Sashiko Class - Saturday 2 March

Our first two Sashiko classes have proved very popular and booked out quickly - register today so you don't miss out!

When: Saturday 2 March
Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Venue: Cowandilla Primary School - 21 Jenkins St, Cowandilla 5033 - Free parking
Cost: $10 for JAFA members, $15 for non-members

Fee includes instruction, materials (1 Sashiko pre-printed fabric panel, 1 Sashiko thread skein, 1 Sashiko Instruction), coffee, tea and biscuits. Sashiko needles can be substituted by embroidery needles, but participants can purchase Sashiko needle set (1 short, 1 long) for AU$3. Participants can purchase more Sashiko panels or skeins if required. 

Places are limited to 10 and booking is essential by clicking here.

KNH 2019 Registrations OPEN!

Stallholder, display holder and performer registration for our 2019 Kodomo no Hi Japan Festival is now OPEN!

Registrations close Friday 29 March 2019. No late registrations will be accepted.

To register as a stallholder, click here.

To register as a performer or display holder, click here.

JAFA AGM 2018 - President's Report

JAFA's Annual General Meeting took place on Wednesday 24 October before our monthly J-Kai, when a large crowd of well wishers joined us to celebrate the achievements of the last 20 years at our Coming of Age Party. 

For a small organization we've been very active with a record of events that older, larger organizations are envious of. To learn more about our achievements you can read the President's Report by Mike Dunphy by clicking here.

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Okayama Donation

Unfortunately, recent weather in Japan has been quite severe with the current typhoon bringing more rain to devastated parts of Japan. The storms that hit Japan in July caused extensive flooding and landslides in Okayama Prefecture with significant loss of life.

As a result JAFA has made a donation of $3,000 to the Save the Children organization in Japan to assist with their program to provide safe places for children to meet and to offer psychological support.  With this small gesture we hope the people of Okayama will know that they have friends in Australia thinking of them in their time of need.

For an update on the situation in Okayama please click here to read an email from Mr. Kenji Ishii, Director of the Tourism Division of Okayama Prefectural Government.

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Origami and Calligraphy Classes - Change of Venue

Our regular Origami and Calligraphy classes have changed venue:

Cowandilla Primary School
21 Jenkins Street, Cowandilla 5033

Classes will run from 2:00pm - 3:30pm.

Classes are held every first and third Saturday of the month.

The cost is $5 for JAFA members and $10 for non-members. All materials are provided.

For more information about the classes, please click here.

To register your attendance, please e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.