Announcing TWO live ZOOM presentations by Steve Beimel, JapanCraft21
Free-of-charge
Presentation #1: Japanese Contemporary Glass Artists (new presentation).
Join us for an introduction to the current Glass art scene in Japan through the
works of currently popular artists. In addition to stunning images, Steve will attempt to
demystify the various production processes involved.
ーNorth America West Coast: Thursday, June 19, 5 pm
ーNorth America East Coast: Thursday, June 19, 8 pm
ーJapan: Friday, June 20, 9 am
Register here: https://forms.gle/ktkzRgAf14Zh9uuu5
Presentation #2: Japanese Textiles (combining two of last year’s presentations, Textiles I and Textiles II).
Join us for an exploration of one of the world’s oldest and most diverse traditions of master craft textiles, that have existed in Japan long before recorded history, including those made from wisteria, banana leaf fiber, elm, alder, ramie, hemp, and kudzu, and later on from silk, white cotton, and ramie. Beyond the rich history of woven textiles up to the present, Steve will also cover textile dyeing — sakizome, textiles made from pre-dyed yarn, and atozome, textiles dyed or decorated on woven white cloth.
ーNorth America West Coast: Tuesday, June 24, 5 pm
ーNorth America East Coast: Tuesday, June 24, 8 pm
ーJapan: Wednesday, June 25, 9 am
Register here: usajapan.us3.list-manage.com
★Click here to see a 2-minute video highlighting our recent JapanCraft21 Awards Ceremony on February 19, 2025.
About 120 people gathered together to support and cheer on our efforts to save master
craftsmanship.
Youtube link here: https://youtu.be/eLtgTJhcybQ
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