Kids let their creativity run wild at DIGI-ART

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      As part of the lead-up activities for the upcoming Powell Street Festival, the Vancouver Japanese Language School and the Powell Street Festival Society present DIGI-ART, an afternoon of creativity for local youth, on May 26.

      At a video workshop with Makiko Yoshii (12:30 pm-2 pm), students will learn to make a stop-motion video using a Mac laptop and a video camera. They will even take home a DVD of the finished product.

      Yoshinori Tanaka’s photography class (12:30 pm-2 pm) will teach students to take beautiful portrait photographs with a digital camera.

      At Kazuho Yamamoto’s manga workshop (2:30 pm-4 pm), students will develop a storyboard and create a flipbook.

      Makiko Yoshii’s crafting class (2:30 pm-4 pm) will teach students to draw, design, and sew their own tote bag or plush toy using Adobe Photoshop.

      Activities are designed for children ages four to 12, cost $18 per class, and take place at the Vancouver Japanese Language School (487 Alexander). Registration is required before 5 pm on May 24. Full class descriptions and registration info can be found here.

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