BOTANICAL PRINTING ON PAPER

Friday, July 12 or Saturday, July 13, 10 am to 4 pm

Learn to make prints on paper with natures own special botanicals. We will look at how to make papers print what nature can give. You can use the results for cards, origami, books and more.  Delve into the world of botanical printing, using natural leaves, flowers, roots or fruits of naure.  All materials will be provided for the workshop. Instructor Dorothy Yuki, an innovative designer.

Dorothy Yuki studied to be something other than an artist. She began as a fashion designer immediately after college but soon she became a partner of a manufacturing company, In Good Company, and designed kitchen soft goods and linens. She served as a production and design consultant for music production companies and start-ups, She returned to designing linens for Macy’s in the 80’s and lived internationally.in Barcelona Spain, Lisbon, Portugal, Montevideo Uruguay and Tequisquiapan Queretaro Mexico.  Now in her 70’s and living in San Francisco, she is engaged in many volunteer activities, Ruth’s Table, Artseed, SCRAP-sf, and FabMo. She also mentored at Bay High School in their Senior Program. She was past President of Friends of Calligraphy and presently a Master Educator for the Macy’s Fashion Incubator San Francisco. She still has the time to do ‘art’ and has worked on projects for MMOCA, Flax Art and Design and Kalligraphia.

This workshop has been generously sponsored by Steve Ichinaga.  Discounted Workshop Fee: $50  Space is limited.  RSVP by June 28th and indicate your preferred date.  A list of dried and fresh plants that you can bring with you will be provided after you sign up.

Sashiko Project Workshop

Saturday, August 10 and 24, 9 am to 12 noon

New class added: Saurday, August 10 & 24, 1 pm to 4 pm

Learn how to draft a Sashiko design, transfer the design to your fabric, and stich your design. Beginners and experienced stitchers are welcome. Choose your own project such as napkins, hashi (chopstick) holder, small bag, Taiko Bachi bag, or add a design to a cotton garment.  A supply list will be provided upon sign up.  Join this 2 class session.  Workshop Fee: $40

By popular demand, a second class was added on the same dates — 1 pm to 4 pm.

Instructor Carolyn Hayashida has been designing clothing, wall hangings, and quilts for over 40 years. She enjoys golf, taiko, and inspiring others with sewing projects and Sashiko designs.

RSVP to jill@j-sei.org

Healthy Aging: How to Keep Our Brain Healthy and Active

Wed, April 24th, 11 am

Brain Health includes cognitive health, the ability to think, learn and remember, as well as motor, emotional, and tactile functions. What are healthy lifestyle practices we can incorporate to keep our brain healthy?  According to the National Institute on Aging, while some age-related changes to the brain due to injury, stroke or disease cannot be changed, there are many lifestyle changes that can make a difference.  Hear from Dr. Michael Goldrich, Director of Geriatrics and Nursing Home Care at Lifelong Medical Care.

Bring your questions and experiences and join us in dialogue.  RSVP for in-person or online to jill@j-sei.org  with “Brain Health” in the subject line.

Brain, Balance & Body Work – new class

Mondays, 10-11 am, Free trial classes in March

Brain, Balance & Body Work promotes senior wellness by integrating balance awareness, brain stimulation, cardiovascular exercise, and strength training.  In each session, participants move their whole body to visual and auditory cues, connect internal and external sensory input, and maintain muscle mass and heart health by using walls, chairs and body weight.

Midori is a certified personal trainer and a coach, who has been training people of all ages and abilities from young athletes to young at heart.  She has been involved with the J-Sei through lunch service and special event photography.  Midori is excited to introduce a new wellness program to J-Sei community members.

Reserve your space by emailing jill@j-sei.org with BBBW in memo.

TOPAZ COLLAGES: One Family’s Experience

By Jeanie Kashima

Exhibit Dates: January 22 to March 30, 2024

J-Sei Gallery Hours: MWF 10-1, TuTh 1-5

A series of collages emerged from family photos as artist Jeanie Kashima reflected on her early years, born in the Topaz concentration camp in Utah. After her mother Amy Takaki passed away at the age of 104 years, Kashima began work on her collages. While many do not have photos from their early years behind barbed wire, the Takaki family has a set of photos that document their journey and inspired the new work. 

In 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which ordered 120,000 Japanese Americans to be forcibly removed from their homes to the interior of the United States. Taken from their spacious and comfortable home in Berkeley, the Takaki family was forced to adapt to living in horse stalls at the Tanforan Race Track. After several months, they were taken by train to Delta, Utah. Jeanie Takaki was the first baby born in the Topaz concentration camp and spent her formative years living with her family in the arid desert until 1945.

Topaz Collages provide a visceral landscape of one family’s experience of wartime incarceration.

ARTIST TALK with Jeanie Kashima – Sat, March 16, 2 pm

Hear from textile artist Jeanie Kashima on her inspiration and creative process in making Topaz Collages.  Enjoy refreshments and celebrate this moving and captivating story and visual expression.  RSVP for artist talk.