8 October 2016

Japan Creative Centre (JCC)

Come and join us for a Creative Session at the Japan Creative Centre (JCC), Embassy of Japan, where you can witness a creative demonstration, as well as tips and ideas on flower and pottery coordination. Learn more about the non-orthodox sculpted flower arrangements which resembles art, and the unique yin-yang faces of pottery, and what lies behind the artists’ creativity.

Do not miss out on this opportunity to meet the two artists, Mr Dan Takeda and Mr Takanao Todo in person!

About the Artists

Mr Dan Takeda set up his own company, DAN TAKEDA FLOWER & DESIGN PTE LTD., in Singapore in 2008. He has created flower displays for many well-known brands, such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Dior. His flower arrangement demonstration was covered by NHK Japan, and he was also featured in Olivier Dupon’s book in contemporary flower design. He proceeded to unveil his creativity in Female magazine by using flowers in fashion, and also decorated One Raffles Place with 1,000 stalks of gerberas for a “Floating Garden” display. In 2015, he collaborated with renowned Japanese fashion designer Ms Koshino Hiroko. The 2016 calendar released by Takashimaya, Japan, was also designed by him.

Mr Takanao Todo moved to U.K. at the age of 15. He was diagnosed with mild dyslexia, and was the first Japanese to come out about it. After doing so, he started to support the non-profit organization EDGE since 2000 through workshops and lectures. In 2008, he graduated from the Architectural Association School of Architecture, and achieved RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architecture) Part2. After working and training in London, Munich, Paris and Tokyo, he is currently working with DP Architects in Singapore. Moreover, he has also received several awards for his movies, novels, and pottery works. Some of his works include the Mita Nursery in Tokyo, Genting Hotel in Singapore, and Pavilion@ECO world in India.

Register for the Creative Session

Date:

Saturday, 8 October 2016

Time:

2:00pm - 4:00pm (Registration starts 1:30pm)

Venue:

Japan Creative Centre (JCC), Embassy of Japan in Singapore
4 Nassim Road Singapore 258372

Admission:

FREE

To register for the creative session, please email the following details to jcc@sn.mofa.go.jp with the subject Takeda x Takanao Todo Flower x Pottery爻Creative Session:

1. Full Name
2. Number of persons (including yourself)
3. Organisation
4. Mobile Number

Please register early to avoid disappointment. We regret that as there is limited seating, seats will be confirmed only upon receipt of confirmation email from JCC. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE OF CHARGE.

Where is Japan Creative Centre (JCC)?

Is this your first time to Japan Creative Centre? Follow the map below to Japan Creative Centre now.

Getting to Japan Creative Centre
4 Nassim Road Singapore 258372
Tel: +65-6737-0434

By Public Bus:
Bus services: 7, 36, 77, 105, 106, 111, 123, 132, 174, 174E, 502, 502A, 502B (Alight in front of Delfi Orchard)
For latest information on bus routes and fares, please refer to SBS Transit.

By the MRT:
You may also take the MRT to the nearest MRT station, Orchard (NS22).
Train fares, travel times and route maps are available on the SMRT website.

Driving to JCC:
Nearest parking is at Orchard Hotel, Delfi Orchard and Orchard Parade Hotel.