nature-themed arts and crafts programs across different genres offered by CANVAS.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/11870

The event runs from October 1 to 15. On October 10, we will host a hands-on concert for parents and children featuring Michael Spencer—a former violinist with the London Symphony Orchestra and a pioneer in music workshops—along with members of the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra.A scavenger hunt exploring the Ark Hills neighborhood is also scheduled to take place at the same time!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/11871

CANVAS will host kids’ workshops at Meiji University’s annual “Homecoming Day.” This year’s program is packed with activities, including building huge structures using only straws and collecting butterflies from patterns drawn by mechanical creatures!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/11872

A monthly workshop series for children held in Musashi-Kosugi. We’ve released the program schedule for October through December.

October

ＭＥＳＨをつかって新しいスポーツをつくろう！

November–December
http://canvas.ws/workshop/11852

Participants will create projects using the “Scratch” programming language. Beginners are very welcome!

For Kids

【子供向け講座】プログラミングディin那須町

For Adults
http://canvas.ws/workshop/11847

A new programming course for children as young as preschool age has started at Galaxy City in Adachi Ward. Come have fun trying out the children’s programming language “Scratch Jr.”!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/10039

With a “Halloween” theme, we’ll create monsters that are pop, cute, and incorporate digital elements. There will also be a 3D printer demonstration on the day of the event!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/11893

At “LaLaport Shonan Hiratsuka,” which is set to have its grand opening in October, we’ll be holding a workshop using “Digital Ehon”—a new type of picture book that’s fun to read and also allows children to express themselves just like they would with drawing paper or clay!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/11978

The Kids Creative Lab 3-Month Series has been a huge hit! This time, we’ll make clay glow and add tails to our creations. We can’t wait to see how everyone’s discoveries and flashes of inspiration will spread throughout the lab!

Kids Creative Lab in Daikanyama (Oct–Dec)

キッズクリエイティブ研究所in代官山（10-12月）

Kids Creative Lab in Tokyo University Hongo (Oct–Dec)
http://canvas.ws/workshop/11381
Kids Creative Lab at Digital Hollywood (October–December)
http://canvas.ws/workshop/11796

Children are artists. Using the various materials and tools displayed at the “Museum Just for Kids,” they create freely. What will they discover today? What will they be able to do…? No matter how often they visit, this is a space for play and learning that sparks that sense of excitement every time.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/855

Let’s think about how to use Twitter better and try making a short video with Twitter as the theme!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/11373

We’ve teamed up with engineers to reinvent traditional games—inspired by those depicted in Bruegel’s “Children’s Games”—using digital technology. Come play, experience, and discover the magic of play! Registration is now open for the workshop on October 10 using the digital maker tool MESH!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/11256

We are hosting a lecture featuring Mr. Tomotaka Takahashi, the creator of “KiRoBo,” the world’s first robotic astronaut. He will discuss the joy of science and the future of robotics, interspersed with robot demonstrations.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/11926

A keynote lecture by Associate Professor Fujimura of Naruto University of Education will be followed by a panel discussion.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/11891

“CANVAS LIBRARY” introduces [books], [videos], and [toys] that stimulate children’s intellectual curiosity and foster their creativity through play and learning.This month’s featured selector is interior designer Hisae Igarashi! The picture book Ms. Igarashi recommends is *My First Encounter with Math*. Click the URL below for details.

http://canvas-library.net/selector/1164

CANVAS Magazine: Children’s Media Lab Archive #03
The “Children and Food” series has begun! We’re bringing you an archive of a talk featuring the culinary creative unit Goma as our guest.

http://canvas.ws/magazine

In the July issue of our Newsletter, we announced that the Workshop Collection would be held in Tokyo next March; however, due to various circumstances, the event has been canceled.
We sincerely apologize for this disappointing news to everyone who has been looking forward to the event. We kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation.

Nanako Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS, has been appointed to the judging panel for the 4th Platinum Grand Prix.

http://canvas.ws/news/11977

CANVAS Chair Nanako Ishido participated as a moderator in the symposium commemorating the release of “Envisioning Dreams, Making Plans, and Taking Action: Financial Empowerment Through Collective Thinking.”

http://canvas.ws/news/11979

The “Business Future Conference” has been launched on “Social Panel by NIKKEI,” a community site operated by the Nikkei. Nanako Ishido will participate as a panelist alongside editorial board members and experts from the Nikkei.

http://canvas.ws/news/11917

We have posted coverage of the BASE WORKSHOP “ARK HILLS KIDS COMMUNITY BASE GREEN WORKSHOP” held on August 27.

http://canvas.ws/project/base

We have posted videos and workshop highlights from the “English Challenge: Sumida Town Helper Movie” project, held from July to September, in which middle school students living or attending school in Sumida Ward interviewed foreign residents and created videos.

http://canvas.ws/project/sumida_otasuke

Kids Creative Institute
(at Digital Hollywood / at the University of Tokyo Hongo Campus / at Daikanyama Children’s Museum / at Daikanyama) We’ve posted photos and artwork from these events.

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

We’ve posted highlights and works from the “Michibiki Kids: Let’s Try Our Hand at Anime Production!” event held on September 19.

http://michibiki.space/topics/event_workshop.html
http://qzss.go.jp/events/kids-miraikan_160929.html

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

・September 1: Featured in “Programming+” – CANVAS Chairwoman Nanako Ishido

・September 9: Sankei Shimbun – Nanako Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS

・September 12: Association for the Promotion of Art Education website – “Workshop Collection in Sendai Trust City”

・September 15: “Peta Peta♪ Masking Tape Art” featured in the Magical Mirai 2016 post-event report

・September 21: Nishinippon Shimbun – “Workshop Collection in Fukuoka”

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Below is information on October 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.

おはなしサイエンス「宝もの箱〜並べて、比べて、分ける」

Scratchを使った親子プログラミング無料体験会、シューティングゲーム作りコース（年長さんから小学生）

GEMS Cafe 33「シャボン玉フェスティバル〜秋の夜長に満月シャボン玉」

「子ども向け心理学実験教材の開発・ワークショップアイデアソン」2016参加者募集！！

CANVAS is always looking for information on various events centered around children’s creativity and self-expression from organizers and related parties.
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:
>>http://canvas.ws/workshop

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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.
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CANVAS MAIL MAGAZINE Issue 181 / Distribution Date: October 3
, 2016
Publisher: CANVAS
, Specified Nonprofit Corporation
Publisher: Nanako Ishido / Editors: Ryoko Watanabe, Ayumi Mochizuki

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