Manga for Beginners workshops at Yume Japanese Gardens start on Jan. 28, 2024

MANGA FOR BEGINNERS Workshop with Lin Lucas

  • Sun, Jan 28, 202410:00 AM to Sun, Feb 25, 202412:00 PM
  • Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson (map)
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“While Japanese manga share much in common with Western comics and graphic novels, it is a unique and ancient art form dating back to the 13th century!

In our short intro workshop, we will learn about the evolution of manga and explore the fundamentals of character design, story development, page layout, penciling, editing, and inking techniques through fun, challenging exercises designed to inspire creativity and ignite a desire to write and draw stories in modern and classic Japanese styles.

This workshop is a series of 5 classes, held on Sundays, in which fundamental skills and techniques are practiced and applied to projects created by the participants.

About the Artist:

Lin Lucas is a multidisciplinary artist and educator. At age five, he saw Superman flying across his kindergarten lunch box and knew he wanted to be someone who explored the boundaries of possibility. His favorite question is, “What if…?”

Date/Time:

Every Sunday

From January 28 through February 25, 2024 from 10am to 12pm

Advance registration required.

Tickets:

General public: $250 (5 classes)
Students: $175 (5 classes)

All materials included (does not include Gardens admission)

Space is limited. Please reserve your spot”

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Shakuhachi Japanese flute workshop & concert on Jan. 27 at Streams in the Desert Lutheran Church

“Two shakuhachi events in Tucson coming up on January 27th! A hands-on workshop introducing the shakuhachi (with James Tong, all are welcome!) and a concert that evening of three players (James Tong, Koryo Yasui, Paul Amiel) in three styles (Myoan, Tozan, and Kinko). We hope to see you there! “

Presented by Empty Bamboo Shakuhachi Circle of Tucson. Tickets $20 for each workshop & concert. See flyers below.

Beginning Ohara Ikebana 4 part class at Tucson Botanical Garden starting January 24 to Feb. 14, 2024

“Create beauty and reduce stress through Ikebana, the ancient Japanese art of arranging flowers in the style most pleasing to the eye. Learn from the Ohara School of Ikebana whose instruction is the result of 600 years of evolving artistic development in Japan. Develop your practice incrementally over four sessions. Price includes a container and kenzan to take home and flowers for each session.”

CLASS DATES: Wednesday, January 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Class capacity is 12 – register early!

Hosted by the Arizona Chapter of the Ohara School of Ikebana

In Person Education Building ClassroomThese classes take place In-Person in the Education Building Classroom

Register Here

$165 Member / $130 Member

When you register for the January 24th class you are registering for the series.

Japanese New Year festival on January 13, 2024 at Yume Japanese Gardens

  • Saturday, January 13, 2024
  • 11:00 AM to  3:00 PM
  • Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson

“Celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Dragon (辰, tatsu) and experience the magic of tradition at the Japanese New Year Festival at Yume Japanese Gardens!

Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with cultural delights, vibrant performances, and the spirit of togetherness.

Enjoy live performances featuring Japanese music and the annual ritual of mochitsuki (the pounding of rice to make mochi), and savor the flavors of authentic Japanese cuisine with a variety of food, snacks, and drinks.

Advanced ticket reservation is required. This is a limited admission event. “

Date/Time:

1/13

11am-3pm

Admission Tickets: 

Adults: $18 – Members: $10 – Children: $6 – Children under 5: FreePurchase Tickets

Yume Japanese Gardens is at 2130 N. Alvernon Way, south of Grant Rd.

Odaiko Sonora Director to perform Taiko at Pima County Historic Courthouse on Dec 15 – updated

As part of the lunchtime concert series at the historic Pima County Courthouse, Odaiko Sonora’s founder and director Karen Falkenstrom will be performing on Taiko drums. She is half-Korean American and has travelled several times to Japan to play Taiko.

UPDATE: 12/14/23 Karen F. has contacted covid, so unable to perform. A roots music duo Nicholas McCallion & Danny Krieger will perform instead.

Friday Dec 15, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free, bring your lunch. 115 N. Church St. Take the free Sun Link streetcar and get off at E. Congress Ave. x Church St. and walk one and a half blocks north. Or take the free Sun Tran bus # 3 and it will take you on W. Alameda St. just north of the courthouse.

Www.tucsontaiko.org

Karen Falkenstrom, Director of Odaiko Sonora