Rhythmix Cultural Arts Workshops

Family Workshops in Storytelling & Origami on Saturday, May 17th - $5 each!

Explore the art of origami with the origami magician!

Origami Workshop with Linda Mihara 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

• Linda Mihara is known internationally for her work with Sembazuru, or the art of one thousand origami cranes. She has been called an “origami magician” and holds the honor of creating the world’s first 3D connected-crane model named the “Peace Sphere” which took five years to develop. Mihara also created the "Crane Cube", a three-dimensional cube of 54 cranes which was premiered at the 2005 Masters of Origami exhibit in Salzburg, Austria to critical acclaim. Mihara has been featured in numerous publications and magazines, and her clients include Mitsubishi Motors, Febreze, Bank of America, the Wall Street Journal, Industrial Light and Magic, VISA, Chanel, Saks Fifth Avenue, and the Nikko Hotel in San Francisco.

Discover the art of storytelling with one of america’s foremost solo theater performers!

Storytelling Workshop with Brenda Wong Aoki 12:30-2pm

• Brenda Wong Aoki has established a new genre as a contemporary storyteller. A writer, performer, and recording artist of Chinese, Japanese, Spanish and Scots descent, her stories blend myth, streetlore, and real life. These dramatic presentations synthesize Kyogen & Noh (Japanese traditional theater), modern dance, and live jazz. Brenda has been the recipient of the ASCAP award, Wattis artists in residence at Yerba Buena, Rockerfeller Foundation multiarts award, and NEA theater fellowships.i

Workshop Fee: Only $5/each!

Space is limited, please register in advance by calling 510-865-5060

NO experience necessary. Bring the whole family!

Many thanks to the REX Foundation for their generous support of the RCW Cultural Art Series Workshops!