2010 Schedule
Serentripity invites you to enjoy another year of trips that combine learning about culture and cultures through our hands-on projects and activities. Here's where we're going in 2010 + 2011. If you'd like to see where we've been, visit our 2009 schedule.
JAPANESE FABRIC GENIUS
A Sewing Circle Field Trip
April 10, 2010
Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, California
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
$90
Museum members, AIMS + CCA students: please mention your affiliation with museum/school for negotiated discount rate.
Overview | Registration Form | Participant Agreement | Itinerary
Who says a sewing circle has to sit still? Come explore some intersections of the Bay Area and Japan with textile designer, fibre artist and masterful teacher Wo Schiffman, founding designer of Bay Area-based Fibre Arts Design Studio. For crafters, Japanese otaku, or anyone too broke to go to Japan. This village-style workshop transports students into the past through the art of sashiko (Japanese needle craft). Explore the origins and designs of this delightful technique and work to complete two sashiko projects using traditional tools and thread on hand-dyed and organic cotton. We will create a Japanese-inspired purse or table runner with a traditional Japanese pattern. In addition, we will design and stitch a modern version of sashiko on a contemporary material such as bamboo/cotton, organic hemp or other natural material. All supplies included; participants will stitch on pre-sewn purses. Projects will be individualized and vary from the examples shown below. Also includes admission to the museum and some time to wander through the museum's permanent collection. We also have in store a wonderful visit from a Zen teacher and monk from the Kojin-An Zendo in Rockridge; he will share a few words on mindfulness and lead our group in a Zazen sitting meditation. In addition, we will take a look at some examples of the tradition of needlework on Buddhist monks' robes, curated by Colleen Crivello. Tea and Japanese small plate tastings from local producers provided. Bring a lunch too or purchase one at the museum’s Café Asia. [See project examples]
Who says a sewing circle has to sit still? Come explore some intersections of the Bay Area and Japan with textile designer, fibre artist and masterful teacher Wo Schiffman, founding designer of Bay Area-based Fibre Arts Design Studio. For crafters, Japanese otaku, or anyone too broke to go to Japan. This village-style workshop transports students into the past through the art of sashiko (Japanese needle craft). Explore the origins and designs of this delightful technique and work to complete two sashiko projects using traditional tools and thread on hand-dyed and organic cotton. We will create a Japanese-inspired purse or table runner with a traditional Japanese pattern. In addition, we will design and stitch a modern version of sashiko on a contemporary material such as bamboo/cotton, organic hemp or other natural material. All supplies included; participants will stitch on pre-sewn purses. Projects will be individualized and vary from the examples shown below. Also includes admission to the museum and some time to wander through the museum's permanent collection. We also have in store a wonderful visit from a Zen teacher and monk from the Kojin-An Zendo in Rockridge; he will share a few words on mindfulness and lead our group in a Zazen sitting meditation. In addition, we will take a look at some examples of the tradition of needlework on Buddhist monks' robes, curated by Colleen Crivello. Tea and Japanese small plate tastings from local producers provided. Bring a lunch too or purchase one at the museum’s Café Asia. [See project examples]
FRENCH PLAYGROUND
French Lesson & Whimsical Amusement
June 26, 2010
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
San Francisco
Paxton Gate Curiosities for Kids (upstairs)
$35 for adults; $20 for first child; $15 for each additional child; ages 5 and up
Overview | Registration Form | Participant Agreement | Itinerary
Star in a play, make a cute little book and learn a little French while you're at it. Come to an enchanting indoor picnic slash language class designed to supercharge your familiarity with French kid culture and immerse you in make believe. In this series, we explore different generations of French pop culture. Families can come learn about the worlds inhabited by French and Belgian born characters. We'll start off with one of our favorites: Babar. Come learn the who's who of whimsical de Brunhoff characters from this storybook world. These French characters devised for kids have also captured the hearts of many an adult. Working to build vocabulary is just one of our goals. Becoming familiar with French pop culture is another. And, of course, enjoying a picnic is also on the menu. We will help you work the French side of your brain. Expect some serious clowning around and some classic French treats.
Star in a play, make a cute little book and learn a little French while you're at it. Come to an enchanting indoor picnic slash language class designed to supercharge your familiarity with French kid culture and immerse you in make believe. In this series, we explore different generations of French pop culture. Families can come learn about the worlds inhabited by French and Belgian born characters. We'll start off with one of our favorites: Babar. Come learn the who's who of whimsical de Brunhoff characters from this storybook world. These French characters devised for kids have also captured the hearts of many an adult. Working to build vocabulary is just one of our goals. Becoming familiar with French pop culture is another. And, of course, enjoying a picnic is also on the menu. We will help you work the French side of your brain. Expect some serious clowning around and some classic French treats.
FRENCH PLAYGROUND
French Lesson & Whimsical Amusement
July 24, 2010
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
San Mateo
$25; ages 5 and up
Overview | Registration Form | Participant Agreement | Itinerary
Star in a play, make a cute little book and learn a little French while you're at it. Come to an enchanting indoor picnic slash language class designed to supercharge your familiarity with French kid culture and immerse you in make believe. In this series, we explore different generations of French pop culture. Families can come learn about the worlds inhabited by French and Belgian born characters. We'll start off with one of our favorites: Babar. Come learn the who's who of whimsical de Brunhoff characters from this storybook world. These French characters devised for kids have also captured the hearts of many an adult. Working to build vocabulary is just one of our goals. Becoming familiar with French pop culture is another. And, of course, enjoying a picnic is also on the menu. We will help you work the French side of your brain. Expect some serious clowning around and some classic French treats.
Star in a play, make a cute little book and learn a little French while you're at it. Come to an enchanting indoor picnic slash language class designed to supercharge your familiarity with French kid culture and immerse you in make believe. In this series, we explore different generations of French pop culture. Families can come learn about the worlds inhabited by French and Belgian born characters. We'll start off with one of our favorites: Babar. Come learn the who's who of whimsical de Brunhoff characters from this storybook world. These French characters devised for kids have also captured the hearts of many an adult. Working to build vocabulary is just one of our goals. Becoming familiar with French pop culture is another. And, of course, enjoying a picnic is also on the menu. We will help you work the French side of your brain. Expect some serious clowning around and some classic French treats.
LOVE'S UNFOLDING JOURNEY
An Indian Narrative Exploration
February 14, 2011
San Francisco, California
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sliding scale from $20 - $30
Overview | Registration Form | Participant Agreement | Itinerary
Come be inspired by four hours of storytelling, with Indian musical accompaniment, and an Indian tasting bar. This trip takes us on a narrative exploration of love in its many forms. The texts read will be selected from stories submitted to our flash fiction contest—all submitted stories must be under 750 words. We will also include a few classic tales from Indian literature. The journey will feature a lecture on a panoply of Indian wedding traditions, and before the event we will have a mehendi pre-party. I guess you could call this one a Flash Fiction Slam Slash Love Fest. To submit a short work to the contest see our contest rules and submission instructions.
Come be inspired by four hours of storytelling, with Indian musical accompaniment, and an Indian tasting bar. This trip takes us on a narrative exploration of love in its many forms. The texts read will be selected from stories submitted to our flash fiction contest—all submitted stories must be under 750 words. We will also include a few classic tales from Indian literature. The journey will feature a lecture on a panoply of Indian wedding traditions, and before the event we will have a mehendi pre-party. I guess you could call this one a Flash Fiction Slam Slash Love Fest. To submit a short work to the contest see our contest rules and submission instructions.
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