KIZUNA: Japanese Arts

Instructor

Yoriko Gillard

(English/日本語)

Date & Time

Saturdays, 9:20AM - 10:20AM

Fee & Registration

$10 drop-in

2F Tatami Room

October 2024

繕い物 Mending "tsukuroimono"

Learn how to mend, reform, and give your old clothes new life! Please bring your own mending kit.

November 2024

November 2 & 9: ちぎり絵 Chigiri-e (Japanese Paper Collage Art) - Practice Mindfulness through Chigiri-e: Tear, Craft, and Create

November 16: 風呂敷 Furoshiki Wrapping Cloth Techniques: Wrap and Wow with Furoshiki

What is 'Kizuna'?

Kizuna (絆) is a Japanese word with no true English equivalent. It refers to the reciprocal bonds and relationships that are formed between one another. These Kizuna workshops are a great place to learn and enjoy Japanese arts and crafts in an empathetic and respectful atmosphere. Newcomers are always welcome.

About the Instructor

Kizuna instructor, Yoriko Gillard

Yoriko Gillard

BFA (Honors), MA, PhD (ABD)
Yoriko is a contemporary artist, arts-based researcher and Japanese language and culture facilitator and educator sharing her works in academic and local communities with people who care about humanity. Her desire to connect with people harmoniously led her to focus on the kizuna concept/relationship since the Great East Japan Earthquake (March 11, 2011).

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