October 26, 2008: Japanese kids culture at Ann Arbor Art Center

this is pulled from the Burns Park Press newsletter for November 2008.

What:  The Art Center has partnered with volunteers from the Center for Japanese
Studies at the University of Michigan to offer an afternoon of family friendly programming
that celebrates Japanese culture. 
When: Sunday, October 26, 1:00 – 5:00 pm 
Where Ann Arbor Art Center, 117 W. Liberty
Schedule of Events:
1 – 1:30 pm Japanese Singing Circle: Learn Japanese children’s songs taught by Stacey
Pratt from the Center for Japanese Studies.
1:30 - 2.30 pm Origami Workshop: Make Samurai helmets, cranes and more. Taught by
Naomi Fujimoto from the Center for Japanese Studies. Recommended for ages 8+.
2:30 – 4pm  Japanese Arts and Crafts for Children!: In Japan they even have a special
Children’s Day which is celebrated with arts and crafts and games. Join the Art Center’s
instructors in making a Japanese doll bookmark, a Gyotaku fish print and a koi fish
windsock!
3:30 – 4:30 pm – Story Time – Sadako and the Paper Crane: Learn the true story of
Sadako Sasaki, the brave heroine of Hiroshima and her lasting legacy as a child of peace.
The story of Sadako & The Paper Cranes will be read by Heather Littlefield from the
Center for Japanese Studies. Recommended for children ages 6-10 years old.
Throughout the day, sample Japanese candy, make candy “sushi” and try your skill at the
Japanese board game of Go. 
All programs are free thanks to a generous contribution from Masco. 
Drop in for one program or make a day of it. For more information, visit
www.annarborartcenter.org or call 734 994-8004 x114.