CANVAS Mail No. 163
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■■ This Month’s Top Picks　■■

★ CANVAS Presents “The World’s Largest Children’s Creative Event”
Workshop Collection Set to Take Place at the End of August!
Call for Workshop Exhibitors—Deadline is Thursday, May 7!
Believe it or not, this time the main venue will be an office building in Shibuya, Tokyo, scheduled for demolition!
Satellite venues will be set up throughout the entire “Shibuya” area, expanding the event’s reach across the entire district.
We look forward to receiving applications for a variety of workshops!
http://www.wsc.or.jp

★The World’s First Digital Book Fair, “International Digital Ehon Fair 2015”
& The 4th Digital Ehon Awards Confirmed!We are now accepting submissions!
＞＞International Digital Ehon Fair 2015 http://d-childrensbookfair.net/
＞＞4th Digital Ehon Award http://www.digitalehonaward.net/

★“FlyingCat,” a tool that allows anyone to easily create their own original digital Ehon,
“FlyingCat” has been released! Registration is now open for a special commemorative workshop!
http://www.canvas.ws/flyingcat/

★CANVAS provided production support for the filming of the NTT East commercial [Light and School]!
http://www.ntt-east.co.jp/gallery/

★Registration is now open for a series of new workshops leading up to summer break, including May’s electronic instrument-making sessions and summer vacation workshops! Be sure to read all the way to the end!

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01. Top Picks & Featured News!
02. CANVAS Blog Updates!
03. List of Media Features
04. Latest Event Information!
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　 “CANVAS” Presents: The World’s Largest Children’s Creative Event
　 Workshop Collection 11 in Shibuya Confirmed!
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　　Call for Workshop Exhibitors Now Open!
　　 http://www.wsc.or.jp
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　The Workshop Collection spreads across the entire “Shibuya” area.
　The main venue is—believe it or not—an office building scheduled for demolition!
　Two days where children will repaint Shibuya!

Past events have attracted 100,000 visitors (over two days). The previous edition, held at Aoyama Gakuin University, brought together over 100 different workshop programs, making it the world’s largest children’s creative event.
The 11th edition of the “Workshop Collection” will be held on
August 29 (Sat) and 30 (Sun), 2015,in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo!
We are currently accepting applications from workshop exhibitors for the main venue!

This year’s main venue is an office building in the ward that has been slated for demolition.
This event is made possible thanks to the generous provision of the entire building by owners including Tokyu Land Corporation.
The entire space—including the walls, floors, and ceilings—will be open to children, and a variety of
workshops and programs will take place!
We look forward to receiving applications for a variety of workshop programs that will stimulate children’s creativity and expressiveness!
At the same time, satellite venues will be set up throughout the entire “Shibuya” area, expanding the event’s reach across the entire region.

At the same time, satellite venues will be set up throughout the entire “Shibuya” area, allowing the event to
spread far and wide across the district. As Shibuya transforms day by day—toward 2020 and the future beyond—
, the entire Shibuya area—which is constantly evolving and revealing new charms—will transform into a two-day-only
“Creative Space for Children”! Stay tuned!

◆◆◆◆◆◆◆　Now Accepting Workshop Applications!　◆◆◆◆◆◆◆

For this event, we’re especially seeking dynamic workshop programs—unique to a building slated for demolition—that make creative use of the walls, windows, floors, and ceilings!
We look forward to receiving applications for engaging workshops that spark children’s creativity and expressiveness!

[Application Period] Until 3:00 PM on Thursday, May 7, 2015

[Workshop Exhibitor Application Page]
http://wsc.or.jp/wsc11th_bosyuyoko

[Download Application Guidelines [PDF Format / 1.2MB]]
http://www.canvas.ws/pdf/ws_collection/wsc11/WSC11th_bosyuyoko.pdf

[Reference: Previous 10th Edition]
Event Overview >> http://wsc.or.jp/workshop/about?ws=ws10
List of Exhibitors >> http://wsc.or.jp/workshop/ws10
Photos >> http://wsc.or.jp/photo10th.html

[Event Dates and Times] Saturday, August 29, 2015, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
　　　　　　　　　 Sunday, August 30, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (tentative)
[Venue] Main Venue
[1] Shinnanpeidai Tokyu Building (1-21-2 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
[2] Shibuya TOD Building (1-21-14 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
　 *Buildings owned by Tokyu Land Corporation, etc.
[Details] http://www.wsc.or.jp
## Twitter ##　　http://twitter.com/WScollection
## Facebook ##　 http://www.facebook.com/workshopcollection

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■ International Digital Ehon Fair 2015 & 4th Digital Ehon Awards Confirmed!
Now accepting submissions!

Gathering and exhibiting “Digital Ehon” from around the world,
the “International Digital Ehon Fair”—the world’s first digital book fair—
will be held again this year as part of the Workshop Collection.
Last year, we exhibited 250 Digital Ehon works from 40 countries around the world.
Furthermore, for children, it’s “Fun! I’ve never seen anything like this!It opens up a whole new world!”
We will also be holding the “4th Digital Ehon Award” simultaneously, which aims to promote the development and advancement of Digital Ehon works.
Digital Ehon works from around the world will be judged by a distinguished panel of judges, and outstanding Digital Ehon works will be recognized.

[Details]
* International Digital Ehon Fair 2015　
[Submission Deadline] Friday, July 10, 2015
http://d-childrensbookfair.net/
* 4th Digital Ehon Award
[Submission Period] Wednesday, April 8, 2015 – Friday, July 10, 2015
http://www.digitalehonaward.net/
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■ Kodomo Machi CO-BO Special Workshop
“Make Your Own Instrument and Play with a Musician!”

Using “Ototo”—an electronics kit that turns anything into a musical instrument—along with everyday materials like cardboard,
we’ll create our very own original instruments!
What shape will they be? What sounds will they make? How will we play them? A guitar? A drum?
A trumpet? An instrument of the future?

First-timers to electronics and playing instruments are more than welcome!
At the end of the workshop, you’ll get to play alongside U-zhaan, a tabla player!
Create your very own instrument and have fun playing with a professional musician!
You can take your creation home with you—who knows what new ideas might spark there!?
[Date] Sunday, May 24, 2015, 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
[Venue] COSUGI-COBO(1F Kosugi Building, 1-403-53 Kosugi-cho, Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture *Former NEC Building)
[Details] http://everevo.com/event/22585
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■ <FOR Adults> FlyingCat Training Course: Digital Ehon Creation Tool!
“FlyingCat,” a digital ehon creation tool, allows anyone to easily create their own original
digital ehon. In this course, you will learn the basic operations of FlyingCat
and create your own original digital ehon using simple combinations of commands.
*This workshop is intended for adults.
Junior high and high school students who can use a computer and are interested in the workshop are also welcome to participate.

[Date] Sunday, June 7, 2015, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
[Venue] CANVAS Taharamachi Office
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/flyingcat/
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■The globally popular educational app for children, “Little Fox, Little Fox, What Time Is It?”
The Japanese version will be released soon!

Digital Ehon Co., Ltd., in collaboration with the Czech company Mr. Fox and Friends,
has developed the Japanese version of the educational app “Little Fox, Little Fox, What Time Is It? (Original Title: What’s the Time, Mr. FOX?)”
! It will be available on iTunes soon.
Let’s learn about the concept of time together with the adorable Little Fox!
Digital Ehon Co., Ltd. will continue to promote efforts to bring wonderful digital picture book apps from overseas
to children in Japan.

[Details] *The Japanese version is scheduled for release in early May at the URL below
https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/whats-time-mr.fox-explore/id880000341?mt=8
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■Scratch Day 2015 in Tokyo

An annual global event for “Scratch,” the programming language for children developed by MIT!
In addition to workshops requiring advance registration, there will be hands-on exhibits open to drop-in participation,
theater presentations, and more. ☆ No reservation required

[Schedule] Saturday, May 9, 2015, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
[Venue] “Fukutake Learning Studio,” B2F, Fukutake Hall, Information Technology Center, The University of Tokyo
[Details] http://day.scratch-ja.org/
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★★★★ Summer Vacation Workshops: Registration Now Open! ★★★★

★ Summer Camp 2015: Clay Animation Starter Course
Our annual Summer Camp, which is always a huge hit, is back this year!
Spend three days of your summer vacation experiencing the full process of creating clay animation!
From sculpting with clay to stop-motion filming, scriptwriting, recording dialogue, and editing,
you’ll create your own work while experiencing every step of the clay animation production process.

[Dates] August 6 (Thu), 7 (Fri), and 8 (Sat), 2015, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
[Eligibility] 1st–3rd grade elementary school students
[Venue] Daikanyama SodaCCo (9-10 Daikanyama-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
[Fee] 25,000 yen (tax included)
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/sc2015/start/index.html

★Summer Camp 2015: Clay Animation Master Class
Our annual Summer Camp, which is always a huge hit, is back this year!
Spend three days of summer vacation experiencing the full process of creating clay animation!
From sculpting clay to stop-motion filming, scriptwriting, voice recording, and editing,
you’ll create your own work while experiencing every step of the clay animation production process.

[Dates] August 17 (Mon), 18 (Tue), and 19 (Wed), 2015, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
[Eligibility] 4th–6th grade elementary school students
[Venue] Fukutake Hall, B2F, Information Technology Center, The University of Tokyo“Fukutake Learning Studio”
[Fee] 25,000 yen (tax included)
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/sc2015/master/index.html

★Summer Camp 2015 Programming Workshop
Let’s create original musical instruments through programming!
This workshop combines “Scratch,” a programming language for children, with “MakeyMakey,” which can turn anything into a controller, to transform everyday materials like cardboard and paper cups into musical instruments.

[Dates] August 4 (Tue) and 5 (Wed), 2015
[Time] [1]Morning Session: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM　[2] Afternoon Session: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
[Eligibility] 3rd–6th graders ※Open to beginners in programming
[Venue] Daikanyama SodaCCo (9-10 Daikanyama-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
[Fee] 25,000 yen per class (tax included)
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/sc2015/programming/index.htm

★City Trip: Summer Creature Exploration Team! 2015
City Trip is a workshop series themed around “Everyday Adventures,” designed to help participants discover the excitement and thrills hidden in the city.
We’ll welcome Hiroshi Sasaki, a professional wildlife explorer, as our instructor, and set out on an expedition to discover Tokyo’s diverse wildlife!
You might even end up with your very own summer research project!

[Dates] [1] Monday, August 3, 2015; [2] Thursday, August 20, 2015
[Time] Preschool Class: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Elementary School Class: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
[Eligibility] Preschool Class: Preschoolers aged 4–6; Elementary School Class: 1st–6th graders
[Venue] [1] Daikanyama SodaCCo (9-10 Daikanyama-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
　　　 [2] “Fukutake Learning Studio,” B2F, Fukutake Hall, Information Technology Center, The University of Tokyo
[Fee] 4,500 yen per class (tax included)
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/citytrip/ikimono/index.html
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■ Kids Creative Institute in Daikanyama
“A Museum Just for Kids—Exhibition of Objects, Materials, and Tools”—

“A Museum Just for Kids” is opening in Daikanyama too!
It has been confirmed that the event will also be held at “SodaCCo”—the community building that opened in March, where children and creators come together to “grow”—!

[Dates] Saturday, May 16, 2015; Saturday, June 20; Saturday, July 18(Sat)
[Venue] SodaCCO (9-10 Daikanyama-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/daikanyama_m/
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■ Kids Creative Lab in Shibuya: Children and Adults Workshop

Adults can participate too! We’re taking the popular programs previously held at the “Lab” and, with Mixi, Inc. hosting the event, slightly customizing them for “children and adults.”
We’ll be presenting these workshops.
In July, we’re pleased to welcome Mikiko Stow, a renowned choreographer, as our special guest instructor, and we’ll be holding
! We look forward to your registration!

[Dates] May 3, 2015 (Sun), June 7 (Sun), July 5 (Sun), August 2 (Sun), September 6(Sun)
[Venue] Mixi, Inc. Headquarters
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/shibuya/index.html
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■Kids Creative Lab in Nishi-Azabu
“A Museum Just for Kids—Exhibition of Objects, Materials, and Tools”

Children are artists. They turn objects into materials and tools.
They turn tools into materials. Materials become tools. Ordinary everyday objects,
unlock exciting charm and potential through ideas, inspiration, and ingenuity.
Focus, observe, immerse yourself, and create to your heart’s content!

[Dates] May 3, 2015 (Sun), June 7 (Sun), July 5 (Sun)
[Venue] co-lab Nishi-Azabu, B1F
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/nishiazabu/
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■ Kids Creative Institute in Taharamachi: Atelier BAUHAUS
　[Now accepting applications for the preschool class only!]

We’ve prepared 24 “themes” over the course of the year.
Through these “themes,” children will create and draw while feeling and thinking.
We embrace children’s inspiration, support their ideas, and nurture a sense of accomplishment.

[Schedule] Held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month
　 [1] Preschool Class: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
[2] Elementary School Class: *Full*
[Venue] NPO CANVAS, Taharamachi Office“Secret Base for Play and Learning”
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/bauhaus/index.html
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~ Lecture Information ~

■ “Fujitsu Forum” Ashita Lab UNIVERSITY
“Co-creation” Challenge with Students Shaping the Future
[Date] Friday, May 15, 2015, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
[Location] Tokyo International Forum
[Details] http://forum.fujitsu.com/2015/tokyo/

■Hokuriku Information and Communications Council: Seminar on Building a Safe and Secure Internet for Youth in Toyama
[Date] Monday, May 18, 2015, 2:00 PM – 4:40 PM
[Location] Toyama Prefectural Civic Hall
[Details] http://www.hokurikutelecom.jp/20150518_ansinseminar.html

~Reports on Various Activities~

■CANVAS provided production support for the filming of NTT East’s “Light and School” commercial.
http://www.ntt-east.co.jp/gallery/

■We’ve posted photos and artwork from the April Kids Creative Institute sessions (held at Meiji University, Shibuya, the University of Tokyo Hongo Campus, Nishi-Azabu, and Atelier BAUHAUS).

>>http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/meiji/gallery.html
>>http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/shibuya/gallery.html
>>http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/tokyo_hongo2014/gallery.html
>>http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/nishiazabu/gallery.html
>>http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/bauhaus/gallery.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/

★ Digital Picture Book Blog Update
http://digitalehon.net/archives/category/blog
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03. List of Media Articles
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* Think! No. 53 (Toyo Keizai Inc.) – Nanako Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS
* Resemam – International Digital Ehon Fair, Digital Ehon Awards
* ICT Education News – International Digital Ehon Fair, Digital Ehon Awards
* Excite News: Workshop Collection 11 in Shibuya
* Private Tutoring World: Nanako Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS
* ecomom: Nanako Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS
*A Book on Reflecting on Childcare Work: CANVAS Chairperson Nanako Ishido
*University Press: CANVAS Chairperson Nanako Ishido
* Education and Family Newspaper: PEG (Programming Education Gathering)

Click here for details >>http://www.canvas.ws/jp/press/index.html
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04. New Event Information!
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Below is information on events in May. The CANVAS website is also packed with other
event information! Be sure to check it out!　http://www.canvas.ws
*Please contact the organizers of each event directly for details.
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1) Tamagawa Yokai Exhibition “Moving on the Big Screen! Plaban Yokai"
Dates: April 25, 2015 (Sat) – May 6, 2015 (Wed, Holiday)
Venue: Tamagawa Takashimaya Arena Hall
Details: http://www.tamagawa-sc.com/event/?id=1427
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2) Let’s Move Paper Robots with Muscle Wire Actuators!
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2015, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Koto City Industrial Hall, Conference Room 1
Details: https://monoxit.doorkeeper.jp/events/23285
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3) Let’s Play with Wood, Let’s Think About the Forest with more trees
Dates: May 4, 2015(Mon, Holiday) – May 5 (Tue, Holiday)
Venue: Ark Karajan Plaza
Details: http://www.arkhills.com/event/5215.html
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4) Kids’ Park—Today Only!
Dates: May 4, 2015 (Mon, Holiday) – May 5 (Tue, Holiday)
Venue: Yoyogi Park Zelkova Tree-Lined Avenue (Entrance Road in front of NHK)
Details: http://kyodake-kodomopark.jp/
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5) Spend Golden Week in Shibuya! Make a Game with Viscuit in Just One Day!
Date: May 6, 2015 (Wed, Holiday) 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Shibuya Ward Cultural Center Owada, Study Room 2
Details: http://www.digitalpocket.org/junior_viscuit/
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6) Let’s Make Your Own Game with Programming (Scratch)!
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2015, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Venue: HP Japan Headquarters
Details: http://www.npo-ssk.com/
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7) Intermediate “English and Programming” (6 sessions)
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2015, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Venue: HP Japan Headquarters
Details: http://www.npo-ssk.com/
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CANVAS is always accepting event submissions from organizers and related parties,
with a focus on children’s creativity and self-expression.

Submit your event here
>>http://www.canvas.ws/EventInfo/EventRegist.html

We post the latest workshop and event information, as well as other insider tips, on Twitter and Facebook!

## Twitter ## https://twitter.com/canvas_kids
## Facebook ## http://www.facebook.com/canvas.jp

━《A Word from the Secretariat》━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
Golden Week starts tomorrow! Every year, it feels like summer arrives all at once during Golden Week, followed by the rainy season when it gets a little chilly.
Since this is a time when you’ll likely be spending a lot of time outdoors, please be sure to dress appropriately and take good care of your health.
Have a great Golden Week!

☆CANVAS is always looking for individuals and organizations to become supporting members.
　Supporting members are those who agree with the objectives of the NPO CANVAS and are willing to pay the membership dues.
　How to apply: Please contact the CANVAS Secretariat first.
　http://www.canvas.ws/jp/others/player.html

☆We send this CANVAS Mail once a month to those who have shown interest in CANVAS’s activities.
Please also visit the CANVAS website! http://www.canvas.ws
*This Newsletter is also sent to individuals with whom CANVAS officers and the Secretariat have previously exchanged business cards.
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CANVAS MAIL Issue 163 (May 1, 2015)
Publisher: CANVAS, Specified Nonprofit Corporation
Editor-in-Chief: 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
Twitter: https://twitter.com/canvas_kids
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