Last year I was able to teach a workshop on Japanese Fashion in Buffalo for the first time, here is some info on this event! Thank you Erin Habes for the opportunity.
https://dailybulletin.buffalostate.edu/japanese-avant-garde-tokyo-meets-buffalo-november-18
Japanese Avant-Garde: Tokyo Meets Buffalo - November 18
The Fashion and Textile Technology Department is thrilled to announce the workshop “Japanese Avant-Garde: Tokyo Meets Buffalo” on Saturday, November 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Technology Building 340.
This workshop will be led by Alice Yumi Sinzato, a multifaceted educator, visual artist, and fashion designer renowned for her avant-garde approach. Ms. Sinzato will guide students through the creative processes that pay homage to the innovative works of Issey Miyake, Yayoi Kusama, and Takashi Murakami. This is a chance for students to dive deeper into the essence of these visionary artists and carry their spirit into their designs.
Schedule
10:00–11:00 a.m.: Lecture with Alice Yumi Sinzato
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.: Hands-on Activity
2:00–4:00 p.m.: Buffalo Art Movement Fashion Show Garment Critique and Discussion
This workshop is fully funded by the Grant Allocation Committee and hosted by Erin Habes.