CANVAS Mail No. 149
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■■ This Month's Top Picks　■■

★Coming this summer on Friday, August 29 and Saturday, August 30! Workshop Collection 10: Call for Exhibitors
Deadline Extended! Now until 3:00 PM on Thursday, May 15! http://www.wsc.or.jp
Entries are also being accepted for the 3rd Digital Ehon Award! http://www.digitalehonaward.net/
★Scratch Day, an annual festival where programming events are held simultaneously around the world on Saturday, May 17. CANVAS will host the event in Tokyo.
http://scratch.67.org/2014/

★The CANVAS × Google project to promote programming education“PEG” is currently rolling out nationwide!
<AichiGathering> has also begun!
https://www.facebook.com/programmingcanvas?ref=hl

★Ends today! Hanging advertisements for “FUTAKOTAMAGAWA GATHERING” are currently displayed
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★On Monday, May 5 (a national holiday), Chairwoman Nanako Ishido will speak at an event celebrating the publication of *Switching On Children’s Creativity! Play and Learning at the Secret Base CANVAS* at Kinokuniya Bookstore Shinjuku Minami Branch.
For more information on CANVAS’s presentations, appearances, and media coverage, please see the body of the newsletter.
http://www.kinokuniya.co.jp/c/store/Shinjuku-South-Store/201404
</AichiGathering>
For more information on CANVAS’s lectures, appearances, and Media, please see the body of the newsletter.
http://www.kinokuniya.co.jp/c/store/Shinjuku-South-Store/20140421100000.html

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01. Top Picks: Must-Read 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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■Extended until May 15! Workshop Collection 10
The deadline for workshop exhibitor applications has been extended!

With 100,000 visitors and 100 workshops at the previous event, the world’s largest children’s creative
event, “Workshop Collection.”
It will be held on Friday, August 29, and Saturday, August 30, 2014, at Aoyama Gakuin University’s Aoyama Campus in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo.
In response to requests for an extended application period, we have extended the deadline for workshop exhibitor applications!
We look forward to receiving applications from workshop organizers nationwide.
The latest information is being posted on our official Facebook and Twitter accounts!

[Application Deadline] Until Thursday, May 15, 2014!

[Event Dates and Times] Friday, August 29, 2014, 12:00 PM–5:00 PM / Saturday, August 30, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (tentative)
[Venue] Aoyama Gakuin University, Aoyama Campus
[Details] http://www.wsc.or.jp

☆ Volunteer Recruitment Has Begun!

For the “10th Workshop Collection,” we are recruiting volunteer staff to support the event’s operation! If you’re interested in the Workshop Collection, please join our team!

[Details] http://www.wsc.or.jp/WSC_volunteer.html
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■The 3rd Digital Ehon Award is Here & Submissions Are Now Open!

Fun! Never seen before! Expands your world!
We are accepting submissions for new “Digital Ehon” books that captivate children.

[Categories] Planning Category, Work Category
[Submission Period] Tuesday, April 8, 2014 – Friday, June 20, 2014
[Awards] Grand Prize in the Concept Category (200,000 yen)
　　　　Grand Prize in the Production Category (200,000 yen)
　　　　Second Place in the Concept Category (50,000 yen)
　　　　Runner-up Prize in the Creative Works Category (50,000 yen)
　　　　Judges’ Special Awards in each category, etc.
[Details] http://www.digitalehonaward.net/

≪What Is “Digital Ehon”?≫
“Digital Ehon” is a general term for digital media for children that includes new devices other than televisions and computers, such as tablets, e-readers, interactive whiteboards, digital signage, and smartphones.
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■Scratch Day 2014 in Tokyo

Scratch Day is an annual festival with events held simultaneously around the world. In Tokyo,

we have prepared a rich lineup of activities, including workshops, poster and demo exhibits, and panel discussions.
. There are also many events where you can see, touch, and participate firsthand.

[Date] Saturday, May 17, 2014, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
[Venue] Fukutake Hall, Information Technology Center, The University of Tokyo
[Details] http://scratch.67.org/2014/
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■FUTAKOTAMAGAWA GATHERING — Create, Play, Gather —

During Golden Week, kids and adults alike should gather at Futako-Tamagawa Rise!
The Galleria will be transformed into a “playground” for everyone to enjoy.There’s a packed lineup of programs for everyone from kids to adults, including kids’ workshops where you can make fun art objects and a “Blue Sky Library.”

[Dates] May 5, 2014 (Mon, Holiday) and May 6 (Tue, Substitute Holiday), 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
[Location] Futako-Tamagawa Rise Galleria (right next to Futako-Tamagawa Station East Exit)
[Participation] Free admission; no advance reservation required
[Details] http://shiasatte.creative-city.jp/archives/1836
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■ Programming Lab
[Programming Lab TOP]
http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/programminglab/index.html

The“Programming Lab.”
We’ve prepared three courses tailored to different skill levels and goals!
It’s perfectly fine even if you’re new to computers or programming!
If you’re getting the hang of programming and want to take on more challenges, please join us!

★ [Waiting List Open] Programming Lab in Ochanomizu
This course is designed for programming beginners who are using Scratch for the first time.

[Dates] Saturday, May 10, 2014; Sunday, June 8(Sun)
[Venue]
<May 10 (Sat)> Fukutake Hall, B2F, Information Technology Center, The University of Tokyo
“Fukutake Learning Studio”　
　*Please note that the session on May 10 will be held at a facility on the University of Tokyo campus.Please note.
<Sunday, June 8> Digital Hollywood University, Surugadai Campus
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/programminglab/ochanomizu/

★Programming Lab in Roppongi × GREE
This course is designed for those who have mastered the basics of Scratch and want to challenge themselves with more advanced and applied programming.

[Dates] Sunday, May 25, 2014; Sunday, June 22, 2014
[Venue] GREE, Inc. Headquarters
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/programminglab/roppongi/

★Programming Lab in Akasaka
Designed for those who have moved beyond the basics and are thinking, “I want to create even more diverse projects!” this is a small-group course that focuses primarily on independent projects throughout the year.

[Schedule] Generally held on the second Saturday of every month starting in April 2014
[Venue] Fusion Research Institute, Annex Conference Room
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/programminglab/akasaka/
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■ Kids Creative Institute 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, and tools into materials.
Materials become tools. Through ideas, inspiration, and
ingenuity, the ordinary objects around us blossom into exciting charm and possibilities.
Let’s focus, observe, immerse ourselves, and create to our hearts’ content!

[Dates] Sunday, June 1, 2014; Sunday, July 6, 2014
[Venue] KREI／co-lab Nishi-Azabu
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/nishiazabu/
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■ [Waiting List Open] Summer Camp 2014: Clay Animation Startup 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 production process of clay animation!
From sculpting with clay to stop-motion filming, scriptwriting, voice recording, and editing,
you’ll create your own work while experiencing the full process of clay animation production.

[Dates] August 18 (Mon), 19 (Tue), and 20 (Wed), 2014, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
[Eligibility] 1st–3rd grade elementary school students
[Venue] “Fukutake Learning Studio,” B2F, Fukutake Hall, Information Technology Center, The University of Tokyo
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/tsc2014/start/index.html
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■ Summer Camp 2014: Clay Animation Master Class

Our annual Summer Camp, which is always a huge hit, is back this year!
Spend three days of your summer vacation experiencing the full production process of clay animation!
From sculpting clay and stop-motion filming to writing scripts, recording dialogue, and editing,
you’ll create your own work while experiencing the full process of clay animation production.

[Dates] August 21 (Thu), 22 (Fri), and 23 (Sat), 2014, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
[Eligibility] 4th–6th grade elementary school students
[Venue] “Fukutake Learning Studio,” B2F, Fukutake Hall, Information Technology Center, The University of Tokyo
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/tsc2014/master/index.html
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■ Kids Creative Institute at Atelier BAUHAUS

A time where play and learning overlap. Learn while creating, and create while learning.
It’s not just one subject—Japanese, math, science, or social studies—but it encompasses them all.
Themes that are loosely connected throughout the year.
A space where children can think, feel, and explore each theme in depth—one by one—as they create and draw.
A place to delve deeper into whatever sparks their curiosity.
A corner of the Bauhaus Building—home to CANVAS, the organization behind the Workshop Collection and the Kids Creative Lab—will open its doors to children.

[Schedule] Starting in April 2014, held on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month (only in January: 2nd and 4th Saturdays)
[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 atelier >>
http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/bauhaus/gallery.html

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~ Lecture Information ~

■ Kinokuniya Bookstore Shinjuku Minami Branch, Film Art Co.
Celebrating the Publication of *“Turning On Children’s Creativity! The Practices of CANVAS, the Secret Base for Play and Learning”*
Nanako Ishido × Student Group KEAOS Talk & Book Signing

Free admission; no advance reservation required
[Date] May 5, 2014 (Mon., Holiday) 7:00 PM–8:30 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
[Venue] Kinokuniya Bookstore Shinjuku Minami Branch
[Details]
http://www.kinokuniya.co.jp/c/store/Shinjuku-South-Store/20140421100000.html

■19th JMMA Annual Conference
“A New Wind Blowing from Museums—What We Can Do for Children—(Tentative Title)”
　　
[Date] Saturday, May 31, 2014
[Speaker] Nanako Ishido, Chairperson, NPO CANVAS
[Theme] Museums for Society — A New Breeze Brought by Museums —
[Venue] Tokyo Kasei Gakuin University
[Details] http://www.jmma-net.jp/katudou/19taikai/19taikai.html

~Reports on Various Activities~

■ Radio appearance on Tokyo FM’s “Love Family” on April 26
http://www.tfm.co.jp/family/

■ We have posted photos and artwork from the April Kids Creative Institute sessions (at Meiji University / at the University of Tokyo Hongo
　/ at Nishi-Azabu / at Atelier BAUHAUS).
＞＞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.htmlnn>>http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/bauhaus/gallery.htmlnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
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>>http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/programminglab/akasaka/gallery.html
>>http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/programminglab/ochanomizu/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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* Denpa Shimbun PEG (Programming Education Gathering)
* Pastel IT Shimbun, April Issue: “Turning On Children’s Creativity! Practical Applications of CANVAS, the Secret Base for Play and Learning”
* Yomiuri Shimbun Evening Edition “Turning On Children’s Creativity! The CANVAS Secret Base for Play and Learning in Action”
＊RiseMom: Workshop Collection 10 with Hands-On Makerspace Stadium
＊Yahoo! News: Workshop Collection 10 with Hands-On Makerspace Stadium
＊Nifty News: Workshop Collection 10 with Hands-On Makerspace Stadium
* excite News: Workshop Collection 10 with Hands-On Creation Stadium
* MOE May Issue: “Turning On Children’s Creativity! Practical Applications at CANVAS, the Secret Base for Play and Learning”

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 for May. The CANVAS website is also
—be sure to check it out! http://www.canvas.ws
*Please contact each event organizer directly for details.
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1) Deep-Sea Figure-Making Workshop
Dates: April 23(Wed) – May 6 (Tue, substitute holiday)
Venue: Tamagawa Takashimaya S.C. Arena Hall [West Wing 1F]
Details: http://www.tamagawa-sc.com/event/?id=1085
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2) Four Workshops at the Shonan International Village Festival
Dates: May 3, 2014 (Sat) – May 5 (Mon, Holiday) 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Shonan International Village Center
Details: http://www.shonan-village.co.jp/festival2014/
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3) Naoya-Man’s Interactive Entertainment Show
“Which Energy Show?”
Date: May 5, 2014 (Mon, Holiday) 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Venue: Earth Plaza, Plaza Hall
Details: http://www.earthplaza.jp/ai1ec_event/naoayamanshow20140505
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4) Mini Exhibition: Naoya-man’s Weird Party “The Dwarves’ Weird Play Factory”
Dates: April 25, 2014 (Fri) – May 6, 2014 (Tue)　
　　　11 days (Closed on Monday, April 28) 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Earth Plaza
Details: http://www.earthplaza.jp/ai1ec_event/kitemitekma2014?instance_id
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5) “Picture Books Made by Pikke” Workshop in Saga
Date: Sunday, May 11, 2014, 10:30 AM–12:30 PM / 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Venue: Saga City Library Multipurpose Hall
Details: http://nelm-nels.jimdo.com/
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6) Build a Robot and Control It with Ruby Programming
~Take home the wireless robot you built!~
Date: Saturday, May 31, 2014, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue: MONO Makerspace Co-working Space
Details: http://www.monoxit.com/
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7) Kids Plaza Osaka
May Event Information
Details: http://www.kidsplaza.or.jp/index.php
Venue: Kids Plaza Osaka

○ Learn by Making! Body Discovery Workbook
Dates: May 18 (Sun), 24 (Sat), and 25(Sun)
[1] 11:00–12:00　[2] 13:15–14:15　[3] 15:00–16:00

○ Connect! Move! Joint Art
Dates: May 17 (Sat) – July 13 (Sun), 2014

○What Kind of Machine Is a 3D Printer? Let’s Make and Fly a Flapping Airplane!
Date and Time: June 8 (Sun), 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
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CANVAS is always accepting event information—focused on children’s creativity and self-expression—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》━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
Have you made plans for Golden Week yet? Here at the CANVAS Secretariat, we’re in the midst of preparations for our Golden Week events. It’s a season filled with fun events wherever you go. Please be sure to come check out the CANVAS events taking place across the country.
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 fee.
　How to apply: Please contact the CANVAS Secretariat first.
　http://www.canvas.ws/jp/others/player.html

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Please also visit the CANVAS website!　http://www.canvas.ws
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CANVAS MAIL Issue 149 (May 1, 2014)
Publisher: CANVAS, Specified Nonprofit Corporation
Editor-in-Chief: 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
TEL: 03-6456-1929 FAX: 03-6456-1926
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