BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Amu Arts - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://amu-arts.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Amu Arts REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T221123 CREATED:20260123T202509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T220616Z UID:2826-1771077600-1771088400@amu-arts.org SUMMARY:Box Making Using Antique Japanese Paper with Tatsuhiko Niijima DESCRIPTION:Tatsuhiko Niijima from Japan for an exclusive hands-on workshop. Craft your own elegant box using rare antique Japanese colored paper\, learning traditional techniques as you assemble a pre-cut core and carefully apply each sheet. This intimate workshop offers a rare chance to experience the beauty and subtlety of Japanese paper artistry firsthand. \nIn partnership with the Sonoma Community Center is pleased to offer three special workshops on February 14th\, given by guest artists visiting from Japan. Register for more than one workshop and receive a 10% discount. Sign up for all three to make it a full day experience at 20% off! \nThis workshop focuses on making boxes using vintage Japanese colored paper. Both the size and construction method of the boxes are carefully designed to minimize paper waste. The core structure of each box is created using a contemporary bookbinding technique known as the V-cut\, which allows the corners to be exceptionally sharp and beautifully finished. We hope you will discover a unique charm in these boxes\, which combine old materials with new techniques–offering a character different from that of brand-new boxes. \nEach set consists of a box base and a matching lid. You may choose from three available sizes\, as well as your preferred colored paper from approximately ten different varieties of vintage Japanese paper. During the workshop\, you will assemble pre-cut core components and use a traditional Japanese brush to apply paste and carefully mount the colored paper onto the surface of the box. \nThis workshop is recommended for individuals with an interest in vintage objects\, traditional materials\, and Japanese tools. It is suitable for participants aged 13 and over\, as the process involves delicate work with thin paper and requires careful handling. URL:https://amu-arts.org/event/box-making-using-antique-japanese-paper-with-tatsuhiko-niijima/ LOCATION:Sonoma Community Center\, 276 East Napa Street\, Sonoma\, CA\, CA\, 95476\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Arts,Book Becoming Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://amu-arts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/japanese-boxmaking-3-768x508-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T221123 CREATED:20260123T192434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T220358Z UID:2817-1771068600-1771075800@amu-arts.org SUMMARY:Spiral Bookmaking with Ryoko Adachi DESCRIPTION:Workshop exploring a spiral book structure folded from two long sheets. Participants insert colors and discover how they emerge through the form. \n\n\nIn partnership with the Sonoma Community Center is pleased to offer three special workshops on February 14th\, given by guest artists visiting from Japan. Register for more than one workshop and receive a 10% discount. Sign up for all three to make it a full day experience at 20% off! \nThis book was designed by Adachi for a work inspired by DNA and the growth of the giant beanstalk. Its defining feature is a dynamic spiral structure created solely by folding two long sheets of paper\, without the use of glue or thread. In this workshop\, participants work with two long sheets of paper and thin colored papers. One of the long sheets is translucent and folded in half lengthwise. Participants freely insert colored paper between the folded layers. As the structure is folded and completed\, participants discover how the inserted colors shift and emerge through the spiral form. \nAnyone interested in making things can participate. No prior bookmaking experience is required. URL:https://amu-arts.org/event/spiral-bookmaking-with-ryoko-adachi/ LOCATION:Sonoma Community Center\, 276 East Napa Street\, Sonoma\, CA\, CA\, 95476\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Arts,Book Becoming Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://amu-arts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_4439.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T113000 DTSTAMP:20260415T221123 CREATED:20260123T203915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T220535Z UID:2853-1771059600-1771068600@amu-arts.org SUMMARY:Waterwheel Bookbinding with Kyoko Matsunaga DESCRIPTION:Hands-on workshop introducing Matsunaga’s Waterwheel Binding: build a simple model\, explore variations\, and spark ideas for artists. \nIn partnership with the Sonoma Community Center is pleased to offer three special workshops on February 14th\, given by guest artists visiting from Japan. Register for more than one workshop and receive a 10% discount. Sign up for all three to make it a full day experience at 20% off! \nIn this workshop\, participants will learn the structure of Matsunaga’s original bookbinding technique “Waterwheel Binding” by creating a simple model. The session offers a hands-on introduction to the technique and invites participants to explore its unique creative potential. The structure lends itself to many variations\, and it can serve as a source of new ideas for participants’ own artistic projects. \nThe workshop is intended for participants who have an interest in making things – such as artists or those with some bookbinding experience – rather than complete beginners. URL:https://amu-arts.org/event/waterwheel-bookbinding-with-kyoko-matsunaga/ LOCATION:Sonoma Community Center\, 276 East Napa Street\, Sonoma\, CA\, CA\, 95476\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Arts,Book Becoming Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://amu-arts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/spiral-bookmaking.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T193000 DTSTAMP:20260415T221123 CREATED:20260123T194759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T170942Z UID:2850-1770919200-1770924600@amu-arts.org SUMMARY:Artist Talk: The Book as Art at the Asian Art Museum DESCRIPTION:The CODEX Foundation will introduce book artists from Japan who will be exhibiting at CODEX X: International Biennial Book Art Fair & Symposium. Maki Aizawa of Amu Arts will introduce Ryoko Adachi\, Kyoko Matsunaga\, Tatsuhiko Niijima. These artists will give a brief presentation followed by an interactive experience with the artists and their works. \nThe CODEX Book Art Fair & Symposium is being held February 7–10 at the Oakland Marriott Civic Center. URL:https://amu-arts.org/event/artist-talk-the-book-as-art-at-asian-art-museum/ LOCATION:Asian Art Musuem\, 200 Larkin Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://amu-arts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Image-1-23-26-at-4.14 PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260211 DTSTAMP:20260415T221123 CREATED:20251208T040744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T000745Z UID:2801-1770422400-1770767999@amu-arts.org SUMMARY:Amu Arts at CODEX 2026 DESCRIPTION:Amu Arts is honored to present Japanese artists at the CODEX Book Art Fair & Symposium from February 7~10\, 2026 at the Oakland Marriott Civic Center. We will be hosting visiting artists Ryoko Adachi\, Kyoko Matsunaga\, and Tatsuhiko Niijima from Japan\, each representing a unique lineage within contemporary Japanese book arts. \nPublic Book Art Fair Hours\nOakland Marriott City Center\n1001 Broadway\, Oakland\, CA 94607\nWest Ballroom \nSaturday\, February 7\, 2026\n12:30 pm – 5:30 pm \nSunday\, February 8\, 2026\n1:00 pm – 6:00 pm \nMonday\, February 9\, 2026\n1:00 pm – 6:00 pm \nTuesday\, February 10\, 2026\n10:00 am – 3:00 pm \n\nStudent Tickets are available at the door for $5 with a valid student ID.\nPlease contact us for group student ticket orders (10 or more). \nAll ticket types can be purchased at the door on the day(s) of the event! URL:https://amu-arts.org/event/japanese-book-arts-at-codex-2026/ LOCATION:Oakland Marriott City Center 1001 Broadway\, Oakland\, CA 94607\, 1001 Broadway\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Arts,Book Becoming Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://amu-arts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_4562.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250302T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250302T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T221123 CREATED:20250223T172134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T180903Z UID:2558-1740913200-1740924000@amu-arts.org SUMMARY:"Okonomiyaki" Demo & Tasting DESCRIPTION:Join renowned chef Seiji Wakabayashi for a delicious exploration of Okonomiyaki\, the savory Japanese pancake\, in this special culinary workshop. Watch a live demonstration and tasting featuring five unique toppings\, and take home recipes to recreate this dish in your own kitchen. After you savor the flavors\, visit the Book Becoming Art exhibit at SVMA to experience the artwork of Veronika Schäpers\, who captures the essence of Japanese street food in her art books. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThis workshop is organized in conjunction with Sonoma Valley Museum of Art’s exhibition\, Book Becoming Art 芸術になった本\, on view January 18 – April 27\, 2025. \nAbout the Instructor \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeiji Wakabayashi\n\nChef Seiji Wakabayashi is a long-time Bay Area Star Chef. Cooking in restaurants since the age of 15\, he has worked his way up to become Executive Chef at several well-known restaurants – Ondine\, Bushi-Tei\, and recently\, Sushi Ran. Classically trained in French cuisine\, he is well-versed in several styles\, Japanese\, Italian\, Chinese\, and of course\, French. He does not adhere dogmatically to any one particular cuisine\, but shines in creating dishes that use his technical knowledge in conjunction with playful and unique combinations of ingredients. \nOwase\, Japan is his hometown. Owase\, backed by mountains and next to the ocean\, is well known for its fish. There he began his culinary journey by helping in his mother’s kissaten (cafe). From there\, he apprenticed in his aunt’s Italian-style restaurant in Yokohama at the age of 15\, and then traveled to Kihachi in Tokyo to work under Kihachi Kumagai\, where he learned to cook ‘without boundaries.’ Chef Wakabayashi spent the 1990’s in southern California\, working his way through a variety of restaurants – Spago\, West Channel Bar & Grill\, & Cafe Del Rey. By the time he reached Northern California he was a rising star\, having earned his first Michelin star for his work at the Japanese fusion restaurant Bushi-Tei in San Francisco. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo sign up\, please click this link through the Sonoma Community Center.  You can contact Sean Baskin at sean@sonomacommunitycenter.org or call the office at (707)938-4626 for any questions. URL:https://amu-arts.org/event/okonomiyaki/ LOCATION:Sonoma Community Center\, 276 East Napa Street\, Sonoma\, CA\, CA\, 95476\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Arts,Book Becoming Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://amu-arts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_7411.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250223T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250223T160000 DTSTAMP:20260415T221123 CREATED:20241223T011731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T014705Z UID:2437-1740319200-1740326400@amu-arts.org SUMMARY:Curators in Conversation – Book Becoming Art 『芸術になった本』at SVMA DESCRIPTION:Curators Maki Aizawa\, Simon Blattner\, and Barbara Wells share their adventurous journey to assemble the exhibition Book Becoming Art. Maki Aizawa\, founder of Amu Arts\, is an artist and cultural producer based in Sonoma and Asuka\, Japan. Simon J. Blattner is a Sonoma-based papermaker\, curator\, art collector\, businessman\, and community leader. Barbara Wells is an independent consultant working primarily in the nonprofit sector who has worked with Simon for many years. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nWine and Japanese culinary treats are included. \nSunday\, February 23\, 2 PM\n$30 for SVMA  members\, $35 for non-members\nRegistration is required. Online registration closes Feb 22 at 5 PM. \n\n\nRegister URL:https://amu-arts.org/event/curators-in-conversation-book-becoming-art-%e3%80%8e%e8%8a%b8%e8%a1%93%e3%81%ab%e3%81%aa%e3%81%a3%e3%81%9f%e6%9c%ac%e3%80%8fat-svma/ LOCATION:Sonoma Valley Museum of Art\, 551 Broadway\, Sonoma\, CA\, 95476\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Arts,Book Becoming Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://amu-arts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMG_1931-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250126T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250126T160000 DTSTAMP:20260415T221123 CREATED:20250113T043728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T003721Z UID:2451-1737896400-1737907200@amu-arts.org SUMMARY:Community "Book Becoming Mushroom" at SCC DESCRIPTION:About the Event\n\nJoin us for a unique and interactive community event celebrating creativity\, nature\, and the wonders of fungi! We are thrilled to kick off a one-of-a-kind project: the creation of a Mushroom Book\, led by visiting artist Hiroko Fukumoto from Kyoto\, Japan. This free\, all-ages event invites you to help bring this fascinating art piece to life. \nAt the heart of this event\, you’ll be part of the process of transforming ordinary paperback books into living\, growing works of art. Using rice bran paste and mushroom spores\, participants will apply the paste between the pages of the books\, creating a fertile environment for mushrooms to grow over the next five weeks. Your hands-on involvement will help inoculate the books and set the stage for this organic spectacle. A few lucky participants will get to take home one of the books \nA large Mushroom Book will be displayed in the Sonoma Community Center foyer\, where it will be nurtured daily with misting\, and you’ll be able to watch as the mushrooms begin to sprout\, evolve\, and mature over time. A livestream camera will be set up for remote viewers to check in and witness the transformation from anywhere! \nCome be part of this imaginative\, living art experiment and witness the beauty of nature merging with the creative process. Whether you’re a seasoned artist\, a nature enthusiast\, or simply curious about the unexpected wonders of the world\, this event is for you. Don’t miss out on this special opportunity to participate in a truly unique experience! \nThis event is a fun\, hands-on experience for all ages and no prior art or mushroom-growing knowledge is required. \nWe can’t wait to see you there and share in this living art journey. You’re invited to return on March 2 from 2-4pm for a celebration of the fully-grown book. \n\nPlease RSVP here to witness the magic unfold! URL:https://amu-arts.org/event/book-becoming-mushroom-at-the-sonoma-community-center/ LOCATION:Sonoma Community Center\, 276 East Napa Street\, Sonoma\, CA\, CA\, 95476\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Arts,Book Becoming Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://amu-arts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/生単体-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T190000 DTSTAMP:20260415T221123 CREATED:20241123T150445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241224T175031Z UID:2385-1737824400-1737831600@amu-arts.org SUMMARY:Opening Reception “Book Becoming Art // 芸術になった本” at SVMA DESCRIPTION:Along with an exhibition\, “Book Becoming Art // 芸術になった本” from January 25th through April 27th\, 2025 at the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art\, we offer our programs including “Book Becoming Mushroom” with a visiting artist\, Hiroko Fukumoto. More information is coming soon! URL:https://amu-arts.org/event/book-becoming-art/ LOCATION:Sonoma Valley Museum of Art\, 551 Broadway\, Sonoma\, CA\, 95476\, United States CATEGORIES:1000 stitches,Book Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://amu-arts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Image-11-23-24-at-7.12 AM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T221123 CREATED:20241223T010124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T171802Z UID:2424-1737198000-1745773200@amu-arts.org SUMMARY:Book Becoming Art 『芸術になった本』at SVMA DESCRIPTION:This major exhibition presents an exquisite collection of approximately 40 contemporary hand-crafted artist books. All of the artwork is inspired by Japanese aesthetics with the majority of pieces coming from Japan. The exhibition highlights how Japanese artistry combines traditional elements such as paper and calligraphy with modern themes and techniques\, particularly in bookmaking and print. These limited-edition and one-of-a-kind works celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Japan and its influence on artistic expression\, showcasing a blend of sophistication and creativity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThis exhibition introduces audiences to an art form that many are not aware of—the art of bookmaking.  It also features extraordinary Japanese and Japanese-inspired artists who are little known in the U.S.  The multi-layers of expression of this artmaking will enlighten and captivate viewers. Beyond the “literalness” of books—the exhibition’s eclectic blend of artists—all leaders in this art form—stretch the understanding of what a book can be. \nGuest Curators: Maki Aizawa\, Simon J. Blattner\, and Barbara Wells. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nOpening Reception:\nSaturday\, January 25\, 5-7 PM \n\nRegister URL:https://amu-arts.org/event/book-becoming-art-exhibition-at-svma/ LOCATION:Sonoma Valley Museum of Art\, 551 Broadway\, Sonoma\, CA\, 95476\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Arts,Book Becoming Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://amu-arts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/YOHEI_NISHIMURA_1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250115T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250305T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T221123 CREATED:20241124T151016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241224T175255Z UID:2402-1736931600-1741194000@amu-arts.org SUMMARY:Residency Program “Book Becoming Mushroom // キノコになった本” DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce that we will host Hiroko Fukumoto from Kyoto\, Japan in Sonoma County and the San Francisco Bay Area along with an exhibition\, Book Becoming Art 「芸術になった本」 from January 18 ~ April 27\, 2025 at the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art.   \nOur residency program offers Hiroko Fukumoto’s “Book Becoming Mushroom” workshops to create her live mushroom books.  URL:https://amu-arts.org/event/book-becoming-mushroom/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Book Arts,Book Becoming Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://amu-arts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_2018-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR