Made in Japan
Applicant: Devon Guild of Craftsmen
Award: £1000
Field: Arts
Support for: performers fees
Project:
Devon Guild of Craftsmen is an educational charity and membership organisation for professional craftspeople from the south west of England. Their aims are to educate the public about contemporary crafts, create opportunities for making and support the artistic development of craftspeople.
In previous years, exhibitions of the work of Japanese potters and the associated activities were well received, and so for the 2016 'Made in Japan' exhibition and launch event, music and bunraku puppetry performances were added to the programme. These additions would help to bring together craft and music, providing an added interest for the audience and therefore extending their experience of Japanese culture beyond ceramics.
Japanese Calligraphy Workshop
A calligraphy workshop for students to learn more about writing Japanese characters, led by a specialist.
Minoru Nomata: Hands-on Learning Activities at the De La Warr Pavilion
Bespoke workshops for children, families and young people at the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill.
Foyle Obon Festival 2022
The annual Foyle Obon Festival welcomed the Hannari Japanese Dance group and Japanese storyteller, Masako Carey to the lineup, engaging audience members of all ages.