Edinburgh University - Faculty Room South

Dr Buckland has worked in the art world and the museum world for some years now, authoring several articles and exhibition catalogues, and has recently been awarded a doctorate from New York University for her work on literati painters in 19th-century Japan. She is currently involved, amongst numerous other things, in the ground-breaking digitization project at the British Museum, which is one of the most extensive world-wide.

Salon Nights is a new series of monthly events looking at the work of artists currently exhibiting in the RSA.

Join us in the Friends Room for a glass of wine, following which Dr Joanna Soden, RSA Collections Curator and Dr Ian Astley, Edinburgh University Japanese Department will introduce the exhibition by the late William Littlejohn RSA, from the collection bequeathed to the RSA in 2006.

Admission is free but places are limited.
Please call or email to book a place for this event

0131 225 3922

Enter via the RSA back door.

Aiming to bring together a wide range of Japan related activities in one place, the Edinburgh University Japan Day will cover many exciting areas of Japanese culture from tea ceremony to manga! Spend a day learning about Japan at our guest lectures and demonstrations, take part in a sushi making class and join us in the evening for a Nomikai drinks party where you will have the opportunity to test your knowledge on Japan in the quiz. Non-students and children welcome.

Venue: Pleasance Student Union

Planned elements of the event include:

JET Presentation (NEW)

Next week is our first event of the year: the Japanese Society Pub Quiz. But this year we are adding a twist to an otherwise predictable society event. Extra points will be awarded to teams with interesting hats! Got a cap with an interesting slogan? Looking for an opportunity to air that snazzy little number hidden in your cupboard? This is your perfect opportunity!

The first language class will be on Tuesday the 30th of September in Appleton Tower room M1 from 7.30pm - 9.30pm. The first session will be an orientation session to split you all into groups based on your level. We predict there will be Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced classes this year.

LESSON FORMAT

On the 17th and 18th this week we will have a stall at the FRESHERS
SOCIETY FAIR. During this time there will be committee members present
to answer any queries and an opportunity to renew your membership
(only £3) for the 2008/09 academic year. The stall will be open from
10am - 4pm in the Pleasance Ochil Room.

SUSHI, SAKÉ, SUMO - does exactly what it says on the tin. Come
participate in our sushi making classes, and learn how to make the
basic California roll. Or, for something a little more adventurous,
battle it out against a friend in our sumo ring. If all that isn't
enough for you there will also be an opportunity to sample some
Japanese sake in our saké tasting challenge.

We recommend arriving early to avoid disappointment.

3rd - 25th August, 10.30am daily
Quincentenary Hall
Royal College of Surgeons
Nicholson Street
Edinburgh

Immerse yourself in a morning of Japanese culture...hear the story of
origami peace cranes before making your own crane which will be sent to
Hiroshima Peace Park. Then watch a mesmerising performance of Tea Ceremony, followed by a demonstration of the wrapping and folding of silk to create a ceremonial kimono outfit. £8.50 (£7.50)

Stall selling Japanese crafts, silk scarves, art work etc will be in the
reception area until late each day (free entry).

On the island of Gigha these two workshops are a retreat for the heart & mind.

A technique stemming from ancient asian history, brush painting is an art of economy and suggestion.
Using mainly black ink (sumi) we will be learning & practicing to capture the essence of the life being depicted, whilst exploring the beautiful Achamore gardens & the scenery of the island.

Talia Lehavi is a professional artist who has been practicing & teaching the art of brush painting for over 20 years.

Cost
£120- inc. tools & materials.
No previous experience needed, beginners welcomed.

The Edinburgh Sogetsu Study Group will shortly hold an Ikebana Demonstration (Japanese Floral Art) in Edinburgh, details are as follows:

DEMONSTRATOR –- Lina Ioannidou from Cypress

VENUE - The Braid Hills Hotel (Comiston Suite), 134 Braid Road, Edinburgh

DATE - Thursday 12 June 2008 at 7.30 pm

ADMISSION - £7

Tickets may be purchased at the door on the evening or in advance by contacting Ellen Graham.
Tel: 0131 445 3472
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