Other Events

This page lists other events that are not organized by the AJSW but may be of interest to our members. See the events page for the AJSW event listings.

Japanese Sashiko Textiles

Until Sunday 26th September 2010
Various locations

Sashiko is a traditional form of Japanese embroidery. This touring exhibition is the first major exhibition of sashiko textiles ever to be held in the UK.

Venues

Until Sunday 24th January 2010: York Art Gallery
Saturday 27th February – Sunday 11th April 2010: Collins Gallery, Glasgow
Saturday 31st July – Sunday 26th September 2010: Plymouth Gallery

For further information, visit sashiko.org.uk

Sumiko Okubo exhibition at the Riverside Gallery

A Poem of the Harvest IV by Sumiko Okubo

Until Saturday 18th September 2010
Riverside Gallery, Old Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond, TW9 1JP
Free admission

A free exhibition featuring recent works by internationally acclaimed artist Sumiko Okubo. Combining an array of printmaking techniques from etching, acquaint to collograph, Sumiko’s vibrant, intricate works fuse the luminous, misty style of the Korin School and European modernism.

Okubo explores the archetypal themes of the changing seasons, the elements and the joy of the natural world. Spiritual, metaphysical — this exhibition is not to be missed.

Gallery open: Mon 10.00am-6.00pm, Tue 10.00am-5.00pm, Wed 10.00am-8.00pm, Thur 10.00am-6.00pm, Fri 10.00am-6.00pm, Sat 10.00am-5.00pm, Sun closed.

For more information, visit the richmond.gov.uk website.

The Way of Tea Special Event

Friday 17th September 2010
British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG
Free admission

1.30–2.20 pm, East Foyer: Matcha tasting (Japanese powdered green tea). No pre-booking.

2.30–3.30 pm, BP Lecture Theatre: Machida Soryu will deliver an illustrated talk and presentation of the Way of Tea (chado) according to the Urasenke tradition.

The talk will be in Japanese with an English translation. More information on this event is available at urasenke.co.uk and at the British Museum website.

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