Weaving is an ancient art form that dates back thousands of years and has been practiced by many cultures around the world.  

Stop by the DIA Art Making studio and learn how to use a simple loom and make your own woven piece of art to take home. All materials provided.

Celebrate international women's month at the Detroit Institute of Arts with nathan trice / RITUALS: dance, theater & music company's Recognizing Women Project. Come experience a live transformational performance that illustrates the power, presence, and wisdom of women. Performers include Ta'Rajee Omar, Martha Bryan, Paige Bearse, Kiarra Ambrose, Halimah Consuelo, Brooklyn Purry, Lacee Chatman, Roxanne Young, Jasmine Gobourn, and Sofia Gonzalez.

Program:

• Elemental (pt. 1)
• "3"
• Acceptance
• Alchemist In the Garden
• Elemental (pt. 2)
• Their Speech Is Silver, Their Silence Is Gold

The performances will feature the music of Alice Coltrane, Pharoah Sanders, Peter Gabriel, Keith Jarrett, and Arvo Part.

The Recognizing Women Project was created in 2002 as research and performance initiative to develop dance, theater, and music performances about women across cultures, generations, and geographies. Learn more about the artistic director / choreographer Nathan Trice at nathantricerituals.com

Join local artist Michael L. Daitch for a weaving demonstration in Rivera Court. Daitch will have examples of work and two workshop looms, letting visitors get a closer look at the weaving process. Some participants will have a chance to sit with him and try their hand at weaving!

Small containers, eggs and boxes morph into fantastic percussion instruments when dried beans, rice, stickers and fun papers are added.

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection. No experience necessary. All supplies provided. For ages 6 and up (children ages 12 and younger should be accompanied by an adult).

The accordion book is one of the most versatile and easiest books to make. Create your own, then decorate it using markers, decorative papers, ribbon

Japan Cultural Development of Japan Business Society of Detroit (JBSD) promotes friendship between local and Japanese communities through the demonstration of Japanese culture, and invites you to celebrate Hinamatsuri, Japanese Girls Day, at the DIA!

Visitor favorites including the tea ceremony, hina doll display, ikebana flower arrangements, and koto (Japanese zither) performances return, along with storytelling and origami workshops. Visitors will have the opportunity to sample tea and participate in hands-on workshops.

This year will feature Japanese dance performances and a special interactive art installation by Sao Ohtake, Kyoko Fujii, and Nobuko Yamasaki.

Performances & Live Demonstrations

• 11 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. Sa-do, Japanese Tea Ceremony by Masters of Omote-Senke and Ura-Senke | Danto Lecture Hall (first floor)
• 11:40 a.m., 12:40 p.m., 1:40 p.m., 2:40 p.m. & 3:40 p.m. Nihon Mukashi Banashi (Storytelling) Performance by Ms. Shannon O’Leary | Great Hall (second floor)
• Noon & 2:30 p.m. Koto Music Performance by MIYABI | Kresge Court (first floor)
• 2 & 3:30 p.m. Japanese Dance: Ureshi Hinamatsuri, Joyful Girl’s Day Festival by Ms. Fujima Ouna | Danto Lecture Hall

Limited Workshops (registration on-site day of)

• 11:30 a.m. Ikebana (Flower Arrangement) Workshop by Ikebana International Detroit 85 | Founders Junior Council Dining Room (first floor)
• 1:30 p.m. Japanese Sweets Workshop by Toyota | Founders Junior Council Dining Room
• 2 p.m. Washi, Japanese Paper Making Workshop by Michigan Japanese Heritage Center | Art-Making Studio (first floor)

Register for workshops in Prentis Court (first floor) starting at 10:30 a.m. Arrive early to secure your seat - workshops fill fast!

All Day Fun

• Great Hall
  • Rebirth, interactive art installation by Ms. Sao Ohtake, Ms. Kyoko Fujii, and Ms. Nobuko Yamasaki 
  • The Sky of Detroit & Shinning Wind, washi art display by Tomomihisashi Kano 
  • Tea Please! Tea Tasting by Shiga Pref., Japan
  • Garapon By AISIN 
• Rivera Court: Origami Workshop, Hina Doll Display, Mikoshi Display, Kimono Display, Ikebana Display

This program was made possible by Japan Business Society of Detroit with support from Consulate General of Japan in Detroit, Mother Lake, Japan America Society and Japan Society of Detroit Women’s Club.

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection. No experience necessary. All supplies provided. For ages 6 and up (children ages 12 and younger should be accompanied by an adult).

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection. No experience necessary. All supplies provided. For ages 6 and up (children ages 12 and younger should be accompanied by an adult).

Explore the variety of styles and techniques found in a variety of Still Life paintings and drawings throughout the collection, then experiment with materials such as graphite, pastels, and paint sticks to create a still-life drawing of your own.