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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180213
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SUMMARY:Origami Workshop 6 – Origami Pouches
DESCRIPTION:Pleated Clutch: Sok Song\,\n Waterbomb Pouch: Christoph Mangtsch \nImpress your friends and family with your style and skill. Whether it’s with a gorgeous clutch to take out on the town. Or with a kit bag for your personals in the locker room. Get it all together with a little origami! \n*Sources:\nCrease + Fold\, S Song\n Encyclopedia of Origami Techniques\, Nick Robinson \nFor more workshops in this series\, visit our ORIGAMI: Let it Enhance Your Life Workshop Series page.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/origami-workshop-6-origami-pouches/
LOCATION:RESOBOX Chelsea\, 203 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180210
DTSTAMP:20260720T230740Z
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SUMMARY:Origami Workshop 7 – Origami Corrugated Lamp
DESCRIPTION:Based on Paul Jackson Creased Pattern \nIt’s contemporary. It’s evocative. It’s handmade\, by you! Simply by folding a sheet of paper (with a little gluing)\, you can make a lamp shade. It becomes a lamp when you add light\, which we will with a string of LED lights to fill inside and/or wrap around. \n*Source: Folding Techniques\, Paul Jackson \nFor more workshops in this series\, visit our ORIGAMI: Let it Enhance Your Life Workshop Series page. \n 
URL:https://resobox.com/event/origami-workshop-7-origami-corrugated-lamp/
LOCATION:RESOBOX Chelsea\, 203 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180208
DTSTAMP:20260720T230733Z
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SUMMARY:Origami Workshop 8 - Origami Pocket Purses & Packets
DESCRIPTION:Traditional Tato\, Square Tato\, Traditional Seed packet\, Cup Base Packet \nProtect and carry items with these practical purses or packets. Originally for seeds and coins\, you can fold these for any small items you use today\, using stylish and beautiful papers. \n*Sources:\nComplete Origami\, Eric Kenneway\n Encyclopedia of Origami Techniques\, Nick Robinson and online \nFor more workshops in this series\, visit our ORIGAMI: Let it Enhance Your Life Workshop Series page.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/origami-workshop-8-origami-pocket-purses-packets/
LOCATION:RESOBOX Chelsea\, 203 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180208
DTSTAMP:20260720T230724Z
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SUMMARY:Music + Japanese Children Stories
DESCRIPTION:Join us this coming Sunday\, March 11th for an adventure into famous Japanese children stories performed with unique pieces by Yui Kitamura! This 70 minute concert will feature beautiful original music for marimba & vibraphone\, paired with narration of famous Japanese children stories. Long time percussionists Chihiro Shibayama and Maiko Hosoda will take on the role of bringing audiences into the wonderful world of Japanese folklore and children’s stories. Pieces such as 梅のにおい　夢野久作 “Umeno Nioi” by Kyusaku Yumeno (World Premiere)\, やまなし　宮沢賢治 “Yamanashi” by Kenji Miyazawa (U.S. Premiere)\, and more will be performed and narrated in the Japanese language with English subtitles. This mini concert is perfect for all families and beginner/intermediate-level Japanese language students! \n*This concert is made possible in part by the Queens Council on the Arts with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/music-japanese-children-stories/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180203
DTSTAMP:20260720T230717Z
CREATED:20180203T012109Z
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SUMMARY:ORINIGIRI Workshop 1: A Combination of Origami and Onigiri
DESCRIPTION:Have you heard of “ORINIGIRI?” \nORINIGIRI is a new type of art (and way of eating!) that combines the fun features of “Origami” and “Onigiri (Rice balls).” Tomoo Nitta\, a first-class Japanese qualified architect\, invented ORINIGIRI when he was in the process of designing a building. He discovered that ORINIGIRI was a fun way to help children (recommended for ages 4 and up) cultivate their mathematical and artistic senses. This workshop will show both children and adults how to create their own ORINIGIRI while having fun with a special ORINIGIRI dance. We hope to not only teach people about ORINIGIRI but also to have them become interested and help spread ORINIGIRI in their own way. Becoming a member of our family has no obligation or fee but is a great way to express yourself through ORINIGIRI as an interesting and fun new art form! \n \nDon’t miss out on this exciting and creative ORINIGIRI-making and informative session! All ingredients and supplies will be prepared by the organizer. If you would like to change the flavor of your ORINIGIRI\, please feel free to bring your own favorite onigiri ingredients. \nLearn more about ORINIGIRI by watching the video below!
URL:https://resobox.com/event/orinigiri1/
LOCATION:RESOBOX Chelsea\, 203 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180123
DTSTAMP:20260720T230710Z
CREATED:20180122T152937Z
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SUMMARY:40
DESCRIPTION:Taisan Tanaka is an innovative calligraphy artist and is constantly growing as one through the various stages of his life. The pieces of this exhibition summarizes the entirety of his past\, present and his future and ultimately displays what Taisan Tanaka is as an artist. Turning the ripe age of 40 this year\, Tanaka has prepared a total of 40 calligraphy pieces that describe himself in each step of life. The black and white pieces represent his experiences\, thoughts\, emotions and what he has become as an artist. \nTaisan Tanaka will hold his own live calligraphy performance during the exhibition’s opening party on January 25th at 7:00pm!
URL:https://resobox.com/event/40/
LOCATION:RESOBOX\, 91 E 3rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180120
DTSTAMP:20260720T230702Z
CREATED:20180119T175050Z
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SUMMARY:Brewing the Best Cup of Japanese Tea: Learning the Techniques to a T
DESCRIPTION:RESOBOX is collaborating with Japan Tea Export Council and World Green Tea Association to bring to you a new Japanese tea experience! Japanese tea specialists by Japan Tea Export Council will hold an informative seminar as well as prepare a cup of authentic Japanese tea (Sencha) for visitors. We promise that the taste of Japanese tea prepared in the most careful and intricate way will blow you away. You’ll experience a whole different taste of green tea that you’ve never tried before. Don’t miss this amazing chance to discover a new kind of green tea! \nAbout Japan Tea Export Council / World Green Tea Association\nJapan Tea Export Council was founded with the main objective of encouraging the export of Japanese tea and to support the tea industry. In order to do so\, there is a need to promote suitable exporting regions and to grasp the conditions and requirements of the destination countries as well as any counter measures that might be needed. It is also necessary to arrange seminars and to use PR to create a good base for the spread of Japanese tea. \nIn order to create a favorable environment for exports as an organization\, we aim to further develop the structure behind the production of tea for export\, and to continue the work for many years to come. \n \nAbout The Seminar\nHow to Make The Most of Japanese Tea\nIn this part of the seminar\, we will focus on the enjoyment involved in drinking and preparing Japanese green tea. Although we have seen an increase in the consumption of green tea in the West in the last couple of years\, most consumers still consider it mainly a health promoting beverage. Perhaps as a consequence of this\, the more enjoyable aspects of Japanese tea are often overlooked or forgotten. This is unfortunate because Japanese leaf tea is a unique taste experience which offers a wide variation depending on factors such as the cultivar of the tea plant\, the manufacturing method and the terroir. \nFor beginners\, brewing Japanese tea can of course appear to be slightly difficult. Over steeping or using excessively hot water tend to make the tea bitter and less palatable than it should be. However\, once you grasp the basic points it is fairly easy to adjust the taste and flavor to your own preference\, or to the preference of your guest if you are brewing tea for someone else. To make everyone able to enjoy Japanese tea like this to its fullest\, we will not only explain the logic behind brewing Japanese tea\, but you will also get a chance to try unique and rare tea that are hard to find outside Japan. \nKentaro Ishibe\, a notable tea specialist and tea critic that stands out as a pioneer in the field of single origin Japanese tea\, and Oscar Brekell\, one of few non-Japanese Nihoncha (Japanese tea) Instructors will provide you not only with useful knowledge but also give you a glimpse of the latest trends in Japanese leaf tea. Make sure not to miss this rare opportunity to improve your brewing skills and to gain knowledge of everything from Japanese tea cultivars to production methods and tea cultivation. \nExperience Japanese Tea Ceremony – Exploring Matcha\nDiscover “The Simplest Way of Tea” and the basics of preparing a Japanese tea ceremony done at home. Guests will experience the spirit of tea culture and the art of Japanese tea ceremony with tea ceremony instructor Ako Yoshino. Only the finest Matcha will be prepared\, with matching wagashi (Japanese sweets). Yoshino will explain a few essential teachings and stories from her books\, “The Book of Zen Tea” and “The Simplest Way of Tea Ceremony”. \nIn addition\, knowing the history of Matcha also leads to knowing Japanese culture. Yoshino will introduce about the history\, cultivation\, manufacturing\, and culture on the characteristics of Japanese “Matcha” which was discovered and made by integrating Japanese climate and the national character of Japan.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/brewing-the-best-cup-of-japanese-tea-learning-the-techniques-to-a-t/
LOCATION:RESOBOX\, 91 E 3rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180111
DTSTAMP:20260720T230655Z
CREATED:20180110T060018Z
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SUMMARY:MIKI HOUSE Winter Outlet!
DESCRIPTION:Due to the popularity of their last sample sale at RESOBOX East Village\, MIKI HOUSE will be holding another sample sale just for the winter season! Don’t miss your chance to get amazing kid’s clothing at great discount prices! \n\nWinter Outlet\nThis is the last chance of the season to get some of your favorite MIKI HOUSE fashions at deep discounted rates! \nWhere: \nRESOBOX East Village\n91 E 3rd St.\,\nNew York\, NY 10003 \nWhen: \nJanuary 21 (Sun.)\n12 PM -5 PM \n50-75% off previous collection’s baby and toddler items!* \n*Limited quantities. Available while supplies last. All sales are final. \nContact: MIKI HOUSE Americas\, Inc.\nTel: 914.667.0188\nEmail: info@mikihouse-usa.com \n\nサンプルセール\n大人気のミキハウス商品を特別割引価格でご提供。今シーズン最後のこのチャンスをどうぞお見逃しなく！ \n前シーズンコレクションから赤ちゃん用と幼児用のアイテムを中心に、米国小売価格から50％〜75％オフ。大変お得な$30と$50の新春福袋もご用意しています。 \n場所： \nRESOBOX East Village\n91 E 3rd St.\,\nNew York\, NY 10003 \n日時： \n1月２１日（日）\n午後１２時〜午後５時 \n\n\n\n\n数に限りがございます。またご購入後のご返品。ご交換はお受けできません。 \nContact: MIKI HOUSE Americas\, Inc.\nTel: 914.667.0188\nEmail: info@mikihouse-usa.com \n\n冬季促销\nMIKI HOUSE往季商品\n年终大促\, 清仓大减价 \n地点： \nRESOBOX East Village\n91 E 3rd St.\,\nNew York\, NY 10003 \n时间： \n1月21日，星期天\n下午12-5点 \n往季婴儿，幼童商品，低至二五折！\n同时贩售两款新年福袋: $30（价值$ 100 +)\, $50（价值$150+）\n数量有限\, 先到先得。所有商品不可退换。 \n联系: MIKI HOUSE America\, Inc.\n电话: 914.667.0188\n邮箱: info@mikihouse-usa.com
URL:https://resobox.com/event/miki-house-winter-outlet/
LOCATION:RESOBOX\, 91 E 3rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171225
DTSTAMP:20260720T230647Z
CREATED:20171224T065335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230647Z
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SUMMARY:Origami Workshop 3 – Origami Bowls
DESCRIPTION:Square Snack Bowl\, Sok Song\nTulip Bowl & Skiff Bowl\, Makoto Yamaguchi \n\n\n\nHere are a trio of simple and sculptural bowl forms. Place them in your home to enhance your home or use as containers for light snacks. Perfect for binge watching popcorn. \n\n\n\n*Sources:\nPractical Origami (for) Enjoying Life\, Makoto Yamaguchi\n Crease + Fold\, Sok Song \nFor more workshops in this series\, visit our ORIGAMI: Let it Enhance Your Life Workshop Series page.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/origami-workshop-3-origami-bowls/
LOCATION:RESOBOX Chelsea\, 203 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171222
DTSTAMP:20260720T230640Z
CREATED:20171221T220653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230640Z
UID:30357-1513814400-1513900799@resobox.com
SUMMARY:Kazari Maki-Zushi Vol. 10 Totoro & Penguin Sushi (East Village)
DESCRIPTION:We’re bringing our popular Totoro and Penguin Kazari Maki-Zushi workshop back for a fun holiday class! Learn to make these adorable yet delicious animals perfect for the winter season! As you may know\, Totoro is a famous and adorable mystical character from the popular Ghibli film\, My Neighbor Totoro. Learn how to craft his cute round body along with matching penguin sushi at our newest class. Kazari Maki-Zushi (sushi with special designs and decorations) are not only delicious to eat\, but also cute and fun to make! These two kinds of animal and character sushi for this class are made with natural ingredients (as listed below) that taste great\, just like regular sushi! By manipulating the natural colors of each ingredient\, you can design an interesting and delicious sushi piece. The cute designs on these sushi can be made easily\, so no sushi-making experience is required and it’s a good way to impress your friends at upcoming parties. \nIngredients\nTotoro \n\nSushi rice (rice vinegar\, sugar\, salt)\nSeaweed\nBeets\nSeafood cheese stick\nBlack sesame seeds\nBlack bean spaghetti\n\nPenguin \n\nSushi rice (rice vinegar\, sugar\, salt)\nSeaweed\nCooked Eggs\nBlack sesame seeds\nSpinach\n\nWhat is Kazari Maki-Zushi?\nKazari Maki-Zushi is a patterned or decorative sushi that is derived from the several sushi techniques such as Saiku sushi and Futomaki sushi. It is undoubtedly sushi\, but the appearance and design of each roll are filled with endless possibilities! A Kazari Maki-Zushi’s design can be anything – flowers\, fruit\, animals\, words and even logos! Whatever your creativeness allows\, Kazari Maki-Zushi can be almost anything. Using various natural colors of ingredients you see every day\, Kazari Maki-Zushi is a fun way to play around with sushi designs. This food/art form has been developed for over 150 years\, and still\, new ideas are created everyday in Japan. And it’s even a great way to show off your artistic skills at parties or potlucks! \nAlthough it looks difficult\, this decorative sushi is very simple and easy to make! No prior experience is necessary as it involves a different process than creating regular sushi. Making Kazari Maki-Zushi is much like building with Legos\, where each piece is stacked to make a picture!  \nKazari Maki-Sushi represents an important unique aspect in Japanese food –  not only in taste\, but also in the beautiful visual appearance that serves to please those who enjoy it. Making Kazari Maki-Zushi is also a great way to enjoy company\, whether it be friends or family and is especially popular with kids! Even if your homemade Kazari Maki-Zushi isn’t well-prepared\, the process of making and seeing your finished pieces on the dining table creates joy for all who see (and eat!) it. \nFor more workshops in this series\, visit our Japanese Cooking Workshop page. \n  \n 
URL:https://resobox.com/event/kazari-maki-zushi-vol-10-totoro-penguin-sushi-east-village/
LOCATION:RESOBOX\, 91 E 3rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171209
DTSTAMP:20260720T230633Z
CREATED:20171209T025634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230633Z
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SUMMARY:Fun with Fur! Furry Amigurumi Making with Lumièna
DESCRIPTION:Japanese amigurumi artist and participating artist in our World Amigurumi Exhibition\, Lumièna\, will be back to teach her second amigurumi class in New York! This year\, she’ll be teaching how to make an adorable furry hedgehogs and cute furry soot balls! Participants will get to learn how to create these cute amigurumi using fur yarn\, a type of yarn becoming popular for amigurumi use in Japan. \nThis class is for advanced students only! We would like to invite students familiar with amigurumi to experiment and experience crocheting with fur yarn. \nParticipants will need: \n\nCrochet hook (Japan Size 5  / 3.0 mm)\nCrochet hook (Japan Size 7  / 4.0 mm)\nCrochet hook (Japan Size 10 / 6.0 mm)\n\nPlease let us know if you cannot bring any of these items and we will provide them for you (e-mail us in advance). \nFor more information about our weekly crocheting and amigurumi class\, please visit the webpage here: https://resobox.com/class/amigurumi-group/
URL:https://resobox.com/event/fun-with-fur-furry-amigurumi-making-with-lumiena/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171208
DTSTAMP:20260720T230626Z
CREATED:20171207T172046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230626Z
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SUMMARY:Animal Friends with Rice Balls! Amigurumi Making with happysmile
DESCRIPTION:Japanese amigurumi artist and participating artist in our World Amigurumi Exhibition\, happysmile\, will be visiting New York to teach her own amigurumi class! Join us this December 12th for a fun amigurumi group workshop. As a guest instructor\, happysmile will teach our students how to make small animal amigurumi holding rice balls. Students will get to choose their yarn and make animals such as bears\, rabbits\, cats\, birds\, and more! \nHappysmile hopes to convey and express Japanese culture to people across the world and plans to do so here in New York. She decided to have the amigurumi hold rice balls to represent Japanese culture (and food!) In addition\, happysmile hopes that participants will interact with one another through crocheting animals and also grow closer to Japan. \nParticipants will need to bring the items below: \n\na pair of scissors\na crochet hook (US size D-3 (3.25 mm) or Japan size 5/0)\na yarn needle (if you cannot bring a needle\, we will provide one for you but please let us know by email in advance!)\n\nAll other materials will be provided. \nNo crochet experience is needed! Anyone\, beginners or advanced learners are welcome to the event! Moreover\, the cute amigurumi you make will be yours to take back home! \n \nFor more information about our weekly crocheting and amigurumi class\, please visit the webpage here: https://resobox.com/class/amigurumi-group/
URL:https://resobox.com/event/animal-friends-with-rice-balls-amigurumi-making-with-happysmile/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171205
DTSTAMP:20260720T230619Z
CREATED:20171204T063201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230619Z
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SUMMARY:Lovely Lacquerware of Japan
DESCRIPTION:Japanese Lacquerware by Yuko Asanuma\nFor generations\, lacquerware has been an essential element in the Japanese way of life to such an extent that in some countries\, the name for lacquerware utensils is “Japan.” \nThis lacquerware includes simple wooden bowls\, tea utensils such as natsume\, elaborately patterned lunch boxes\, hair combs\, and hairpins\, to name but a few. Furthermore\, the word shikkoku (the color of black lacquerware) evokes a clear and deeply penetrating beauty in the minds of Japanese people. \nHowever\, many of the items that are called “lacquerware utensils” today are imitations which are made to look like lacquerware through the use of chemical paints\, and this has led to a steady disappearance of genuine lacquerware products which are made using tree sap. \nMost of Asanuma’s works feature pictures which take their inspiration from children’s fairy tales and picture books. She continue to create work on these familiar themes in the hope of achieving greater affinity with both children and adults alike.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/lovely-lacquerware-of-japan/
LOCATION:RESOBOX Chelsea\, 203 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171202
DTSTAMP:20260720T230612Z
CREATED:20171201T173506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230612Z
UID:30354-1512086400-1512172799@resobox.com
SUMMARY:Origami Workshop 2 – Fine Origami Boxes
DESCRIPTION:Traditional Masa Box\, Baggi’s Box (Giuseppi Baggi)\nBoxes are always handy to have around and you’ll fold them using fine papers making them more valuable and precious. Easy and fun but still impressive for holding gifts or your valuables. \n*Sources:\nCrease + Fold\, Sok Song\nEncyclopedia of Origami Techniques\, Nick Robinson \nFor more workshops in this series\, visit our ORIGAMI: Let it Enhance Your Life Workshop Series page.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/origami-workshop-2-fine-origami-boxes/
LOCATION:RESOBOX Chelsea\, 203 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171129
DTSTAMP:20260720T230605Z
CREATED:20171129T013820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230605Z
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SUMMARY:World Amigurumi Exhibition vol. 4: Dolls for Daily Life!
DESCRIPTION:What started as a unique Japanese crochet art only a few decades ago\, amigurumi is now spreading like wild fire across the globe. RESOBOX\, as a Japanese cultural community center located in New York\, is bringing back the celebration of amigurumi with a new theme by a diverse selection of artists. \nAmigurumi are normally used only as cute dolls for display. This year\, we’ve decided to explore wider possibilities of amigurumi with the World Amigurumi Exhibition\, with unique shapes and innovative ideas. As a result\, we are stepping out of the ordinary and asking artists to create amigurumi products that can be used in daily life. Every day objects such as hair brushes\, wallets\, scarves\, tissue box covers were submitted to our exhibition this year! In total\, we’ve gathered pieces from 120 artists and 40 countries who have thought of their own creations to be useful in daily life. \nSee how diverse and different amigurumi can be at the World Amigurumi Exhibition vol. 4! \nFind out how Mookie rediscovers himself in different shapes!\n\nIn The Press\n\nExperience A Tight-Knit World of Amigurumi at ResoBox in LIC by Joe DiStefano on About Travel\nWorld Amigurumi Exhibition 2: Crocheted Culture Celebration! Blog by Petits Pixels (French version)\nAll Around the World by Inside Crochet Magazine\n\nWhat are Amigurumi?\nCourtesy of Lemo.\nAmigurumi (lit. crocheted or knitted stuffed toy) is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed animals and anthropomorphic creatures. The word is derived from a combination of the Japanese words ami\, meaning crocheted or knitted\, and nuigurumi\, meaning stuffed doll. Amigurumi are typically animals\, but can include artistic renderings or inanimate objects endowed with anthropomorphic features\, as is typical in Japanese culture. (Wikipedia) \nAmigurumi stems from animism\, a philosophy in the foundations of many Japanese traditions and customs. Animism is the belief that gods belong to everything: water\, food\, nature\, buildings and houses\, even technology. In Japanese\, this is called Yaoyorozu no Kami. In fact\, Japanese people often put eyes\, arms\, and legs onto non-human objects and give them imaginary lives in order to feel closer to these objects and show them respect as co-existing partners in this world. \nAs a Japanese cultural center located in Queens\, NY\, one of the most diverse cultural areas in the world\, RESOBOX Gallery wants to explore how the ideas of animism and amigurumi are perceived in other places internationally. \nGo on a video tour of last year’s World Amigurumi Exhibition!\n\nContributors\nHelen E. Moss (Mookie’s Mother)\nAmigurumiPatterns.net (Website | Facebook)\nLumièna (Website | Facebook)\nLemo (Website | Facebook) \nWhere in the World Are Our Amigurumi Artists?\n \n\n\n\nCountry\nArtists\n\n\n\nArgentina\nTorito- Hecho a mano\n\n\n\nAustralia\nLilliputi Crochet & Design\n\n\n\nBosnia and Herzegovina\n \noutoftheframe\n\n\n\nBotswana\nSeipelo\n\n\n\nBrazil\nFada do Cerrado | f e r n a n d a H. \n\n\n\nBulgaria\nPolushkaBunny \n\n\n\nCanada\nAmi Ami Love | Deanna Tam | MadebyJody666 | Batty Kitsch Plush | Móhu | Choco Apple Shop | KnitHacker (Danielle Holke)\n\n\n\nColombia\nTejidos Clemen\n\n\n\nCroatia\nAmigurumiBB\n\n\n\nDenmark\nMaria Mayor\n\n\n\nEl Salvador\nWoolly Cat\n\n\n\nFrance\nUnePelotedeLaine\n\n\n\nGermany\nNatürlich Artless | Bennelle\n\n\n\nGreece\nYum Yarn | Karin Godinez\n\n\n\nHong Kong\nKATZ\n\n\n\nIndonesia\nkenjiku | SorbetBox\n\n\n\n\nIreland\nOlkaMade\n\n\n\nIsrael\nShivani toys\n\n\n\nItaly\nGiovanna Cargnelli | Mary’s Amiland | Yellow Yarn | Carmela Gulino – Pyros & Patch | Il meraviglioso mondo di Nezumi | Blitz\n\n\n\nJapan\nBonami | Lumièna | lemo | Kiyoka@Taremimi | Popopo-hompo | haru*maki | Hiro-DesignWorks | happysmile | hiroyuki murata | amidoki | Hirunekotei | KIYURA STUDIO | utata*\n\n\n\nKazakhstan\n \nJulia\n\n\n\nKuwait\nCrochKnitt\n\n\n\nLithuania\nPavilonytė\n\n\n\nMexico\nLUNATICOS | mOn cUKu | Joyita \n\n\n\nNetherlands\nWoodWoolDesign | Crochet Happy Plushie | Tina L.\n\n\n\n\nNew Zealand\nSweet Miru\n\n\n\nPeru\nJUMPHANDMADE\n\n\n\nPoland\ncrochetmaniaq\n\n\n\nPortugal\nMevvSan\n\n\n\nRomania\n \nMerique Crochet\n\n\n\nRussia\nAnastasiya Matyakh | CrochetGiftsShop\n\n\n\nSerbia\nKlupche Art | Poppy Toys\n\n\n\nSingapore\nSnacksies Handicraft Corner | Tiny Rabbit Hole\n\n\n\n\nSlovakia\nJanemi | Horgolzsó\n\n\n\nSlovenia\n \nHOOKA | CuteAndSweetStuff\n\n\n\nSpain\nBelioCrochet | Con fieltros y lanas | Bajo una seta | Liada entre Hilos | OhPeach | El Gallo Bermejo | Mencantoo\n\n\n\nSweden\nearlgreywithcream \n\n\n\nSwitzerland\nYagrashka \n\n\n\nThailand\nEarnCrochet | Atelier De Nana | Meemanan | Zaalim Dolly\n\n\n\nTurkey\noyundostum_designs | mutlugurumiler\n\n\n\n\nUkraine\nOlga Povzun MollisToys | Iren Omelie Toys\n\n\n\nUnited Arab Emirates\nKatia Mochi\n\n\n\nUnited Kingdom\nMy Freaky Zoo | Blossom Bazaar | Amigurumi barmy\n\n\n\nUnited States\n Mats Applesauce Shop | Maylee and Avery | TigaCubCrochet | Crochet Creations by Sara | Pocket Sushi | TeaLoveCrochet | Maribel | jngarts | Fairyland Amigurumi | Blue Bunny Company | Terry Finer | Callaghan Crochet | Thirty Seven Stars | Kadeations | Nightside INK | Crafty Kitty Crochet | monsterumi | Diceberry Designs | Bluephone Studios | Lilac’s Lovables | Mystic Crochet | Ria Art World | Kittygurumi\n\n\n\n\nVietnam\nVan Ha Cao | Vinamigurumi
URL:https://resobox.com/event/amigurumi-world-17/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171123
DTSTAMP:20260720T230557Z
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SUMMARY:Kazari Maki-Zushi Vol. 9 Santa & Snowman Sushi
DESCRIPTION:The holidays are approaching! Get in the holiday spirit and prepare some holiday sushi at our newest Kazari Maki-Zushi class. These Kazari Maki-Zushi (sushi with special designs and decorations) are not only delicious to eat\, but also cute and fun to make! We’ll be creating two kinds of holiday sushi for this class with natural ingredients (as listed below) that taste great\, just like regular sushi! By manipulating the natural colors of each ingredient\, you can design an interesting and delicious sushi piece. The cute designs on these holiday sushi can be made easily\, so no sushi-making experience is required and it’s a good way to impress your friends at upcoming holiday parties. \nIngredients\nSanta Sushi \n\nSushi rice (rice vinegar\, sugar\, salt)\n\nSeaweed\n\n\nSeaweed powder\n\n\nBeets\n\n\nCarrots\n\n\nSeafood sausage\n\n\nCheese sticks\n\n\nMountain gobo (burdock root)\n\nNori\n\nSnowman Sushi \n\nSushi rice (rice vinegar\, sugar\, salt)\nBeets\nBaked Egg\nNori\nKanikama (crab sticks)\n\n \nWhat is Kazari Maki-Zushi?\nKazari Maki-Zushi is a patterned or decorative sushi that is derived from the several sushi techniques such as Saiku sushi and Futomaki sushi. It is undoubtedly sushi\, but the appearance and design of each roll are filled with endless possibilities! A Kazari Maki-Zushi’s design can be anything – flowers\, fruit\, animals\, words and even logos! Whatever your creativeness allows\, Kazari Maki-Zushi can be almost anything. Using various natural colors of ingredients you see every day\, Kazari Maki-Zushi is a fun way to play around with sushi designs. This food/art form has been developed for over 150 years\, and still\, new ideas are created everyday in Japan. And it’s even a great way to show off your artistic skills at parties or potlucks! \nAlthough it looks difficult\, this decorative sushi is very simple and easy to make! No prior experience is necessary as it involves a different process than creating regular sushi. Making Kazari Maki-Zushi is much like building with Legos\, where each piece is stacked to make a picture!  \nKazari Maki-Sushi represents an important unique aspect in Japanese food –  not only in taste\, but also in the beautiful visual appearance that serves to please those who enjoy it. Making Kazari Maki-Zushi is also a great way to enjoy company\, whether it be friends or family and is especially popular with kids! Even if your homemade Kazari Maki-Zushi isn’t well-prepared\, the process of making and seeing your finished pieces on the dining table creates joy for all who see (and eat!) it. \nFor more workshops in this series\, visit our Japanese Cooking Workshop page.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/kazari-maki-zushi-vol-9-santa-snowman-sushi/
LOCATION:RESOBOX\, 91 E 3rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171105
DTSTAMP:20260720T230549Z
CREATED:20171105T023419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230549Z
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SUMMARY:Origami Workshop 1 – Origami Gift Bags
DESCRIPTION:Hate to wrap gifts\, especially if you don’t have a box? Gift bags are perfect for just this problem. Learn to fold a basic gift bag which can be adjusted to suit your gift yet strong enough to carry a full bottle of wine. \n*Sources:\nThe New Origami Steve & Megumi Biddle\n Wine Bottle Gift Bag & Basic Gift Bag creator: Vincent Floderer  \nFor more workshops in this series\, visit our ORIGAMI: Let it Enhance Your Life Workshop Series page.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/origami-workshop-1-origami-gift-bags/
LOCATION:RESOBOX Chelsea\, 203 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171101
DTSTAMP:20260720T230542Z
CREATED:20171031T135212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230542Z
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SUMMARY:Prime Roasted Tea Tasting 2017
DESCRIPTION:We chose premium Roasted tea and Genmai tea from famous tea producing regions of Japan. We want guests to taste the “aroma” before the actual taste. This tasting event will be once in a lifetime experience for any tea fan! Japanese tea is not only Matcha\, Sencha\, and Gyokuro. Can you imagine the taste of tea when tea masters use their professional techniques of roasting and blending? At this event\, you would definitely experience the difference of aroma and taste. \nRoasted Tea\nThe aroma of Roasted tea will remind you of a delicious coffee-like roasting aroma as only high quality tea stems can leave you with clear after-tastes. Usually\, when you drink a cup of a normal roasted tea\, there will be bitterness left on your tongue. However\, our teas have an elegant sweetness using special techniques during the roasting of the tea leaves. \nDespite green tea having a large amount of caffeine\, roasted tea surprisingly does not. So you can enjoy drinking it even before going to bed. It is also safe for children to drink roasted tea. \nGenmai cha\nThe other main tea in this event will be Genmai cha. Genmai-cha is usually made of coarse tea and roasted brown rice. Coarse tea is made of old leaves and hard tea stalks that are picked late season. Most bottled tea in Japan are made from coarse tea and it is popular for ordinary families to drink it every day. Also\, most of tea makers use leftover or damaged brown rice which are first sold for boiled rice purposes. However\, we serve you high quality Genmai-cha this time. These tea are made of high grade roasted tea\, and brown rice which are carefully cropped for tea purposing. For our brown rice\, we use specially selected non-glutinous rice and glutinous rice. Both teas have been known to be exceptionally good combinations to meals. We will prepare food pairings with finger food and Japanese traditional sweets called “Wagashi.” \nYou may or may not have tried Genmai-cha before\, but we definitely know you will enjoy the outstanding aroma and sweetness. \nHoji cha\nRoasted tea is made of Sen cha (the most commonly consumed tea in Japan)\, Kuki cha (the term “Kuki” means “stem”) and coarse tea. We roasted these kinds of tea to bring out a pleasant aroma similar to the taste of coffee. \nWe will serve special roasted tea at this event. The tea is made from carefully picked stems of the first tea leaves harvested of the year. They have strong roasted sweet aroma\, but the after taste is super clear. \n\nPrime Roasted Tea\nThis roasted tea is made from leaves and stems which are the first picked of the year and carefully roasted. The main characteristic of Prime Roasted Tea is its sweet roasted aroma and clear taste. The stem has a bloated shape. This roasted tea is caffeine free\, so you can drink it during the evening\, as so for small children. \n\nMarubi\nThis caffeine-free tea is made by slowly roasting the tea stems to take full advantage of their inherent sweetness. Only the sweetest tea stems are carefully selected before being slowly roasted. By heating the stems evenly and all the way through to the core\, the caffeine can be drawn out while preserving the sweetness. This was tea created so that both parents and toddlers could drink tea together. \n\nStar and Cherry Blossom Roasted Brown Rice Tea\nThe owdered high quality green tea leaves and small rice crackers provide a crispy aroma. This tea is very beneficial to health since the tea leaves are edible. \n\nPrime Roasted Brown Rice Tea\nWe blended sen cha (middle grade green tea) with non-glutinous rice. In addition to well-balanced sweetness and bitterness\, you can enjoy the highly roasted smell. This tea will make you relaxed when you take a sip!\n \n\nYame Matcha Roasted Brown Rice Tea\nWe blended high grade green tea\, non-glutinous rice and glutinous rice and to create a crispy aroma. The beautiful green color comes from the grinded matcha powder added to the tea. In addition\, there are two different kinds of sweet flavors in the tea\, the sweetness of green tea and the sweetness of brown rice. The after-taste is particularly refreshing. This tea also suits for Ochazukei\, a tea over rice Japanese cuisine. \n  \n\nThis event is sponsored by Yame City Hall.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/prime-roasted-tea-tasting/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171030
DTSTAMP:20260720T230535Z
CREATED:20171029T232949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230535Z
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SUMMARY:Mysterious\, Magical Mountain: Fuji-san
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we take a tour around Japan’s Mt. Fuji. Yoshiko Furuse will give us an elegant dance of autumn. Then we’ll use the current Burns Archive exhibit as a jumping off point to share stories about Mt. Fuji\, as well as tales from the past. Bring your own stories\, too! We’ll have a little sake. And — since it’s Halloween — we’ll make a macabre venture into a place near Mt. Fuji that might not be so familiar. \nFor more about the exhibition\, please visit Fujisan: Eternal Symbol of Japan. \nHeader Image Credit: AT THE TOP OF OLD JAPAN – Dramatic View of Mt. Fuji’s Summit\, A hand-tinted lantern slide by T. ENAMI ca.1895-1915.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/mysterious-magical-mountain-fuji-san/
LOCATION:RESOBOX Chelsea\, 203 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171030
DTSTAMP:20260720T230527Z
CREATED:20171029T182523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230527Z
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SUMMARY:Japanese Finest Tea Tasting from Yame 2017
DESCRIPTION:Yame city\, Fukuoka prefecture. This area is known for its highest quality of Gyokuro. At this event\, we will serve Yame Dentou Hon Gyokuro which has won the award of Ministry of Agriculture at National Tea Competition for 16 consecutive years. The color\, taste\, aroma\, shape of tea leaves are all top tier of the Japanese tea industry. There is only a small amount that can be produced\, thus\, little is seen in the market. \nWe will prepare hot tea and have guests experience the ever changing taste of the tea through the first extraction to the third extraction. We will also prepare “Ice-brew” which will have no bitterness or any other unpleasant tastes. \nIn addition\, we will suggest some food pairing ideas that make great combinations with Yame Dentou Hon Gyokuro. Once you sip this tea\, your taste buds will feel a rich umami and sweetness. But the after taste will remain clear and elegant. You may not even believe that it’s tea! There has been years of research and experiments by artisans that led to this marvelous rich tea. \nWe also are going to offer prime Roasted tea and Genmai tea from Yame. These two teas have rich and crispy aroma\, clear after-taste and soft sweetness which are the perfect drinks to warm you up in the Autumn season. Tea is not only limited to being a daily beverage. This event is a chance to enjoy the real authentic taste of luxury Japanese teas which are produced by traditional craftsmanship and technique. \n \nWhat is Yame Dentou Hon Gyokuro?\nCultivating gyokuro tea is not only detailed and specific\, it also requires consummate skill and years of experience\, plus a knack for reading the future. You need to have fortune on your side too. That’s why fewer and fewer places grow the tea anymore. \nBut Yame remains Japan’s leading producer of gyokuro\, accounting for more than 50 percent of the country’s output and setting the gold standard for quality. Gyokuro is grown in mountain valleys where there is little sunlight\, and the bushes are not pruned but left to grow naturally. To protect them from the sun\, the entire field is covered with screens. This increases the content of theanine― the amino acid that gives green tea its distinctive taste ― and thus yields the sweet\, full-bodied flavor characteristic of gyokuro. In Yame\, when 1-1.5 new shoots appear\, woven straw screens are stretched over a framework of concrete pillars and pipes to cover the plants. \n \nToday\, synthetic fiber is used almost everywhere elsewhere gyokuro is grown\, but Yame’s farmers adhere to traditional methods\, despite the extra effort involved\, because synthetic fiber raises the temperature in the field too much. In fact\, Yame is the only tea-producing region in Japan where such screens are still made of straw\, and only here are machines for weaving them still found. At first the plants are 85 percent shaded; then\, during the ten days before harvesting\, the farmer gradually sprinkles straw over the framework while observing subtle changes in the tea leaves and noting the temperature and weather\, until finally the field is 98 percent shaded. \nPutting the plants under moderate stress by blocking the sunlight stimulates translocation of nutrients and causes the young shoots to develop slowly. They strive to grow upward\, and that striving is the source of the tea’s excellent flavor. Having been cultivated with such painstaking effort and loving care\, the gyokuro is then harvested. Again an unusual technique is used. \nOnce four or five leaves have opened\, just the uppermost section of the stem is picked with the two accompanying leaves\, a task that can only be accomplished by hand. During actual picking the back of the stem is slowly bent with the ball of the finger until it gently snaps\, and then carefully placed in a bamboo basket. \n \nWith the finest gyokuro\, attractiveness of appearance is also important. The harvested leaves are then steamed to halt the action of the enzymes and thus prevent any further change in the compounds contained in the leaves. Fine adjustments must be made during the steaming process so that the tea turns out just right\, and that too takes experience and intuition. Having been steamed\, the leaves are then separated\, rolled\, and finally formed into an attractive needle shape by seasoned craftsmen. \nThus Yame Dentou Hon Gyokuro is special in every regard. Its beautiful appearance\, deep\, complex flavor\, and distinctive aroma are the product of the finest craftsmanship backed up by the dedication\, passion\, meticulous care\, and extensive experience of the people who produce it. \nYame Dentou Hon Gyokuro\nThis event is sponsored by Yame City Hall.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/japanese-finest-tea-tasting/
LOCATION:RESOBOX Chelsea\, 203 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171025
DTSTAMP:20260720T230519Z
CREATED:20171024T170009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230519Z
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SUMMARY:KAMINOSHIGOTO: Paper's Work
DESCRIPTION:KAMINOSHIGOTO (カミノシゴト) is a brand developed by Japanese paper craftsmen using special Mino handmade Washi paper. Matomi Sato\, the producer if KAMINOSHIGOTO started his very first exhibition with Mino Japanese paper craftsman and a designer team. The exhibition was held at Shinjuku OZONE from 2002 to 2006 and proved to be successful after winning the Good Design Award in New Frontier Design and Recognition of Traditional Japanese Materials and Craft. Since 2012\, Ieda Paper Craft has been administrating products of the KAMINOSHIGOTO brand\, following the theme “Life with Japanese Paper.” \nThe Virtues of Mino Washi Paper\nMino hand-made washi paper dates back around 1\,300 years. It was used for the oldest remaining public documents stored in the ancient capital Nara’s Shosoin Temple. The composition of the paper\, with fine\, evenly tangled Kozo (paper mulberry) fibers\, has enabled the paper to maintain its beauty even to this day. \nCrafting\nWater gives life to Paper Crafting. Mino Washi\, is a thin\, fine\, yet strong hand-crafted paper made sheet by sheet from fine layers of Kozo (mulberry) fibers found in the nature abundant Mino region of Gifu Prefecture. Its quality is the highest among all Japanese handmade papers. \nWatermark\nSunlight Passes Through Mino Washi.\nMino Washi has long been used in the shoji sliding screen doors of Japanese homes\, as its uniform surface allows light to pass through in a distinctive manner\, creating a warm and subtle\nlight effect. The beauty of that light gained the attention of famed 20th century sculptor\, Isamu Noguchi\, leading to the creation of his “Akari” series of Japanese paper lighting installations. On November 27\, 2014\, the traditional manufacturing techniques for quality Mino Japanese paper were registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage skill. \n \nDelivering Hand Made Japanese Washi Paper\nThe workshop studio for Ieda Paper Craft makes original paper for Mizu-uchiwa fans\, paper for lanterns\, and special water-drop papers. Recently they have been focusing on not just paper production\, but on product development using the manufactured paper. While they had previously developed womenʼs accessories\, a request from specialty shop Kaminoshigoto led to the development of the Origami Jewell lineup. Originally hand-made Japanese paper was one of lifeʼs necessities\, used for writing\, as well as for building applications\, such as shoji screens and wall papers. However\, nowadays\, there are many cheaper bulk made paper materials\, and the use\, and so the need for hand-made paper has declined. Even so\, they hope to make new materials that appeal to peopleʼs lives. \nThe Texture and Beauty of Traditional Paper\nHow can we incorporate traditional hand-made Japanese paper into our modern lives? Under the themes of “Washi Material Production” and “Proposed Activities”\, we are striving to\nexplore new avenues of washi use. In an effort to convey the original texture and beauty of Japanese paper\, we are looking to create original papers\, one sheet at a time\, with watermarks including kanji characters\, letters\, arabesque or snowflake patterns to create new ways to enjoy paper. \nCreating the Delicate Designs of the Natural World\nMino Washi is made from the finely entwined fibers of natural materials that can be best observed on the outer edges of the hand made sheets. In the Nature series\, the warm characteristics of the Mino Japanese paper is used to replicate the delicate designs of the natural world\, such as feathers and veined leaves found in nature. Once used for shoji screen doors\, lanterns and other daily life uses\, Mino Washi is no longer a necessity in modern day life\, and so by adding new ideas and designs\, it is possible to promote the merits of Mino Washi in new forms. \n  \n 
URL:https://resobox.com/event/kaminoshigoto-papers-work/
LOCATION:RESOBOX Chelsea\, 203 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171023
DTSTAMP:20260720T230510Z
CREATED:20171022T174809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230510Z
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SUMMARY:Archives Week 2017 - FUJISAN: ETERNAL SYMBOL OF JAPAN
DESCRIPTION:The Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan\, New York Inc. is holding a special event at our current exhibition\, Fujisan: the Eternal Symbol of Japan this coming Tuesday\, October 24\, 2017 as a part of Archives Week 2017. \n\nThe Burns Archive is proud to present our sixth annual exhibition of hand-painted nineteenth century Japanese photographs at the RESOBOX Gallery. This year’s theme is the iconic Mt. Fuji\, the highest mountain in Japan (12\,389 ft). The exhibit includes Meiji Era (1868-1912) photographs of landscapes depicting the great mountain from various viewpoints\, as well as staged studio scenes featuring Fujisan as backdrop. Mt. Fuji\, with its graceful conical form\, is a sacred and eternal symbol of Japan. \nJoin us for a gallery talk and exhibition viewing. \nTo RSVP\, please e-mail liz@burnsarchive.com.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/archives-week-2017-fujisan-eternal-symbol-of-japan/
LOCATION:RESOBOX Chelsea\, 203 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171023
DTSTAMP:20260720T230501Z
CREATED:20171022T174803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230501Z
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SUMMARY:The Burns Archive Presents the Art of Japanese Hand Painted Photography
DESCRIPTION:A rare look at a jewel of the Burns Archive collection\, topped off with a sampling of sake.\nThe Atlas Obscura is hosting an event for our current exhibition\, Fujisan: the Eternal Symbol of Japan this coming Thursday\, October 26\, 2017 including a mini lecture and tasting. \n\nJoin us for an intimate viewing into the colorfully kaleidoscopic world of everyday life in Japan at our special sake reception\, led by the esteemed Stanley B. Burns\, M.D. of the Burns Archive & Collection. \nJapan\, an island nation isolated until the mid-nineteenth century\, opened its doors to foreign photographers in the 1860s. It was those early photographers who gained access to Meiji Japan\, and the wonders within. And while other photographers during that time typically were making sepia-toned prints\, these photographers in Japan took advantage of local artists to have their prints uniquely and exquisitely hand-painted. In fact\, many photographs were executed so well they rivaled modern color photography. \nThese unusual photographs are a part of an incredibly treasured collection of images from the mid-19th century through the 1950s know as “The Burns Archive” and are not typically available for public viewing. Stanley B. Burns\, M.D. is renowned for The Burns Archive\, his own private and extensive collection of photographs\, especially those documenting early medical practices. \nWe’ll be meeting at RESOBOX\, a gathering place for Japanese art\, where their current exhibition on FUJISAN: ETERNAL SYMBOL OF JAPAN features a selection from The Burns Archive of hand-painted photographs all focused on the iconic Mt. Fuji. \nIncluded your admission is a signed copy of the catalog\, Setting Sun: Painted Photographs of Meiji Japan. Within the book are 160 fascinating photographs\, curated from tourist albums and presented in the sequence most typical to the era. \nDETAILS\n\nIncluded in the price of your ticket is the Setting Sun: Painted Photographs of Meiji Japan book\, signed by Stanley B. Burns\, M.D.\nIndividual Ticket + Signed Copy of Setting Sun: Painted Photographs of Meiji Japan: $50.\nDuo Ticket (2 tickets + 1 signed book): $75.\nLecture led by Dr. Burns\, with a sake and snack reception before and after.\n\nABOUT THE BURNS COLLECTION & ARCHIVE\nFrom the birth of photography through the modern age\, with more than one million historic photographs\, The Burns Archive provides photographic evidence of forgotten\, unseen\, and disquieting aspects of history. It was established in 1975 by Stanley B. Burns\, MD\, FACS\, a New York City ophthalmologist and photo-historian. For over forty years\, thousands of publishers\, exhibitors\, authors\, researchers\, artists and filmmakers have utilized this unique source of visual documentation. The Archive is best known for images of the darker side of life – death\, disease\, crime\, racism\, revolution and war – however\, a large part of the collection depicts aspects of social and cultural life. A favorite and compelling category are nineteenth-century Japanese hand-painted photographs. \nDr. Burns and his daughter Elizabeth have co-authored two books on Japanese photographic history\, Setting Sun: Painted Photographs of Meiji Japan (2017) and Geisha: A Photographic History 1872-1912 (2002)\, which explores the life and culture of Geisha during the Meiji Era. They have produced multiple exhibitions of Japanese photography\, including many at the RESOBOX Gallery\, Geisha: The Golden Years 1870-1890 (2002)\, Working Life in Meiji Japan (2013)\, Japan – An Island Nation: 1870-1890 (2014)\, Japanese Ritual Industry: Silk\, Rice & Tea (2015)\, and Worship in Meiji Era Japan (2016). \nAdvance Tickets Only. All Sales Final. No Refunds or Exchanges.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/the-burns-archive-presents-the-art-of-japanese-hand-painted-photography/
LOCATION:RESOBOX Chelsea\, 203 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171018
DTSTAMP:20260720T230453Z
CREATED:20171017T184645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230453Z
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SUMMARY:Vermilion Brilliance and Hidden Eroticism
DESCRIPTION:To create a picture with chalk on a blackboard requires the method of applying just the right amount of pressure and temperature of the fingertips to produce a beautiful gradation. \nThis art form\, which has been said to have originated in Australia\, has many colorful and pop-inspired impressions. In 2017\, Moeco held her first exhibition in Japan titled “Tsuyaga (艶画)” and showcased pieces that no one has seen a chalk artist create before. Tsuyaga (艶画) is a traditional art that focused much on ancient Japanese life and oftentimes sexual desire. For Moeco’s exhibition\, she decided to take the idea of female eroticism from Tsuyaga to create an art of her own. The main works of the theme revolve around women\, beauty\, lust and eroticism and captured the feeling of both exciting and shocking subjects. Even a quick glance at the pieces can pierce through one’s perception and cause a mix of emotions. \nThese pieces of work extract elements of traditional Japan as a homeland (和) and paint it\, both realistically and fantastically\, through an erotically drawn out perspective. \n“Vermilion” or 「朱」 has been a traditional color passed down through the history of Japan. Rather than simply red\, it is the vibrant yet subtle difference of vermilion that is portrayed through Moeco’s works. \nThe vermilion of lipstick\, the vermilion of a kimono\, the vermilion of a goldfish\, the vermilion of a flower. These are the various identities that are brought together in harmony expressed by the artist. The moment vermilion is spread on the lips of a girl\, she becomes a woman. Furthermore\, a vermilion kimono represents the beauty of a woman\, as well as nobility and lust. \nAlthough the pieces seem to be calm and peaceful\, there is a strong passion and tension\, as well as elegance and eroticism that disappears behind each one. That is the myth that is released with each art piece\, a sublime beauty from Moeco’s fingertips. \n 
URL:https://resobox.com/event/vermilion-brilliance-and-hidden-eroticism/
LOCATION:RESOBOX\, 91 E 3rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171010
DTSTAMP:20260720T230445Z
CREATED:20171009T162746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230445Z
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SUMMARY:THE FICTIONAL SCENERY
DESCRIPTION:Yoshiaki’s works focus on exploring the narrowing gap and the tension that exists between artificial\, virtual spaces\, such as those found in online video games\, and the physical realm in which we live. He is inspired by landscapes of virtual worlds he has encountered in games. He believes that experiences in virtual spaces surpass the boundary between fantasy and reality in the human mind\, allowing them to feel very real. These experiences resemble the sensation of being immersed in an artist’s world\, unbounded by canvas borders. Yoshiaki’s works show human thoughts that are aggregations of both subconscious and conscious mental processes\, dreams\, and desires that appear in both virtual realms and the physical world.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/yoshiaki-otsuka-exhibition/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170929
DTSTAMP:20260720T230436Z
CREATED:20170928T163824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230436Z
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SUMMARY:Fujisan: Eternal Symbol of Japan
DESCRIPTION:Nineteenth Century Photographs from The Burns Archive\n\nThe beauty of the solitary\, often snow-capped\, stratovolcano\, known around the world as Mount Fuji\, rising above villages and tree-fringed sea and lakes has long been the object of pilgrimages and inspired artists and poets.\n\n– UNESCO\nRESOBOX gallery is proud to present our sixth annual exhibition of hand-painted nineteenth century Japanese photographs from The Burns Collection & Archive. This year’s theme is the iconic Mt. Fuji. Designated a World Heritage site in 2013\, it is the highest mountain in Japan at 12\,389 ft (3776.24m)\, located on the main island of Honshu. \nThe mountain is venerated in Japan’s earliest recorded literature\, dating from the 8th century and at that time the now dormant volcano was prone to spewing smoke\, making it all the more revered. Shinto temples flank the base of the mountain and it is commonly believed that Fujiyama is the incarnation of the earth spirit itself. \nThe exhibit includes Meiji Era (1868-1912) photographs of landscapes depicting the great mountain from various viewpoints\, as well as staged studio scenes featuring Fujisan as backdrop. A new book\, Setting Sun: Painted Photographs of Meiji Japan\, Selected Photographs from The Burns Archive\, accompanies the exhibit. Mt. Fuji\, with its graceful conical\, form is a sacred and eternal symbol of Japan. \n\nThe Burns Collection & Archive\nFrom the birth of photography through the modern age\, with more than one million historic photographs\, The Burns Archive provides photographic evidence of forgotten\, unseen and disquieting aspects of history. It was established in 1975 by Stanley B. Burns\, MD\, FACS\, a New York City ophthalmologist and photo-historian. For over forty years\, thousands of publishers\, exhibitors\, authors\, researchers\, artists and filmmakers have utilized this unique source of visual documentation. The Archive is best known for images of the darker side of life – death\, disease\, crime\, racism\, revolution and war – however\, a large part of the collection depicts aspects of social and cultural life. A favorite and compelling category are nineteenth-century Japanese hand-painted photographs. \nDr. Burns and his daughter Elizabeth have co-authored two books on Japanese photographic history\, Setting Sun: Painted Photographs of Meiji Japan (2017) and Geisha: A Photographic History 1872-1912 (2002)\, which explores the life and culture of Geisha during the Meiji Era. They have produced multiple exhibitions of Japanese photography\, including many at the RESOBOX Gallery\, Geisha: The Golden Years 1870-1890 (2002)\, Working Life in Meiji Japan (2013)\, Japan – An Island Nation: 1870-1890 (2014)\, Japanese Ritual Industry: Silk\, Rice & Tea (2015)\, and Worship in Meiji Era Japan (2016). \nBurns Archive: http://www.burnsarchive.com/
URL:https://resobox.com/event/fujisan-eternal-symbol-of-japan/
LOCATION:RESOBOX Chelsea\, 203 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170927
DTSTAMP:20260720T230428Z
CREATED:20170926T193910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230428Z
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SUMMARY:Manga University of New York (MUNY)
DESCRIPTION:Upcoming Event\n\nTBA – Coming soon!\n\nAbout MUNY\nThe Manga University of New York (MUNY) offers a series of lectures on manga/comics by professionals\, including artists\, scholars\, educators\, publishers\, translators\, critics\, and others who are engaged with manga from multiple perspectives. We hope to deepen the knowledge of the medium\, industry\, education\, and culture surrounding manga in North American or other contexts in dialogue with the invited experts. We welcome everyone to participate and be a part of discussion while enjoying delightful meals and drinks available at RESOBOX! \nThe MUNY has evolved from and works in conjunction with MaRRN (Manga Research and Reading Network). \nSign up for our newsletter here!\n\nPrevious Events\n\nThursday\, May 16\, 2019 – James Welker presenting on “What We Can Learn from the Circulation and Transformation of Boys Love (BL) Media around Asia“\n\n\nCreated by and for adolescent girls and women\, boys love (BL) media\, depicting romantic and sexual relationships between males\, took root in commercial shōjo manga (girls’ comics) magazines in Japan in the early 1970s. BL quickly spread into other commercial and fan-produced media forms\, including dōjinshi (fanzines)\, “light novels\,” anime\, “drama CDs\,” live action films\, collectible figures\, and video games. With an estimated annual domestic market size in the 2010s of around US$190 million\, BL media clearly has a pronounced presence in Japanese popular culture today. By the early 2000s BL media was becoming a global media phenomenon\, encompassing pirated and licensed translations and locally-produced works. \nOwing perhaps to cultural and geographic proximity\, BL media has found a particularly receptive home in many parts of Asia\, where it has often taken on new meanings and had different fan bases and cultural effects from in its country of origin. After briefly reviewing the emergence of BL and its impact in Japan\, in this talk I will analyze the work of over a dozen scholars researching BL media to discuss the varied sociocultural effects of BL media around East\, Southeast\, and South Asia\, which I am currently compiling into a collection provisionally entitled Queer Transfigurations: Boys Love Media in Asia. These effects range from helping female BL fans reconsider their attitudes towards romance\, sex\, and sexuality in India and the Philippines\, to affecting attitudes about and representation of the LGBTQ community\, including same-sex marriage\, in Indonesia\, Taiwan\, and Thailand\, to facilitating new forms of cultural exchange across the region. \n\nSunday\, March 11\, 2018 – Lauren Scanlan and Deron Bennett presenting on Ichi-F by Kazuto Tatsuta (Please RSVP here if you plan on joining us!)\n\nThe March 11\, 2011 tsunami and earthquake upended the Tohoku area of Japan\, causing meltdowns at the Fukushima Daiichi Power Plant and devastating the surrounding region. Kazuto Tatsuta\, then an aspiring mangaka\, took an interest in the cleanup and restoration efforts\, eventually joining them himself and documenting his experiences in the graphic memoir Ichi-F. What began as a brief “work report” eventually became a vital and rare public record of what is still an extremely secretive cleanup effort. In light of its historic importance and unique storytelling\, Kodansha Comics decided that it was essential that Ichi-F be translated into English – but this is just the beginning of the story. Join Kodansha Comics editor Lauren Scanlan as she discusses the singular challenges involved with bringing Ichi-F to the English-speaking world. \n\n\nFriday\, October 13\, 2017 – Dr. Hiromi Tsuchiya Dollase presenting on “Mother Horror in Japanese Shōjo manga”\n\nSince its emergence in the 1950s\, shōjo manga has functioned as a medium to mirror girl readers’ psyches.  With fantasy as a weapon\, young manga artists have explored new expressions of love\, power and femininity\, while shōjo horror manga have represented the dark regions of young girls’ hidden emotions and subconscious fears.  A frequently occurring motif is that of mothers\, who are often portrayed in metamorphosis\, transforming into grotesque creatures\, animals\, and demons\, threatening their daughters with their abominable presence.   The presentation will discuss how\, through horrifying representations of mothers\, manga artists express girls’ fears toward their mothers as well as the idea of becoming mothers themselves.  Manga works by artists such as Umezu Kazuo\, Yamagishi Ryōko\, and Hagio Moto will be examined.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/muny/
LOCATION:RESOBOX\, 91 E 3rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170924
DTSTAMP:20260720T230421Z
CREATED:20170923T232927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230421Z
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SUMMARY:SCENES
DESCRIPTION:人には、いつも思い出す風景、思い出す人、思い出すことばがあります。\n 私たちは、どんな場所にあっても、心の中に切り取られたシーンを思い出すことが出来ます。私たちはいつも道の途中にいます。あなたが思い起こすものはなんですか？ \nThere are scenes\, people and words you always remember.\nWherever you are\, you can always remember\n the scenes cut out and kept in your mind.\n At any given time\, you are on the way to your destination. \nWhat are the scenes you always remember?　 \nExhibiting Artists\n\n\n\nIsao Abe\nHarumi Miyawaki\n\n\nTazo Ishida\nShuetsu Mori\n\n\nDoshu Isobe\nHisako Yonezawa\n\n\nKazu Ito\nTaiji Hashimoto\n\n\nHisao Onishi\n Hiroshi Nagoya\n\n\nHiroyuki Onishi\n Shigeo Nakajima\n\n\nMakoto Obinata\n Teiin Shimegi\n\n\nMakiko Kawashima\n Teruko Sano\n\n\nShigeko Hirayama\n Shuji Sakamoto\n\n\nKenji Koguchi\n Masaaki Kondo\n\n\nYoshihiro Tsukamoto
URL:https://resobox.com/event/scenes/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170918
DTSTAMP:20260720T230413Z
CREATED:20170918T023802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230413Z
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SUMMARY:MIKI HOUSE Sample Sale at RESOBOX East Village
DESCRIPTION:MIKI HOUSE\, one of the most well-known children’s clothing brands in Japan will be holding a special sample sale at RESOBOX East Village. They will be selling their best children’s clothing at bargain prices during their one time event. \nDiscount Market Sale\nUnique baby\, toddler and children’s clothing will be sold at bargain prices at the special sample sale! There will be a 50 – 75% discount on all the original USA suggested retail prices. Shoes and boots for all seasons will also be sold at special prices as well as items and goods that serve as great gifts. \n\nFashionable boots and shoes will be available at a special price\nBaby and toddler clothing for all seasons\nGift-able items\nOther special MIKI HOUSE items with great prices and limited stock!\n\nThings to be Aware of\n\nPlease expect the market to be crowded on the day of our sale.\nTo ensure everyone’s safety\, we may ask customers to wait by the entrance if it becomes too crowded.\nWhen lining up\, we ask customer’s to please be mindful of belongings and refrain from cutting the line.\nGuests are allowed to enter with strollers\, but will be asked to have them kept safely on the side of the venue.\nReturn and exchange of goods after purchase will not be accepted.\nGift wrapping will not be provided.\nWe apologize for any items that are sold out before the end of the sale.\nWe accept cash and all major credit cards (Visa\, MasterCard\, American Express\, Discover).\nWe cannot assume responsibility for any lost personal items\, injury and quarrels within and outside of the venue.\n\nThank you for your understanding and we hope to see you at our special sale! \n 
URL:https://resobox.com/event/miki-house/
LOCATION:RESOBOX\, 91 E 3rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170911
DTSTAMP:20260720T230402Z
CREATED:20170910T171630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230402Z
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SUMMARY:Calling All Crocheters For Our FOURTH Annual Amigurumi Exhibition This December in NY!
DESCRIPTION:Since our previous three World Amigurumi Exhibition (2014 | 2015 | 2016) have been so successful\, we’re bringing it back and calling all talented crochet artists for our fourth exhibition! \nOur goal is to completely fill our gallery space with at least 3\,000 amigurumi. We want to turn the gallery into an “amigurumi room”\, filled to the brim with cuddly and cute! This is a unique exhibition in that it’s not displaying an individual artist\, but a concept. The concept\, amigurumi\, is a culture that began in Japan\, but is now cherished by crocheters all over the world. We were so inspired by the amount of amigurumi artists out there that we decided to embark on a journey to create an exhibition showcasing the united\, global love of this cute craft! To make this a successful exhibit\, we need amigurumi contributions from crocheters everywhere! \nGo on a video tour of last year’s World Amigurumi Exhibition! \n\n\n\n\nExhibition Theme Description – Daily Life –\nIn the previous years\, we’ve asked artists to create amigurumi that represented their region and amigurumi that were made of unconventional items and we were excited to receive all different kinds of creations. This year\, we’ve decided to take it a step further and ask artists to create anthropomorphic amigurumi that may be used in daily life. \nAmong many characteristics in this unique crochet culture\, amigurumi is one of the more special ones that you can play around with. Although they are generally known to be cute dolls or stuffed animals that are often used for display or given to children\, there are rare moments when we sometimes see amigurumi that can actually be used in our daily lives. For this year’s exhibition\, we would like to take a close look at this characteristic and explore the further possibilities of amigurumi such as how it is incorporated in our life. There are many dolls in the world that resemble us as human beings and stuffed animals that become our good friends\, but amigurumi could play a variety of roles for us while keeping their doll-like shapes (face\, body\, arms\, and legs). \nIn Japan\, these kinds of functional craft art are used in daily life at home and are sometimes called “Okan Art.” Okan is a way of saying “Mother” in friendly sense\, particularly stressing on the idea of a mother’s maternity period as well as a respect to her as a mother. It doesn’t necessarily require an actual mother creating the art\, but it represents a type of craft makes us feel “at home” and as an item to take with you as a part of daily life. By exploring this point of view\, the objects surrounding us all have potential to be transformed into amigurumi and can be both good friends and useful instruments in wider occasions. \nTo apply for the exhibition\, we would like each participating artist to submit an idea of what kind of animal/human-shaped amigurumi product they can create to be used in daily life. \nMuch like last year’s exhibition\, at least one piece should match our theme: a crocheted amigurumi product that can be used in every day life. Such creations can be amigurumi bags\, tape measures\, tissue box covers\, wall mount clocks\, wallets\, scissors\, book covers\, pencil cases and holders\, smartphone covers\, mirror cases\, water bottle holders\, coasters\, hair ties\, etc. We ask artists to be as creative as they want and think of interesting ways their amigurumi creations can be incorporated in their daily lives! \nAny other pieces submitted to the exhibition can be “free styled\,” so artists have the option of sending us any kind of piece they want to show off in New York. \nTheme Examples\nThese amigurumi were designed and crocheted to be useful in every day life. Take these as pieces of inspiration for your own works! \nWorks by Lemo from Japan\n\nWorks by Lumièna from Japan\n\nBasic Exhibit Information\n\nDuration: December 11\, 2017 to March 31\, 2018\nLocation: RESOBOX\, 41-26 27th St\, Long Island City\, NY 11101 | www.resobox.com\nIt would be great if you could come to NY during the exhibition\, but you don’t have to. Our staff will take care of your amigurumi (sales\, display\, shipping\, etc.)\nArtists must submit a minimum of 10 amigurumi pieces.\nAll pieces from the various contributing amigurumi artists will be for sale during the exhibition term.\nArtist retains ownership of all work consigned to or represented by RESOBOX Gallery.\nEach work should have a small loop (fishing line\, thread\, yarn\, etc. is fine) and tag. The tag must include the following: a) artist/brand name; b) baby safe or not baby safe; c) Country (country flag image or country name) d) price; e) item number (RESOBOX will send this number in mid-October)\, and; f) any other information you want to include.\n\n**NOTE: Each artist who is participating MUST submit at least one amigurumi piece that is part of the exhibit theme. So\, if you send us 50 pieces\, at least 1 out of those 50 pieces must be a themed piece and the rest of them can be free-style – whatever you want to exhibit. \nThe artist must include a small loop and a tag on each piece.\nInterested artists must fill out the following form by October 10th: \nApplications are closed!\nWe will screen each artist and their theme through this form. Within one week after submission\, we will get back to you if we will accept your submission. Do not submit the form more than once. We cannot reply to all emails\, so if you don’t get our email within a week\, please assume that we will not accept your amigurumi.  \nShipping Your Amigurumi To Us\nPlease send up to 100 amigurumi pieces eligible for sale to: \nRESOBOX Gallery\n41-26 27th Street\nLong Island City\, New York\, USA 11101 \nPlease note:\n\nThe artist is responsible for the transport of amigurumi pieces to and from the gallery\, including any costs related thereto.\nEach artist can send up to 100 amigurumi pieces. All pieces must be for sale.\nAll amigurumi must arrive by November 30th at RESOBOX Gallery. If your amigurumi does not arrive by November 30th\, we can not guarantee it will be on display for the exhibit’s opening party (December 10th).\nThe artist should certify each piece as being “baby-safe” or “not baby-safe”. A piece is “baby-safe” if: a) the eyes are safety eyes or embroidered; b) the little appendages can’t be pulled off and swallowed\, and; c) the stuffing can’t be pulled out\nThe artist should certify either that the pieces are his/her original pattern\, or that the person who created the pattern has given them the right to sell that particular design (please check the original creator’s website).\n\nFees and Commission\n\n\n\nRetail sales prices: The prices for each piece will be established by the artist. If we feel a price is unreasonable\, we will contact you to negotiate. If you do not hear from us\, please assume your prices are okay.\nCommission when sale occurs: Commission varies depending on the number of pieces.\n\n\n\n10-20 pieces: 35% commission to the gallery (65% to the artist)\n21-50: 25% commission to the gallery (75% to the artist)\n51-75: 15% commission to the gallery (85% to the artist)\n76-100: 10% commission to the gallery (90% to the artist) \n\nPayment will be sent within 10 days after the end of the exhibition unless there is a special request by an artist.\nThe gallery is responsible for all marketing fees of the exhibit such as postcards/flyers\, drinks for the opening reception\, event webpage\, promotion to media/press\, etc\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nPlease thoroughly read this section before emailing us with your questions.\n– Are you going to publish an article about this exhibition anywhere?\nYes. We will create an English press release and deliver to as many media outlets as we can all over the world. Unfortunately\, we can’t have all images of all artists’ works included in the press release\, but will list all participating artists’ names and web pages on our website. \nAdditionally\, if this exhibit is featured in blogs\, magazines\, newspapers\, etc. we will post links to these articles on the exhibit page\, our Facebook page\, and on our Twitter account. The past two years\, we were featured in publications such as: \n\nThe Lion Brand Yarn Blog\nHappily Hooked Magazine (Issue 11)\nSimply Crochet Magazine (Issue 27)\nAbout Travel\nInside Crochet Magazine\nPetits Pixels Blog\n\n** We may ask each artist for some media contacts in your local area. \n– What type of amigurumi are you looking for?\nPlease see the description of this year’s theme at the top of this page. Each artist must submit at least one amigurumi item that can be used in daily life.\n \n**We WILL NOT accept any amigurumi based on licensed characters. If your pieces are based on licensed characters\, we will not display it during the exhibit and we will send them back to you immediately. \n– I didn’t create the patterns for my pieces. Is that okay?\nPlease check the original creator’s website. Normally\, there are some comments explaining if you can sell the pieces based on their patterns. We will only accept works that are originals or have permission from the original creator. Please note again that amigurumi based on licensed characters WILL NOT be accepted and will be sent back to you. \n– If my amigurumi arrive at RESOBOX after the November 30th deadline because of a post delay\, is that okay?\nIf your pieces arrive after November 30th for any reason\, we cannot guarantee they will be on display for the opening party (December 10th). In order to ensure that your amigurumi arrives on time\, please ship your package(s) in a timely manner. \n– Commission\nThe commission that the gallery takes varies depending on the number of pieces to be exhibited.\n10-20 pieces: 35% commission to the gallery (65% to the artist)\n21-50: 25% commission to the gallery (75% to the artist)\n51-75: 15% commission to the gallery (85% to the artist)\n76-100: 10% commission to the gallery (90% to the artist) \n– May I send all the things for gift-wrapping the amigurumi (paper bag\, ribbons\, etc…)?\nPlease do not send anything for gift-wrapping the amigurumi. We cannot accept custom gift-wrapping from each participant. Thank you for your understanding. \n– Can I include my own tag?\nWe require that all artists attach a tag to their pieces. Feel free to use your regular tags. This tag can be a piece of paper\, your business card\, etc. However\, all tags must include the following information: \n\nArtist/brand name\nCountry (country flag image or country name)\nBaby safe or not baby safe\nItem number (RESOBOX will send you this number in mid-October.)\nPrice\nAny other information you want to include (website URL\, Facebook page\, etc.)\n\n– Who will bear the shipping and return shipping costs if my items aren’t sold?\nArtists are responsible for all shipping costs (to and from New York). Unsold pieces will be returned to you\, or with your permission\, donated to local kids’ organizations. The gallery will not buy your pieces. We will first calculate the cost of the shipping of your unsold pieces and the profit that you make during the exhibition. And then\, if there is a surplus on your side\, we will send the unsold pieces as well as the profit that you make to your account through PayPal or bank wire. If not\, once we confirm the payment received from you\, we will send unsold pieces back to you. You need to pay to us the cost of shipping from NY to your place. Once we confirm the payment received to our account from you\, we will ship your unsold items back to you. \n– May I send the same character with a different color scheme? Do the pieces submitted all have to be different\, or can they be duplicates of the same piece?\nDuplicates are okay whether they are the exact same or different colors/styles. \n– Is it possible to send business cards to go with the amigurumi to gain exposure?\nIf you would like to send business cards\, please attach them to your amigurumi. See the tag instructions above. \n– How will you establish the retail prices?\nEach artist will decide the price for each of their pieces. After we receive your price list and amigurumi contributions\, we will contact you if we believe a price is inappropriate. (If you don’t hear from us\, please assume that your prices are okay.) \n– Will there be any kind of opening reception?\nYes. We will have an opening party (December 10th\, 2017). If you can make it to New York\, please join us! \n– Do you need a detailed list of all of the amigurumis I’m sending? And if so\, what information should be on this list?\nYes\, once you are accepted to the exhibition\, we will ask each artist to send a detailed list of amigurumi by the mid of November. Please send the following information by email. The list does not need to be included in the package: \n\n\n\nName of each piece with a photo of each (or at least a description of what the piece looks like)\nPrice for each\nBaby safe or not\nAny other things that the gallery should know\n\n\n\n– Do you take full responsibility for the amigurumi stock during the exhibition?\nWe cannot provide artists with compensation for lost/stolen items. However\, reasonable efforts will be made to protect consigned artwork from accidental damage\, breakage or lost items but insurance liability for accidental damage or breakage is not provided by the gallery.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/amigurumi-artists-17/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
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