On Earth Day April 22, 2009, a group of 28 local educators completed three hours of informative lectures and hands-on demonstrations by JASP personnel about the furoshiki, Japan's ancient and now very trendy wrapping cloth.

JASP ED Wendy Bennett gave historical perspective on these handy and decorative "green" cloths, Carrie Smith discussed non-Japanese wrapping solutions and Reiko Nakajima and Kiyotaka Hasegawa shared wrapping techniques.

Together we brainstormed lesson plans and challenged each other how to incorporate what we learned into teaching many ages and grade levels about Japan.

Click here for more details on this workshop and be sure to check back here for upcoming Act 48 opportunities.

The JASP has customized some bookmarks about Furoshiki history and techniques. See them here.

Shaler educator Shauna Bauers fashions her new furoshiki into a handy bottle carrier.		JASP Director Wendy Bennett demonstrates drape.
Shaler High School's Ritsu Simizu shares a large and attractive home-made model.		Kathryn Stanko shows off her colorful creation.
Maridon Museum docents envelop and swath.		Shaler Middle School's Gerra Gembarosky on the verge of a wrap.

Photos courtesy of Mee-Li Lee-Jones and Wendy Bennett.

To see all the photos from this event, click here.

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