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Craft Class with Ryoko Shibata: Tsumami Zaiku (traditional Japanese hair ornaments made of silk)
Sep 22, 2001
Craft Class with Ryoko Shibata: Tsumami Zaiku (traditional Japanese hair ornaments made of silk)
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Struggle and Success: The African American Experience in Japan
Sep 16, 2001
Join award-winning filmmaker Regge Life in a screening and discussion of Struggle and Success: The African American Experience in Japan, which is the first documentary to thoroughly examine the complex relationship of African Americans and Japanese. Mr. Life first went to Japan as an Artist Fellow with the U.S. Japan Friendship Commission in 1990. At the end of his six-month fellowship, he began planning this docu...
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Bird Carving Workshop for Children
Sep 16, 2001
Inmates of America's concentration camps carved bird pins out of found wood. Participants will examine bird pins on display in the exhibitions, Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience and Common Ground: The Heart of Community. Who made them and why? Following this activity, children will learn how to draw and make simple carvings of bird pins. Appropriate for children ages 6-12 years old. Cost: $5 for Museum ...
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Behind the Exhibition: Discovering Henry Sugimoto
Sep 15, 2001
Join curators Kristine Kim and Karin Higa as they share their experiences uncovering new information during their 10-year journey to organize this exhibition.
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2ND SUNDAY FOR FAMILIES
Sep 09, 2001
Celebrate "Grandparent's Day" at the National Museum! Invite your grandparents to join us in honoring them for the special role they play in our lives. "Stories I Learned from my Grandparent(s)" Presentation & Dessert Reception A fun & touching look at how grandparents enrich our lives. Includes an opportunity for children from the audience to share special stories about their grandparents. Special participation ...
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Art Talk with Allyson Nakamoto
Sep 08, 2001
Allyson Nakamoto, National Museum Educator, will lead a gallery tour exploring Sugimoto's life, followed by a unique hands-on workshop.
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Class with Ryoko Shibata: Sumi-e (ink brush painting)
Sep 08, 2001
Class with Ryoko Shibata: Sumi-e (ink brush painting)
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Discovering Your Family Tree
Aug 26, 2001
Workshop with Chester Hashizume Discover your long-lost relatives and create your own family tree. This workshop will also show you how to enter your family tree in the Museum's National Family Registry. Member $5, non-members $11, includes National Museum admission and supplies.
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Craft Class with Ryoko Shibata: Mizuhiki (ceremonial paper cords for tying and decorating gifts)
Aug 25, 2001
Craft Class with Ryoko Shibata: Mizuhiki (ceremonial paper cords for tying and decorating gifts)