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La Via del Noh/The Way of Noh – evento + workshop

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Segnaliamo due eventi sul Noh a Roma a cui prendera’ parte Monique Arnaud, rappresentante di INI per l’Italia.

Sabato 21 marzo

ore 17:00-19:00

Presentazione del libro La Via del Noh Udaka Michishige: attore e scultore di maschere di Fabio Massimo Fioravanti, CasadeiLibri Editore. Intervengono Fabio Massimo Fioravanti (l’autore) e Monique Arnaud (shite e shihan della scuola Kongō) Ingresso libero fino a esaurimento posti.

Domenica 22 marzo

ore 10:00-17:00

Workshop di teatro Noh – danza e canto, con Monique Arnaud.

Doozo Art Book & Sushi, via Palermo 51/53 Roma.

Tel 06-4815655

info@doozo.it

http://www.doozo.it

We would like to draw your attention on two Noh-related events in Rome, featuring INI representative Monique Arnaud.

Saturday 21 March

17:00-19:00

Book launch of the photo book The Way of Noh: Udaka Michishige, actor and mask carver by Fabio Massimo Fioravanti, CasadeiLibri press. Featuring Fabio Massimo Fioravanti (photographer) and Monique Arnaud (Kongō school instructor) Free entry – while seats last

Sunday 22 March

10:00-17:00

Noh workshop – dance and chant, with Monique Arnaud.

Doozo Art Book & Sushi, via Palermo 51/53 Roma.

Tel 06-4815655

info@doozo.it

http://www.doozo.it

Pictures from the Noh workshop at Iori Machiya

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On Friday 20th November 2014 the INI held a Noh workshop for a group of twelve American visitors led by Bob Stigler, co-president of the Washington-based educational organisation New Stories. It has been a memorable day because Bob and Michishige first met some 40 years ago in Kyoto, but have not seen each other ever since. It has been particularly enjoyable to listen them sharing memories of the old days in Kyoto, and impress each other with their achievements! Udaka Michishige lead the workshop along with his sons Tatsushige and Norishige. Diego Pellecchia has helped interpreting for the participants and Elaine Czech took pictures. The workshop took place at Iori, a luxurious Kyoto-style machiya (traditional townhouse) we use regularly for our event.

As you can see in the photographs, Tatsushige and his father showed and explained the features of a number Michishige’s Noh masks. Speaking of masks, The Udaka Men-no-kai exhibition is coming up soon: don’t miss the chance to see some of these masks live if you are in Kyoto on on 28-29-30 November! Participants could also admire (and try on!) precious Noh costumes, as well as experience basic Noh movement techniques. Bob’s group has been a lovely audience – thank you so much! Everyone expressed much gratitude to Udaka Michishige and to the INI, and some participants decided to stay longer in Kyoto in order to see the Kongo school monthly performance coming up this Sunday 23rd at the Kongo Noh theatre, featuring the Noh Ikkaku sennin (‘The One-Horned Hermit’ which you can see in the picture below!).

Udaka Michishige’s Noh masks

Men-ate paper pads applied on the back of the mask

Udaka Michishige and Bob Stigler

Udaka Michishige, Diego Pellecchia and workshop participants

Udaka Tatshushige shows the Shojo mask

Bob Stigler tries on the Shojo mask

Udaka Michishige explains the various types of textiles used for Noh costumes

A participants tries on a karaori robe, and the Ko-omote mask

Participants experience Noh movement techniques

Udaka Michishige, Tatsushige and Norishige with the workshop participants

Noh workshop + Hagoromo in Naples

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On 25 October 2014 at the Basilica di San Giovanni Maggiore in Naples the Italian branch of the International Noh Institute will perform a reduction from the Noh Hagoromo (‘The Robe of Feathers’) at Hara Fest, an Asian theatre festival organised by Aisthesis and the Forum Universale delle Culture. Naples has a long-standing tradition of cultural-exchanges with Asia. The famous Orientale University hosts one of Italy’s major centres for Japanese studies.

On the same day, from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00 Kongo School licensed instructor Monique Arnaud will also hold a Noh workshop at Teatri 35, Largo Proprio di Arianiello 12, 80138 Naples, Italy.

Pictures from the INI Noh mask carving/painting hands-on session – July 2014

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On July 20th 2014 Udaka Michishige’s Noh mask carving atelier opened its doors to Kyoto residents and exchange students from Japan, Lebanon, France, China, Thailand, and Italy who wished to explore the world of Noh masks. Participants were able manipulate the fragrant hinoki wood, and tools such as saws and chisels, and try their best in the first stages of the carving process. Later they were introduced to the basics of painting, such as application of gofun shell powder and natural pigments. Udaka Michishige explained how the wood is cut respecting the way the tree grows, and provided insights on mask techniques from the point of view of the expert Noh actor, as well as mask carver.

It’s a been a lovely Sunday morning and we look forward to welcoming other participants in the near future!

Mask workshop

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無料見学と体験：能面の彫りと彩色。Free Noh mask carving/painting hands-on session.

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無料見学と体験：能面の彫りと彩色

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FREE Noh mask carving/painting hands-on session

2014 July 20th (Sun) 10:00am-12:00am

@Udaka Michishige ‘Men-no-kai’ Headquarters, Kyoto

Subway: Kokusai-kaikan station, 7 min walk. Bus: Miyake-cho bus stop.　111 Satsuta-cho, Kami-Takano, Sakyo-ku. Kyoto, Japan 606-0047. Google maps: http://goo.gl/maps/38RjC

For information or to reserve a place EMAIL: ogamo-tr@mbox.kyoto-inet.or.jp

Please wear comfortable clothes.

Participants of the February mask carving atelier special opening

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In January and February 2014, Udaka Michishige’s Noh mask carving atelier in Kyoto opened its doors to observers. We received many requests (thanks Kyoto Journal for helping with the promotion!) from professionals, university students, Japanese, non-Japanese, travelers and residents who were curious to come see how Noh masks, mysterious objects of transformation of the Noh actor, are created. Here are a few pictures of the participants of the February 27th session. We are planning to hold more mask-related events this summer, so watch this space for further information!

[Extended] Noh Mask Carving Atelier – Special Opening (February 2014)

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The Noh Diaries

Due to popular demand the Special Opening of Udaka Michishige’s Noh Mask Carving Atelier has been extended. We have received many requests of Japanese and non-Japanese, Kyoto residents and Kyoto visitors who wished to learn about the world of Noh masks from the direct experience of a professional carver and actor such as Udaka Michishige.

Three new dates (February 6th, 20th and 27th) have been added. There are two time slots: afternoon (14:00~17:00) or the evening (18:00~21:00).

This is a great opportunity for those interested in masks and in the mask-making process, as well as in the use of the masks in actual performance: Michishige is the only Noh actor who is also a skilled mask carver, regularly using his own masks on stage. In 2010, Michishige published the photobook The secrets of Noh Masks (Kodansha/Oxford) with photographer Shuichi Yamagata. I have posted more about Michishige’s activities as mask…

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Noh mask carving atelier – special opening

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The Noh Diaries

Udaka Michishige’s Noh mask atelier will open to guest observers on January 9th, 16th and 23rd from 14:00 to 17:00 or from 18:00 to 21:00. This is a great opportunity for those interested in masks and in the mask-making process, as well as in the use of the masks in actual performance: Michishige is the only Noh actor who is also a skilled mask carver, regularly using his own masks on stage. In 2010, Michishige published the photobook The secrets of Noh Masks (Kodansha/Oxford) with photographer Shuichi Yamagata. I have posted more about Michishige’s activities as mask carver here.

If you are in Kyoto don’t miss this chance to be introduced to the world of Noh masks – both Japanese and English speakers are welcome! Observers are admitted FREE OF CHARGE

To reserve a place, or for more information, please feel free to contact me here.

Shintai, for roles…

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1st INI Summer Intensive Course in Vancouver (July 2012)

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The 1st INI Summer Intensive Course in Vancouver was a two-week series of workshops including mask-carving, shimai, and utai conducted by Udaka-sensei and organised/facilitated by INI Canadian representative Lee Stothers on an outdoor Noh stage in North Vancouver. The pictures below document the intensive mask carving session. Elaine Czech, who took the pictures, participated to the workshop and decided to continue the practice of Noh afterwards. She is now one of the junior INI members in Kyoto!