Nov. 18 - 19, 2006: CMC Children's Museum Tea

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
For immediate release

Celebrate Japanese culture at the Canadian Children’s Museum

Gatineau, Quebec, November 9, 2006 — The Canadian Children’s Museum, located in the Canadian Museum of Civilization (CMC), is taking part in the Japanese festivities held throughout the month of November at the CMC.

On the weekend of November 18 and 19, join in the fun by building your own carp-shaped kite, sampling tea made during a traditional tea ceremony led by Camellia Teas of Ottawa, and have your name written in Japanese katakana. These activities will be ongoing throughout the weekend. Don’t miss out on the fun!

Passport to Japan
Saturday, November 18 and Sunday, November 19, 2006
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (bilingual)
In the Canadian Children’s Museum
Free with Museum admission
In partnership with the Embassy of Japan

More information is available at www.civilization.ca
or by calling (819) 776-7000 or 1 800 555-5621.
Information (media):
Anouk Hoedeman
Chief, Media Relations
Tel.: 819 776-7167
anouk.hoedeman@civilization.ca

Melissa Hart
Media Relations Officer
Tel.: 819 776-7169
melissa.hart@civilization.ca

Melissa Hart
Relationniste auprès des médias/Media Relations Officer
Affaires publiques et Édition/Public Affairs and Publishing
Musée canadien des civilisations/Canadian Museum of Civilization
Tél/Tel: (819) 776-7169 Téléc/Fax: (819) 776-7187
melissa.hart@civilisations.ca

Next Camellia Tea: December 2-3, 2006

NEXT Camellia Tea Ceremony:
ARTS and CRAFT SALE!
Saturday, December 2 and
Sunday, December 3, 2006

Sittings both days at 2:00, 3:30 and 5:00 pm (for reservations, read below for contact information)

Come and enjoy the Winter and Summer Tearooms with the Teas of Urasenke, Omote and Omote-Sei-Ha schools as we close the 2006 season with a flourish! Both have benches for those who prefer, and we will have plenty of room on the tatami for those who enjoy kneeling.

Join us for this exciting end-of-year Tea! Our Camellia Members will all be dressed in special kimono to celebrate the closing of 2006.

ART EXHIBITS: Stepping Stone Art Gallery
Painting Exhibit: OILS AND WATERCOLOUR LANDSCAPES OF JAPAN
Landscape of Hokkaido, Japan (permanent collection of the SSAG)
Beautiful oils and watercolours by Jeremie Bouchard (http://jeremiebouchard.com/) will be on display in the Stepping Stones Art Gallery (SSAG: http://steppingstonesart.blogspot.com/).

Ceramic Exhibit: JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY BOWLS
Looking for a unique Christmas gift? Over 40 Original Tea Ceremony Bowls crafted local potter, Carrie Lynn Leavoy of Mudpies Pottery (http://mudpiespottery.ca/) and hand-painted painted by Rebecca Benoit will also be on sale for a modest price.

Photography Exhibit by Tracey Pitman
In the SSAG Mezzanine, an exhibit by Tracey Pitman of Snapkat Photography will be on display. Over 20 of her poster prints and a variety of cards will be on sale.

See more of Tracey's work at: www.snapkatphotography.com

CRAFT SALE AND CARD WORKSHOP:
Sunday, December 3, 2006
Originally from Mongolian heritage, Anna Indra Fleming inherited her artistic passion from her grandfather, an accomplished artist, sculptor and scholar.

Inspired by Asian motifs and design, her unique hand-made greeting cards are an inspiration for any occasion. Her works will be on sale in the Mezzanine Craft Shop, along with Origami Artist Ms. Hiromi Iwamoto!
Ms. Fleming's use of Washi paper adds vibrant color and texture to her cards. She reveals a bit of herself in each of her creations, reflecting the fusion of her Asian descent and Canadian upbringing.

To see examples of Anna’s work, visit: http://ca.msnusers.com/CreationsIndra/shoebox.msnw

Join us for a WORKSHOP with Anna in the afternoon of Sunday, December 3rd! Contact ottawatea[at]yahoo.ca for more information.

RESERVATIONS FOR TEA: ottawatea[at]yahoo.ca

Teas will be at our usual times: 2:00, 3:30 and 5:00.
Send an email to ottawatea[at]yahoo.ca

Once your reservation is confirmed by email, directions will be sent to you.

No training, or materials are needed.

A $5.00 charge (per person) covers sweets, tea, brochures and admission to the Gallery and Children are welcome to attend.

Location: Once your reservation is confirmed, directions will be sent to you.
Attire: Comfortable pants for men; long (past knees) skirt for women (as they are more comfortable when kneeling; pants are of course welcome if preferred).

Clean white socks are also needed to enter the tea room. No jeans please.