CANVAS Mail No. 156
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■■ This Month’s Top Picks　■■

★ “PEG,” the programming education initiative by CANVAS and Google, celebrates its first anniversary!
Kicking off with a joint press conference last year between Google Chairman Eric Schmidt and CANVAS’s Ishido,
we are currently collaborating with 35 elementary, junior high, and high schools; 37 education-related organizations and companies; and
5 local governments and administrative bodies—from Hokkaido to Okinawa—to implement and promote more enriching programming education.
By the end of this year, we plan to provide training to approximately 1,000 educators in both school and community education settings!
pegpeg.jp

★Friday, November 14: Children’s Media Lab Vol. 3—Theme: “Children and Picture Books.”
We’re pleased to welcome Tatsuya Kameyama of tupera tupera (picture book author and illustrator) as our guest!
http://www.a-m-u.jp/event/2014/11/kodomo-medialab-vol3.html

★Friday, November 7: We’ll be hosting a talk event with Yasunori Harada, developer of the visual programming language Biscuit, to discuss “Children × Programming”!
http://www.a-m-u.jp/event/2014/10/kodomo-programming.html

★Area Benesse Opens on 11/3 (Mon, Holiday), 11/8 (Sat), and 11/9 (Sun)!
At Area Benesse (Aoyama), which opened on 11/1, we’ll be hosting “If… Picture Book Creation”
and “Christmas Workshops”!
http://area-benesse.jp

★The Sumidaya Samachi 15 Character Contest, which closed on September 26, received approximately 2,300 entries!
We received submissions from every elementary and junior high school in Sumida Ward. Thank you so much for all your entries!
http://sumida-yasamachi15.jp/

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01. Featured News!
02. CANVAS 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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■ Yamanashi GATHERING

The “PEG” programming education promotion project is coming to Yamanashi!
On Saturday, November 15,, “Yamanashi GATHERING,” held in collaboration with Yamanashi Eiwa University, will feature
a lecture in Part 1 and a children’s workshop in Part 2.
There are still openings for Part 1.Be sure to check it out!

[Date] Saturday, November 15, 2014, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
*Since registration for Part 2 has reached capacity, we are only accepting applications for Part 1.
[Eligibility] Open to everyone
[Venue] Yamanashi Eiwa University
[Details] http://www.yamanashi-eiwa.ac.jp/peg/
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■NEC Kids in Iwate – Let’s Make an Animation with Clay! –

Create your very own clay animation!
Using clay, computers, and cameras, you’ll create an animation themed around Iwate.
Experience the full process—from sculpting clay to filming and recording dialogue—and
take on the challenge of creating your own original animation!
Plus, by connecting the two venues in Morioka City and Rikuzentakata City, you’ll be able to talk with people far away,
watch each other’s animations, and work together creatively to make your own!

[Date] Saturday, December 6, 2014, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
[Eligibility] 3rd–6th grade elementary students
[Venues] [1] Morioka Venue: Morioka City Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration Research Center (Collabo MIU)
　　　 [2] Rikuzentakata Venue: Himawari House
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/nec/iwate/index.html
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■ Tressa Yokohama: “Transform into a Car” Workshop
Transform into a car, build your dream car, and more—
enjoy three days of car-themed art projects with your children.
The “Toyota Dream Car Art Contest,” which gathers children’s artwork from around the world,
is currently hosting an exhibition of 30 finalist works!
*No reservation required.Drop-in anytime.

[Dates] November 22 (Sat) – 24 (Mon, Holiday), 2014, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
[Target Audience] Preschoolers through elementary school students
[Venue] Tressa Yokohama, North Wing, near Lyon Plaza
[Details] http://www.tressa-yokohama.jp/
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■ Programming Lab
[Programming Lab TOP]http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/programminglab/

The “Programming Lab” series lets kids have fun creating and learning through programming.
Let’s take on the challenge of “creating” through programming using “Scratch,” a programming language designed for children!
From first-timers to those who want to dive even deeper into programming!
From beginners to those who want to dive even deeper into programming!
We’re currently accepting registrations for a total of three courses tailored to a wide range of participants—and they’re proving very popular!
We hope you’ll join us!

★ Programming Lab in Ochanomizu
Every month, we hold a variety of workshops where participants learn the basics of Scratch while discovering the fun and challenges of programming.

[Dates] Sunday, December 7, 2014; Monday, January 12, 2015 (National Holiday)
[Venue] December 7: Digital Hollywood University, Surugadai Campus
　　　 January 12: Fukutake Learning Studio, B2F, Fukutake Hall, Information Science and Technology Center, University of Tokyo
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/programminglab/ochanomizu/

★Programming Lab in Roppongi × GREE
A programming workshop presented by CANVAS × GREE.
Let’s work together to uncover the secrets behind what makes games “fun.”
The theme for November is “Random Numbers.” Let’s try creating a game with random movements!

[Date] Sunday, November 16, 2014
[Venue] GREE, Inc. Headquarters
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/programminglab/roppongi/

★Programming Lab in Akasaka
Turn your “I want to make this” and “I want to try that” programming ideas into reality!
Take on the challenge using the “Raspberry Pi,” your very own business-card-sized computer!
Whether you’re spinning wheels with motors or collecting data with sensors, the small class size means you can work together with friends while focusing on your own projects.

[Schedule] 2014—Generally the second Saturday of every month
[Venue] Fusion Research Institute, Annex Conference Room
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/programminglab/akasaka/
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■ Kids Creative Lab in Nishi-Azabu
“A Museum Just for Kids—Exhibition of Objects, Materials, and Tools”—Registration Now Open!

Children are artists. They turn objects into materials and tools.
They turn tools into materials. Materials become tools.Ordinary everyday objects around us,
through ideas, inspiration, and ingenuity, blossom into exciting charm and possibilities.
Let’s concentrate, observe, immerse ourselves, and create to our hearts’ content!

[Dates] December 7, 2014 (Sun), January 11(Sun)
[Venue] co-lab Nishi-Azabu, B1F
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/nishiazabu/
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■ Kids Creative Lab at Atelier BAUHAUS [Additional Applications Now Being Accepted]

A time where play and learning overlap. Learn while creating, and create while learning.
It’s none of the standard subjects—Japanese, math, science, or social studies—yet it encompasses them all.
Themes that are loosely connected throughout the year.
For each of these themes, as children create and draw, they think, feel, and explore the things that pique their curiosity.
A place to delve deeper into what interests them.
A corner of the Bauhaus Building—the headquarters of CANVAS, which runs the Workshop Collection and Kids Creative Lab—will be opened up for children.

[Schedule] The first and third Saturdays of every month starting in April 2014 (second and fourth Saturdays in January only)
[Venue] NPO CANVAS Ryogoku Office “Secret Base for Play and Learning”
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/bauhaus/
Click here to see photos of the studio >>
http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/bauhaus/gallery.html
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~ Lecture Information ~
■ 4th Next-Generation Suburban Community Development Café (Nanako Ishido, Chairperson of NPO CANVAS) 　　
[Date] Tuesday, November 25, 2014, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
[Location] 3-chome Cafe
[Details] http://jisedaikogai.jp/news/791/

■Creative City Summit 2014(Nanako Ishido, Chairperson, NPO CANVAS)
[Date] Saturday, December 6, 2014, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
[Venue] Shibuya Hikarie Hall, Hall A
[Details] http://creative-city.jp/news/2014/1001_120000.html

~Activity Reports~

■Held on July 31, August 1, and September 9“Let’s Fill the Bus with Everyone’s Smiles!”
We’ve posted photos from the wrapped bus drawing workshop.
>>http://www.canvas.ws/orico/report.html

■ We’ve posted photos from the PEG (Programming Education Gathering) event.
Held on October 19: Yokosuka GATHERING
>> http://pegpeg.jp/news/2014/10/19/769
Held on October 16: Programming Workshop @ Hiroshima International School
>> http://pegpeg.jp/news/2014/10/16/764
October 10: Raspberry Pi Meetup
>> http://pegpeg.jp/news/2014/10/12/760
October 9: Programming × Japanese Language Class at Kyoyo Elementary School (Shinagawa Ward)
>>http://pegpeg.jp/news/2014/10/09/757

■We’ve posted photos and artwork from October’s Kids Creative Institute sessions (at Meiji University, the University of Tokyo Hongo Campus, Nishi-Azabu,
Atelier BAUHAUS, and Roppongi).
＞＞http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/meiji/gallery.html
>>http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/tokyo_hongo/series/gallery.html
>>http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/nishiazabu/gallery.html　
>>http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/bauhaus/gallery.html
>>http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/roppongi/gallery.html

■We’ve posted photos of the Programming Lab (in Akasaka / in Ochanomizu / in Roppongi)
and featured works.
>>http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/programminglab/akasaka/gallery.html
>>http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/programminglab/ochanomizu/gallery.html
>>http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/programminglab/roppongi/gallery.html
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★ Nanako Ishido’s Blog Updated!
https://creativekids.jp/nanako/

★ Digital Picture Book Blog Updated
http://digitalehon.net/archives/category/blog
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* Resemam: International Digital Ehon Fair
* IT Media eBook USER: International Digital Ehon Fair
* Kyozai Shinbun web: International Digital Ehon Fair
* President Family Club: International Digital Ehon Fair
* Asahi Shimbun Digital: PEG (Programming Education Gathering)
* Weekly ASCII: Nanako Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS
* Gadget Tsushin: “Turning On Children’s Creativity! The Secret Base for Play and Learning:
Practical Applications of CANVAS” by Nanako Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS
* ITpro: Smart School for Kids
* ICT Education News: Smart School for Kids
* Academic Journal “Information Processing Society of Japan,” November 2014 Issue: “Peta Semantics” by Nanako Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS
* fashion headline: Nanako Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS
* Risemam: Nanako Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS
* Manabi-no-Ba.com Workshop Collection 10 with Hands-On Crafting Stadium

Click here for details >> http://www.canvas.ws/jp/press/index.html
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04. Latest Event Information!
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Below is information on events for November. 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) Cycle Art Festival 2014
“Keep Kids Safe! Make Sparkling Reflectors!”
Date: Sunday, November 9, 2014, 9:45 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Toride Keirin Track
Details: http://toridecafe.jimdo.com/
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2) Easy Programming Class
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2014, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue: JB Advanced Technology Co., Ltd. Seminar Room
Details: http://www.jbat.co.jp/topics/education.html
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3) Programming This Winter! For Ages 4 and Up!
Biscuit School Preschool Programming Workshop
Date: Sunday, November 23, 2014, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Venue: Space Digital Pocket
Details: http://www.digitalpocket.org/preschool_event/
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4) Winter Fun! Complete in One Day! Make a Game with Viscuit
Date: November 24, 2014 (Mon, Holiday) 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Space Digital Pocket
Details: http://www.digitalpocket.org/junior_viscuit/
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5) PORTER’S PAINTS Workshop
Dates: Saturday, November 8; Saturday, November 15; Saturday, November 22; Saturday, November 29
Venue: 2nd Floor, NENGO Co., Ltd. Mizonokuchi Headquarters
Details: http://porters-paints.com/
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CANVAS is currently accepting information on various events
from organizers and related parties.

Submit your information 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》━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
It’s that time of year again—full of cultural festivals and design and art events. There are plenty of opportunities to engage in fun creative projects,
experience the latest in art, and discover up-and-coming artists and forms of expression. Since you can’t be sure you’ll have these opportunities again,
I think they’re truly precious.
It’s starting to get a little chilly, but let’s head out to have fun and find some new inspiration.

☆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 fee.
　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 interested in CANVAS’s activities.
once a month.
Please also visit the CANVAS website!　http://www.canvas.ws
*This Newsletter is also sent to individuals with whom CANVAS board members and the secretariat have previously exchanged business cards.

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CANVAS MAIL Issue 156 (November 4, 2014)
Published by: CANVAS, Specified Nonprofit Corporation
Publisher: Nanako Ishido
Editor: Chigusa Kobayashi
URL: http://www.canvas.ws
Address: 2nd Floor, BAUHAUS, 1-11-13 Honjo, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 130-0004
E-mail:mm@canvas.ws
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