Making a Protective Case for a Japanese Flute (Fue) from a PVC Tube
The PVC pipe is padded on both sides with soft covers to keep my flutes and other gear safe.
Fundraising with Scrap Quilts
You can fundraise for a cause AND build community if you make scrap quilts that include messages from your supporters.
Community Service Through Creative Reuse
Find out how you can build stronger community while also creatively reusing trash. It’s like a 2-for-1 good deed!
Musical Instruments Made from Trash
Many performance groups specialize in making musical instruments from trash, and so can you – especially a Newfoundland Ugly
Stick!
Scrap Wood Reuse
Wood makes up about 6 percent of the waste stream in the United States – so get inspired to make simple projects from scrap wood.
Memories of my 43rd Year
Taking the time to remember a great year on my birthday
Making Handmade Obon Tenugui for Bon Odori Dancing
At the Obon festival at Ekoji Buddhist Temple, people can use a stamp to decorate a tenugui, or cloth hand towel, and then dance with it at the community dance.
Taiko Crafts from Recycled Plastic Caps and Wine Corks
To help celebrate Obon, a Buddhist summer festival, I designed crafts from recycled materials including this taiko player.
Making Taiko Ornaments for Nen Daiko
To celebrate my taiko performance group, I made them adorable taiko ornaments from applesauce containers.
Japanese Drum or Taiko from Recycled Plastic Fruit Cups
After noticing the wood grain pattern on a brand of recycled apple sauce containers, I designed this craft of a Japanese drum or taiko, which is often made from a wooden barrel here in the US.
To Future Nen Daiko Apprentices
Ten tidbits of advice based on things that surprised me during my apprenticeship
Becoming an Official Nen Daiko Member & Preparing for Obon Festival
After nine months of intense learning, we three apprentices survive an intense weekend of evaluations and building performance stages – but also yummy ramen and many laughs.
Taiko Bachi Bags
Quilted from Japanese fabrics for two fellow Taiko players who are leaving our performance group
Performing Taiko at the Cherry Blossom Festival
Here’s a life experience I NEVER expected to have – luckiest woman ever!
Preparing a Taiko Act for the School Talent Show
I’m teaching my daughter & her friends how to play a basic taiko song for their school talent show.
My First Three Golden Moments Weavings
To complete my Weaving a Life certification, I am weaving 10 “golden moments” from my life.