• Sunday, April 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Hands-on Shigaraki Workshop-Wheel with Hitomi Shibata

  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/international-cultural-exchange-week-wheel-work-with-hitomi-shibata-registration-91471081467

• Sunday, April 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Hands-on Shigaraki Workshop-Slab with Takuro Shibata

  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/international-cultural-exchange-week-slab-work-with-takuro-shibata-registration-91470391403

https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/gov/depts/csd/artcenter/classes/adults/studio_visiting_artist_program.asp

The Palo Alto Art Center and Foundation are proud to present 2020 International Cultural Exchange Week, April 09-12, 2020. This year's theme, "Japanese Ceramics and the Way of Life," features Japanese ceramic arts, artists, and customs that highlight traditional practices and contemporary interpretations—demonstrating the importance of ceramics in Japanese lifestyle.

 Invited artists will share their knowledge and inspiration through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on workshops in Ikebana, Shigaraki Ceramics, Japanese Teapot making and Chado—Way of Tea.

 On Friday, April 10th, 7:00-9:00 p.m., you are invited to attend presentations by the guest artists: John Neely, Hitomi and Takuro Shibata, Jennifer Gunji-Ballsrud, Susan Okata and Arakawa Pottery, followed by a reception and light refreshments.

This is a free event and open to the public.

Space is limited, please register to save your seat.

 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/international-cultural-exchange-week-artist-lectures-and-reception-registration-89688020283 

For more information please call the Palo Alto Adult Studios: 650.617.3525 or email fanny.retsek@cityofpaloalto.org.