CANVAS Mail No. 147
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■■ This Month’s Top Picks ■■

★The world’s largest children’s creative event, which drew 100,000 visitors last time—
Workshop Collection. This summer, on Friday, August 29 and Saturday, August 30,
it will move to a new venue at Aoyama Gakuin University’s Aoyama Campus, and Workshop Collection
10 will be held!
http://www.wsc.or.jp

★Now on sale! By Nanako Ishido
"Turning On Children’s Creativity! Practical Applications from CANVAS, the Secret Base for Play and Learning" by Nanako Ishido.
A special webpage for this book has been launched, featuring Hiroshi Komiyama, Advisor to the President of the University of Tokyo; Hideo Kageyama, Representative of the Thorough Repetition Research Society; Yukio Yanagisawa, Principal of Kaisei Junior and Senior High School;
Daisuke Yanagisawa, CEO of Kayac, Inc.; Ichiya Nakamura, Professor at Keio University;
Kenichi Arai, Chairman of the Benesse Educational Research Institute, Benesse Corporation;
Tomo Ishizawa, General Manager of the Planning Department, Licensing Division, JustSystems Co., Ltd.;
Mr. Yukihiko Kondo, Administrator at Keio Yokohama Elementary School; Mr. Reiji Takayasu, Project Advisor at the Chiba City Science Museum; and Mr. Hiroshi Osaki, President and CEO of Yoshimoto Kogyo Co., Ltd.
We have received recommendations from many distinguished individuals, including these!

In addition, special display sections featuring this book and other selected titles are currently set up at the Aoyama Book Center Main Store, Yaesu Book Center, and other locations!
http://amzn.to/1go3TFh
http://filmart.co.jp/specially/switch/#top

★CANVAS Comprehensive Planning: Introductory video for the “Kandu” job-experience theme park at Fujitsu Tech Lab is now available!
http://youtu.be/c34gdChLiuc

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01. Top Picks: News You Won’t Want to Miss!
02. CANVAS-Related Blog Updates!
03. List of Media Features
04. Latest Event Information!
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01. Top Picks and Featured News!
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■ Workshop Collection 10 Confirmed! & Coming Soon:
Call for Workshop Exhibitors!

With 100,000 attendees and 100 workshops at the last event, the world’s largest children’s creative event, “Workshop Collection 10,” has been confirmed.
On Saturday, August 29, 2014,30 (Sun) at the Aoyama Gakuin University Aoyama Campus in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo. We will begin accepting applications from workshop exhibitors soon.
The latest information is being posted on our official Facebook and Twitter accounts!

## Twitter ##　　http://twitter.com/WScollection
## Facebook ##　 http://www.facebook.com/workshopcollection

[Event Dates and Times] August 29 (Fri), 201412:00 PM–5:00 PM / August 30 (Sat) 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (tentative)
[Venue] Aoyama Gakuin University, Aoyama Campus
[Details] http://www.wsc.or.jp
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■ PEG (Programming Education Gathering)
Aichi Gathering Kickoff
*Due to high demand, we are currently accepting waitlist registrations for the workshop.
We’re still accepting participants for the networking event!

A gathering to reflect on the “future” of programming education and work together to put our ideas into practice.
In Aichi Prefecture, through collaboration led by the Miyata Laboratory at Chukyo University,
we are launching the “Aichi Gathering.” It is a place where those interested in programming education and
those already active in the field can come together to experience the joy and breadth of programming education,
as well as to learn about each other’s activities, aspirations, and visions,
and to forge connections and collaborations that extend beyond this one-day event.
We aim to make this a place where such connections and collaborations can be fostered.

[Date] Sunday, April 27, 2014, 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM
[Venue] Chukyo University, Nagoya Campus, International Center
[Details] http://pegpeg.jp/town/357
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■ [First-Come, First-Served] Summer Camp 2014: Clay Animation Startup Workshop

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 18 (Mon), 19 (Tue), and 20 (Wed), 2014, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
[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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■ [First-Come, First-Served] 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 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 21 (Thu), 22 (Fri), and 23 (Sat), 2014, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
[Eligibility] 4th–6th graders
[Venue] “Fukutake Learning Studio,” B2F, Fukutake Hall, Information Technology Center, University of Tokyo
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/tsc2014/master/index.html
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■Programming Lab
[Programming Lab TOP]
http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/programminglab/index.html

The “Programming Lab” is relaunching in April.
We’ve prepared three courses tailored to different skill levels and goals!
Whether you’re new to computers or new to programming, you’ll be just fine! Of course, if you’re already comfortable with programming and want to take on a bigger challenge, please feel free to join us!

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

[Date] Saturday, May 10, 2014 *Held on a Saturday*
[Venue] “Fukutake Learning Studio,” B2F, Fukutake Hall, Information Technology Center, The University of Tokyo　
　　　*Please note that this event will be held at a facility within The University of Tokyo only this time.*
[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 are ready to take on more advanced and applied programming challenges.
In this session, we’ll create a game that links a metal course with a computer!

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

★Programming Lab in Akasaka
After gaining applied experience,this small-group course is designed for those who, after completing the applied programming course, say, “I want to create even more diverse projects!” and focuses primarily on independent projects throughout the year.

[Dates] Generally 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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■FUTAKOTAMAGAWA GATHERING? Create, Play, Gather-

During Golden Week, kids and adults alike, come gather at Futako-Tamagawa Rise!
The Galleria will be transformed into a “play area” for everyone to enjoy. Create fun art installations,
attend kids’ workshops, and visit the open-air library—there’s a packed lineup of programs for everyone from kids to adults.

[Dates] May 5, 2014 (Mon, Holiday) and May 6 (Tue, Substitute Holiday), 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
[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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■Kids Creative Lab at Atelier BAUHAUS
《We are currently accepting additional registrations as there are a few spots remaining》

A time where play and learning overlap. Learn while creating, and create while learning.
It’s not specifically Japanese, math, science, or social studies—yet it encompasses them all.
Themes that are loosely connected throughout the year.
For each theme, as children create and draw, they think, feel, and explore the things that pique their curiosity—a space to delve deeper into what interests them.
Organized by Workshop Collection and the Kids Creative Institute,
a corner of the Bauhaus Building—home to CANVAS—opens its doors to children.

[Schedule] Starting in April 2014, every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the 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/
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■ Kids Creative Lab in Nishi-Azabu
“A Museum Just for Kids—Exhibition of Objects, Materials, and Tools”—Now Accepting Applications!

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

[Dates] April 6, 2014 (Sun), May 4 (Sun), June 1 (Sun)
[Venue] KREI / co-lab Nishi-Azabu
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/nishiazabu/
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■ Dot DNP: Piyo-chan’s World Exhibition Special Workshop 01
[Transform into Piyo-chan and Piyo-chan’s Friends!]

This is the first installment of the special workshops for the Digital Ehon Museum’s “Piyo-chan’s World” exhibition. With Satoshi Iriyama, author of the hugely popular “Piyo-chan” picture book series,
Satoshi as a guest instructor. In this workshop, participants will transform into Piyo-chan and her friends
to film a short movie.

[Dates] May 5, 2014 (Mon, Holiday) Morning Session: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM /Afternoon Session: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
[Eligibility] Morning Session: Preschoolers ages 4–6; Afternoon Session: Preschoolers ages 4–2nd graders
[Venue] Communication Plaza Dot DNP
Morning Session > http://www.dnp.co.jp/CGI/dotdnp/event/reservation/detail.cgi?seq=0000241
Afternoon > http://www.dnp.co.jp/CGI/dotdnp/event/reservation/detail.cgi?seq=0000242
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~Activity Reports~

■We’ve posted photos and artwork from the March Kids Creative Lab sessions (at Meiji University, Futako-Tamagawa, the University of Tokyo Hongo Campus, Nishi-Azabu, and Atelier BAUHAUS).
>>http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/meiji/gallery.htmlnn>>http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/futakotamagawa/gallery.htmlnn>>http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/tokyo_hongo2013/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 Updated!
https://creativekids.jp/nanako/

★ Digital Picture Book Blog Updated
http://digitalehon.net/archives/category/blog
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03. List of Media Coverage
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* WIRED Nanakko Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS
* Kyodo News Kanpo Kids Smile World
* infoseek Kanpo Kids Smile World
* Sankei BIZ Kanpo Kids Smile World
* Tokushima Shimbun Kanpo Kids Smile World
* Asahi Shimbun Kanpo Kids Smile World
* Resemam Workshop Fest
* Asahi Elementary School Newspaper kandu Fujitsu Tech Lab
* The Huffington Post CANVAS Chairwoman Nanako Ishido
* Asahi Shimbun kandu Fujitsu Tech Lab
* ITmama Kanpo Kids Smile World
* Yomiuri Shimbun PEG (Programming Education Gathering)
* co-lab Column CANVAS Akifumi Kumai
* IT pro PEG (Programming Education Gathering)
* NAVER Matome PEG (Programming Education Gathering)
* Gigazine PEG (Programming Education Gathering)
* RBBDAY Dream Relay Movie
* Discover Your Future 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 event information for April. The CANVAS website is also full of 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) Special Workshop: “English and Programming” at the Filming Locations of “Hanzawa Naoki”
Hands-on Workshop
Date: Saturday, April 5, 2014, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue: HP Japan Headquarters, Oshima, Koto Ward, Tokyo
Details: http://www.supersciencekids.com/
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2) Career Education for Elementary School Students: “Our Town” Experience Session
Date: April 5, 2014(Sat) 1:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Venue: Shinagawa Finance Park
Details: www.ja-japan.org
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3) Build a Robot and Control It with Ruby Programming
~Take home the wireless robot you build!~
Date: April 19, 2014 (Sat) 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue: MONO Makerspace Co-working Space
Details: http://www.monoxit.com/
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4) Kids Plaza Osaka: Golden Week Special Event
“Kids☆Wonder Circus ~A New Kind of Family Entertainment~”
Dates: May 3, 2014 (Sat, Holiday) – May 6, 2014 (Tue, Holiday)
Venue: Kids Plaza Osaka
Details: http://www.kidsplaza.or.jp/index.php
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CANVAS is always accepting event information—with a focus 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》━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
As we welcome the new fiscal year, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, making it a great time to get active.
Here at the Secretariat, we’ve recently started a major cleanup—building shelves and organizing everything ourselves—to give our office a fresh new look.
We hope to create a pleasant and engaging workspace. We look forward to your continued support this fiscal year.

☆CANVAS is always seeking 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 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 147 (April 1, 2014)
Publisher: CANVAS, Specified Nonprofit Corporation
Publisher in Charge: 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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