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.
JAFA's 2018 Bonenkai
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Come and join us in farewelling the year at our Bonenkai! We will be celebrating at Nishiki Cafe & Izakaya with a special banquet menu, with a vegan/vegetarian option.
The Art Gallery of South Australia will host the 2018 World Tea Gathering this November as part of the OzAsia Festival. Tea artists from Australia, France, Japan, Brazil and Germany will assemble from the 2nd to 9th of November, presenting a week of pop-up events and performances celebrating the art of tea.
During the week-long gathering, members of the public are invited to discover pop-up tea performances at the Art Gallery of SA and select venues across the city. From large-scale, participatory performances, to unique one-on-one tea encounters, members of the public are invited to take part in contemporary tea practices.
For more information, visit worldteagathering.com or click here to view event details at the Art Gallery of South Australia.
Sashiko Class
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If you've ever wanted to try your hand at Sashiko (刺し子), come along to our one-day only class!
When: Friday 30 November Time: 10:00am - 12:00 noon Venue: Multicultural Communities Council of SA - 113 Gilbert Street, Adelaide 5000 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 emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or calling (08) 8370 8771 during business hours.
Loving People, Loving the Earth & Loving Oneself - Art Exhibition by Hiroko Kimura
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Hiroko Kimura is a woman with an extraordinary and courageous spirit who has repeatedly "risen" beyond the limitations of her physical disability to produce beautiful art and poetry which embody her greater vision of "peace" among the people of the world.
Until Tuesday 16 October, her artworks will be on display in Hahndorf.
When: 10 October - 16 October 2018 Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm Where: Aterlier Yui - 1 Strempel Avenue, Hahndorf SA 5245 Entry: Free Enquiries can be made to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The full flyer can be found on our Facebook page.
Homestay Families Required - PGHS
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Parafield Gardens High School is looking for people to join their homestay program. We host two regular study tours each year, and our next one will be from March 9-16, 2019. Students are from our sister school in Yokohama, and all participating homestays will receive a small reimbursement to cover living costs during their stay.
If you are interested in joining the homestay program or would like more information, please contact Glenda Grande at Parafield Gardens High School on 8258 9855 from 9am-4pm on weekdays, or send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. stating your interest.
Spring Picnic 2018
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Spring is upon us and we'll be welcoming the season with a Spring Picnic on Sunday 14th October in Hazelwood Park. It's a bring-your-own food and drinks event and we'll be meeting near the playground from 12 noon. Everyone is welcome!
If coming by bus, alight at stop 13 on Greenhill Road and walk about 500m to the picnic spot.
The park has spacious grassed areas, BBQs, playground, duck pond, walking trails and toilets.
Click here to share the Facebook event with your friends or click here for the event flyer.