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ASTRONOMY
Scheduled:  Monday Evening (7/28), 8:45-10:00pm
Leader:  John Firebaugh
John will show you how to make your own sextant, in order to find your position/latitude using the North Star.  You will learn the basic skills on finding your position on earth using the stars.
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JAPANESE BRUSH PAINTING
Two Sessions:  Monday (7/28), 1:30-3:00pm; Tuesday (7/29), 1:30-3:00pm
Leader:  Florence Hongo
Because of the limitation of available equipment, Florence can only accommodate the first five people who sign up for this workshop.  You will learn about the background, making of ink, and much practice with various models of  brush painting.
To sign up:  Please contact Florence at  (800) 874-2242 or email: aacp@asianamericanbooks.com.
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KNITTING WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
Scheduled:  Monday (7/28), 2:00-3:30pm
Those who would like to make hats, materials needed:
1. A 16" round needle, size 8 - either metal or bamboo, which ever you prefer.
2. One set double point needle, size 8 (four     needles in a package).
3. Medium weight yarn (if over 300 yards, can make 3 hats).
4. Counter (optional).
5. Measure Tape (optional).
6. Marker (need for decrease to keep track of location of decreases).
For those wanting instructions on other projects, bring all your materials and Alice will help you.
Please contact by email: aliceokazaki@comcast.net or
by phone:  650-341-8594 for more information.
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ORIGAMI WORKSHOP
Scheduled for Tuesday, July 29, 1:00-2:30pm
Leader:  Austin Takechi
Austin will show you how to make something of beauty and form out of the precise folding of a sheet of paper. Austin created some of his own intricate designs and will bring them for display.
Origami paper will be provided.
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LEARN TO WALTZ
Scheduled:  Tuesday Evening (7/29), 9:00 – 11:00pm
Leader:  Hiroko Iida
To the dancers delight, for starters, Hiroko will show you how to the simple waltz.
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MOSAIC ART WORKSHOP
Tentatively Scheduled:  Mon. (7/28), 3:00-4:30pm
Leader:  Jan Aramaki
Workshop offered pending Jan attending Retreat.
You will learn how to make art creations from pieces of ceramic.
Materials will be provided.