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CANVAS Mail No. 168
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■ This Month’s Top Picks ■

★ August 29–30: Workshop Collection 11 in Shibuya
Thank you to everyone who attended!
Reports and the Kids Workshop Award results are now available!
http://wsc.or.jp/photo11th.html
http://wsc.or.jp/workshop/award

We were featured in numerous newspapers, radio stations, and websites, including the Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Asahi Shimbun, and Mainichi Shimbun!
Footage from the event was broadcast on Fuji TV’s FNN News.
http://www.fnn-news.com/news/headlines/articles/CONN00301506.html
It’s also scheduled to air soon on Nippon TV’s “SENSORS”! Be sure to check it out!
http://www.ntv.co.jp/program/detail/21843594.html

★The International Digital Ehon Fair, featuring approximately 350 entries from about 45 countries worldwide, is now open to the public!
We’ve also announced the winners of the Digital Ehon Awards.
http://d-childrensbookfair.net/
http://www.digitalehonaward.net/news/20150829.html

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01. Top Picks and Featured News!
02. CANVAS-Related Blog Updates!
03. List of Media Coverage
04. Latest Event Information!
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01. Top Picks and Featured News!
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■ August 29–30: “CANVAS”-Produced Event—One of the World’s Largest Children’s Creative Events
Workshop Collection 11 in Shibuya
Thank you for coming! & Our report is now available!

Report Page >> http://wsc.or.jp/photo11th.html
Results of the 6th Kids Workshop Awards Announced! >> http://wsc.or.jp/workshop/award

☆This Saturday on Nippon TV’s “SENSORS,”
Workshop Collection 11 in Shibuya will be featured!
Under the theme “Technology × Children,” announcer Yuka Hatashita experienced three workshops selected by “SENSORS.”
In addition, CANVAS Chairman Ishido spoke about how children can learn by utilizing technology.

“SENSORS” airs Saturday, September 12, from 25:40 to 26:10.
Nippon TV *Kanto Local*
*Broadcast times are subject to change.
http://www.ntv.co.jp/program/detail/21843594.html
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■The International Digital Ehon Fair has ended! Entries are now on display!
The International Digital Ehon Fair brought together approximately 350 entries from 35 countries around the world.
Entries are now on display! A report on the event will be published soon—stay tuned!

[Details] http://d-childrensbookfair.net/
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■Winning Entries from the 4th Digital Ehon Awards Are Now Available!
At the Shibuya TOD Building, bustling with activity from the “Workshop Collection 11 in Shibuya” event,
we held the results announcement and awards ceremony!
This year, we received approximately 200 entries not only from Japan but also from 26 countries around the world.

[Details] http://www.digitalehonaward.net/news/20150829.html
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■ [For Adults] “MESH” Digital Makerspace Tool Instructor Training Session
CANVAS and the “MESH” team are collaborating to hold an adult training session and a children’s workshop simultaneously!
MESH is an eraser-sized electronic tag developed by Sony that offers a variety of functions.
Anyone can easily get started with digital making, even without any special knowledge.
We are hosting this training session to bring the MESH experience to as many children as possible.

[Details]http://canvas.ws/workshop/4012
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■ Everyone Can Be an Inventor! “MESH” Hands-On Workshop
Solve small everyday problems with your own ingenuity!
Let’s try using “MESH,” a tool that makes it easy to bring your inventions and ideas to life!
Experience a new way of creating by combining familiar elements like “light,” “switches,” “motion,” and “computers”!

[Details]http://canvas.ws/workshop/4014
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■ Children’s Media Lab Vol. 8: “Children and Animation 2”
A learning space for adults that comprehensively explores the relationship between children and media to create new value:
Children’s Media Lab. The theme for the 8th session is “Children and Animation 2.”
Our guest is Ryo Inoue, a video creator who handles all aspects—lyrics, composition, animation, and vocals—for NHK E-Tele’s popular program “Bijutune!,” which introduces famous artworks from around the world through songs and animation.
Ryo Inoue, the visual creator behind the popular NHK E-Tele program "Bijutune!", which introduces famous artworks from around the world through songs and animation.

[Details] http://www.a-m-u.jp/event/2015/09/kodomo-medialab-vol8.html
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■mikke parc: Stop-Motion Animation Workshop—Everyone’s Imaginary Zoo
At “mikke parc,” a space created by PARCO where parents and children can discover fun together,
there are plenty of CANVAS workshops!
With the theme of “Imaginary Zoo,” let’s try making stop-motion
animation on tablets! What kind of animals will you create?

[Details] http://www.parco.co.jp/parco/mikkeparc/workshop/detail/010148.php
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■ Chalkboard Workshop “The Black and Shape Laboratory” at Daimaru Kobe Store
A CANVAS chalkboard workshop will be featured at “Mama Festa @ KOBE” held at Daimaru Kobe Store!
Use quirky experimental tools and draw to your heart’s content in this magical chalkboard space!

[Details] http://canvas.ws/workshop/4140
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■ LaLaport Toyosu: Let’s all draw sea creatures together to complete “TOYOSU AQUARIUM”!

Are fish the only creatures that live in the ocean? Starfish, crabs, shellfish, and even seaweed are living things, too.
This workshop invites you to think about what lives in the “ocean” right around you and bring your ideas to life.

みんなで海の生き物を描いて「TOYOSU AQUARIUM」を完成させよう！

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■Kids Creative Institute Series

☆in Daikanyama: A Museum Just for Kids—Objects, Materials, and Tools Exhibition—
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/daikanyama_m/

☆in Daikanyama: 3-Month Series (Oct–Dec)
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/daikanyama/3rd.html

☆in Meiji: 3-Month Series (Oct–Dec)
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/meiji/11th.html

☆in Shibuya: Workshops for Children and Adults
[Details]http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/shibuya/index.html

☆in Nishi-Azabu: A Museum Just for Kids—Exhibition of Objects, Materials, and Tools—
[Details]http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/nishiazabu/

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~Activity Reports~
■August Kids Creative Institute (at Meiji University / in Shibuya /
at the University of Tokyo Hongo Campus / in Nishi-Azabu / at the Children’s Only Museum in Daikanyama /
in Daikanyama / Atelier BAUHAUS / Summer Camp 2015 Clay Animation Workshop
Start-Up Course & Master Course / Summer Camp Art Course /
Summer Creature Exploration Team) have been posted along with the participants’ artwork.

Click here for details
http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/index.html

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02. CANVAS-Related Blog Updates!
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★ Nanako Ishido’s blog has been updated!
https://creativekids.jp/nanako/

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03. List of Media Coverage
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* Issho ni Net: Summer Vacation Is Here! Parents and Kids Take on Animation Together
* Issho ni Net: “Sumidaya Samachi 15” Child Reporters at the National Food Education Promotion Conference!
* Yomiuri Shimbun: Programming Education Using the “Raspberry Pi”
* Mynavi News: “Problem-Solving” Robot Programming Course
* Broadcasting Media Research 12: Nanako Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS
＊ Nikkei Shimbun Editorial: Nanako Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS
＊ Social Education (September Issue): Nanako Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS
＊ ReseMom: 4th Digital Ehon Award

Articles about Workshop Collection 11 in Shibuya
＊ Omotesando / * KENCHIKU / * Mainichi Shimbun / * Mynavi BOOKS / * Asahi Shimbun
＊ Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / * Cinema cafe.net / * Risemam / * Nikkei Shimbun / * Kenshu Shimbun
* Featured on FNN News / * Tokyo Exploration / * Yahoo! Kids / * Gadget Tsushin / * ecocolo
* Hanako Mama September Issue / * SALUS September Issue / * i-MAKER.news / * Milk Japan Blog /
＊ Global Edu/＊ Woman.excite Mama/＊ Mynavi News/＊ livedoor news/＊ “VERY” magazine, September issue
＊ TBS BooBoo★Kids/＊ J-WAVE/＊ Omotesando/＊ Shibuya Culture Project/＊ It’s Com

Click here for details >>http://canvas.ws/news
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04. New Event Information!
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Below is information on events for September. The CANVAS website is also packed with other
event information! Be sure to check it out!　http://www.canvas.ws
* Please contact the organizers directly for details regarding the events listed below.
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1) Dr. Grand Cafros’ Garden
Details: http://canvas.ws/ws-info/4100
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2) Picture Book Workshop with Hota-san
Details: http://canvas.ws/ws-info/4062
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3) Ton! Kachi! Kachi! Ton! Vol. 3: Apron Design Workshop
Details: http://canvas.ws/ws-info/4055
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4) Live Performance: “Singing and Chattering, Dancing and Chattering”
Details: http://canvas.ws/ws-info/4050
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5) Family Art Viewing for Ages 0 and Up: “Staring Contest with Pictures” with Your Baby
Details: http://canvas.ws/ws-info/3695
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6) Let’s Grow Your Seeds
Details: http://canvas.ws/ws-info/4023
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7) Art with the Five Senses♪ ~The Secret Box: What’s Inside?~
Details: http://canvas.ws/ws-info/4043
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8) Nature Session: Sound Work
Details: http://canvas.ws/ws-info/3656
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9) Workshop: Collaboration with Chihiro’s Lines
Details: http://canvas.ws/ws-info/3549
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10) Minoru Gotou’s Calligraphy Workshop
Details: http://canvas.ws/ws-info/3567
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11) Try Becoming a Character from a Famous Painting
Details: http://canvas.ws/ws-info/3559
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12) TEPIA Advanced Technology Museum: Robotics & 3D Printing Workshop
Details: http://canvas.ws/ws-info/3292
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CANVAS is always accepting information on various events—with a focus on children’s creativity and self-expression—from organizers and related parties.
Submit your event here >> http://canvas.ws/workshop

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*This Newsletter is also sent to individuals with whom CANVAS board members and staff have exchanged business cards in the past.
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CANVAS MAIL Issue 168 (September 10, 2015)
Publisher: CANVAS, Specified Nonprofit Corporation
Publisher-in-Charge: Nanako Ishido
Editor: Chigusa Kobayashi
URL: http://www.canvas.ws
Address: 6th Floor, Kase Building, 2-5-12 Kotobuki, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0042
E-mail:mm@canvas.ws
TEL: 03-6802-7984 FAX: 03-6802-7986
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