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Maneki-neko Decorating Workshop

August 17, 2019

Decorate your own ceramic maneki-neko piggy bank to take home!

The maneki-neko (beckoning cat) is a lucky charm made from ceramic believed to bring happiness and good fortune. Even though it is unclear how the first maneki-neko came to be, most agree that it first appeared in Japan during the Edo period (17th century to mid-19th century).

Traditionally, maneki-neko were white, but they now come in many colours including red, black and yellow. In Japan, you will often see maneki-neko at the entrance to shops for good luck. It is said that the right raised paw brings in good fortune and money, and the left raised paw attracts customers.

Each maneki-neko piggy bank can be decorated with pens, crayons and/or origami paper. All materials provided; participants are welcome to bring additional supplies.

This workshop is for school-aged children. Best suited for ages 7-12. Children under the age of 6 will require the assistance of a parent or guardian (parents/guardians accompanying children are free).

This workshop is presented by The Japan Foundation, Sydney and Simply Native Japan.

Simply Native Japan is a project coordination agency and product distributor of traditional handmade crafts from Japan. Founded in 2016 by Yukino Matsumoto, the daughter of a traditional kimono (Japanese clothing textiles) family, Simply Native Japan represents the belief that beauty in the simplest form can be found in craftsmanship and its connection to the artisan. Working closely with the artisans, Simply Native Japan aims to introduce traditional Japanese crafts into the modern lifestyle.

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WORKSHOP DETAILS

August 17, 2019 (Saturday)

Session 1: 10:30am – 12:00pm
Session 2: 2:00-3:30pm

VENUE
The Japan Foundation, Sydney
Level 4, Central Park
28 Broadway, Chippendale NSW 2008

BOOKINGS
$15 + booking fees

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ENQUIRIES / CANCELLATIONS

(02) 8239 0055

Cancellations are accepted and full refunds will be offered up to 7 days prior to the workshop. No refunds given after this time.

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