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SUMMARY:Signature Theatre Writing Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Step inside the creative process of the playwrights who lived it. \nEver wonder how a headline becomes a play? \nMelis Aker pulls back the curtain on her writing process\, showing participants how she transformed inspiration from real news stories into original theater\, the exact process that became FISH. \nLauren Yee takes you inside the making of KING OF THE YEES\, a wild\, Alice-in-Wonderland-style journey born from a real\, stranger-than-fiction moment in her own life back in 2014. \nTwo playwrights. Two processes. One rare chance to learn how these two storytellers wrote these amazing plays. Get ready to write in these workshops! \nSeats are limited\, reserve yours today. Pay-what-you-choose registration. Workshops are located at the Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street). \nDATES:\nOctober 5\, Melis Aker – https://signaturetheatre.org/checkout/?dest=tickets&inst=8201\nOctober 8\, Lauren Yee – https://signaturetheatre.org/checkout/?dest=tickets&inst=8401 \nTIME: 5:00 to 6:30 PM each day
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/signature-theatre-writing-workshops/
LOCATION:Signature Theatre\, 480 W 42nd St.\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater,Workshop
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SUMMARY:COLORS OF KOREA: The Art of Bojagi
DESCRIPTION:The Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY)\, in collaboration with Bojagi Artist Jin Kyung Joung \, founder of RODAM\, presents COLORS OF KOREA: The Art of Bojagi\, a special hands-on workshop exploring the beauty\, creativity\, and everyday versatility of bojagi\, Korea’s traditional wrapping cloth. \nThrough the vibrant colors of saekdong\, the art of wrapping and knotting\, and the distinctive patchwork aesthetics of jogakbo\, participants will discover how Korea’s traditional textile culture combines beauty with practicality and continues to inspire contemporary life. \nFor centuries\, bojagi has been an integral part of everyday life in Korea\, used to wrap\, carry\, store\, and present everything from household objects to meaningful gifts. Beyond its practical purpose\, bojagi embodies a distinctly Korean sense of beauty—transforming a simple piece of fabric through color\, folding\, and knots while reflecting values of care\, thoughtfulness\, and resourcefulness. \nDuring the workshop\, Jin Kyung Joung will introduce participants to the cultural traditions and contemporary possibilities of bojagi through two creative\, hands-on activities. \nParticipants will first explore saekdong\, the vibrant multicolored fabric traditionally associated with Korean clothing and decorative arts. Using colorful saekdong-inspired bojagi\, they will learn wrapping and knotting techniques to transform a simple square of fabric into a beautiful and functional bojagi bag—no sewing required. \nThe workshop will then turn to jogakbo\, the Korean tradition of piecing together small pieces of fabric into harmonious compositions. Participants will select and arrange colorful fabric pieces to create their own jogakbo-inspired envelope\, discovering how even small remnants of fabric can be thoughtfully transformed into something beautiful and useful. \nThrough wrapping\, knotting\, arranging\, and creating\, participants will experience firsthand how traditional Korean textile culture continues to inspire contemporary creativity and everyday living. The workshop also highlights values deeply rooted in bojagi and jogakbo—the thoughtful use and reuse of materials\, creativity through simplicity\, and the discovery of new beauty through color and composition. \nNo previous experience is required\, and all materials will be provided. \nWorkshop Highlights \n\nDiscover the history and cultural significance of bojagi\nExplore the vibrant colors and beauty of saekdong\nLearn practical bojagi wrapping and knotting techniques\nCreate a saekdong-inspired bojagi bag\nDiscover the tradition and aesthetics of jogakbo\nDesign and create a jogakbo-inspired envelope using colorful fabric pieces\nExplore the connection between Korean textile traditions\, creativity\, reuse\, and contemporary life\n\nDATE & TIME:\n– Session #1: Wednesday\, October 7\, 2026 @ 11 AM\n– Session #2: Wednesday\, October 7\, 2026 @ 6 PM\n– Session #3: Thursday October 8\, 2026 @ 6 PM \nADMISSION: Free (Pre-registration required)\n   * Space is limited; advance registration is required.\n   * Due to limited capacity\, participants will be selected through a randomized lottery process. \nAbout the Instructor \nJin Kyung Joung is a bojagi artist and the CEO of RODAM Co.\, Ltd. She holds a master’s degree in Western Painting from Daegu University. Drawing on her background in painting\, she explores color\, composition\, and the expressive possibilities of fabric through her bojagi practice. \nHer work encompasses bojagi art exhibitions\, workshops\, and creative gift packaging for corporate events. She has presented bojagi exhibitions and workshops for Bentley VIP guests and taught bojagi art to Armani Beauty employees and customers. She has also developed Disney character merchandise in collaboration with 10×10 and worked with Nexon on character products. Her work and creative practice have been featured in Luxury magazine. \nThrough RODAM\, Joung explores how traditional Korean textiles can be reimagined as beautiful\, functional\, and meaningful objects for contemporary life\, from gift wrapping to bags and other everyday uses. In her workshops\, she shares the cultural meaning of bojagi alongside practical techniques\, inviting participants to discover the care\, creativity\, and versatility embodied in a simple piece of cloth. \nhttps://eng.rodam.co.kr/
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/colors-of-korea-the-art-of-bojagi/
LOCATION:Korean Cultural Center New York\, 122 East 32nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Rediscovering Saint Malo: The First Permanent Asian American Settlement
DESCRIPTION:Explore the fascinating history of St. Malo\, Louisiana\, the first permanent Asian settlement in the United States\, established as early as 1763. Contributing to the thriving fishing industry\, Filipino sailors settled the swamps of St. Malo\, but very few sources from the perspective of Filipinos exist. The workshop will demonstrate the ways to utilize poetry as a medium to learn about St. Malo while also analyzing and evaluating outsider accounts of Saint Malo to unearth the truth of the settlement. Educators will leave the workshop with new historical insights and classroom-ready activities to teach about Asian Americans’ enduring role in shaping the United States. Perfect for lessons on immigration\, colonization\, and early American life\, this session sheds light on an important yet often overlooked chapter of our shared past. \nFacilitators: Rachael Richard\, TAAS Ambassador \nFree and open to all.\nProfessional Development hours awarded. \nThis event is brought to you by Teach Asian American Stories and AAPI New Jersey
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/rediscovering-saint-malo-the-first-permanent-asian-american-settlement-3/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T190000
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SUMMARY:Filipino American Nurses: History\, Challenges\, and Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, October 8 at 4 PM PT/6 PM CT/7 PM ET for Filipino American Nurses: History\, Challenges\, and Advocacy! \nThis workshop presents history and lesson plans covering key topics\, including nursing shortages after the Spanish-American War\, U.S. colonization & early Filipino immigration\, the Immigration Act of 1965 & the influx of nurses\, and finally Filipino American nurses during COVID-19. Participants will be given lesson plan walkthroughs\, activities\, and teaching resources to take back to their classrooms and schools. \nLaura Ouk\, a Cambodian American educator based in Chicago\, was born in Paris after her family fled from the Khmer Rouge regime. Her family later resettled in Chicago. She earned a BA in Educational Studies from Denison University and a MAT in Special Education from Relay School of Education. As the visiting inclusive education director for the Illinois State Board of Education and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign\, she champions inclusive educational practices with a focus on Asian American and Pacific Islander history. Laura played a pivotal role in advocating for the TEAACH Act and continues to support its implementation. She is also a curriculum writer for the Cambodian American Studies Model Curriculum\, launching in California during the 2024-2025 school year. Additionally\, Laura serves as the board president of the National Cambodian Heritage Museum and as a board member for the Cambodian Association of Illinois.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/filipino-american-nurses-history-challenges-and-advocacy/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Bystander Training
DESCRIPTION:The Asian American Mentorship Providing Opportunities to Women for Empowerment and Resilience (AAMPOWER) at CUNY invites you to join us in our next in-person workshop and networking: \nJoin AAMPOWER and AAARI for an in-person bystander training event on October 9th\, 2026\, from 5:30 pm to 7 pm. This event is presented by Sakhi\, an amazing organization that has served as a safe space for South Asian Survivors of violence. Here is a wonderful piece from Brooklyn.org that highlights Sakhi’s healing work. \n(https://brooklyn.org/sakhi-for-south-asian-survivors/).
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/bystander-training/
LOCATION:AAARI Office\, 25 W. 43rd St.\, Suite 1000\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T130000
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SUMMARY:Chuseok Songpyeon Making Event
DESCRIPTION:🌕 KCS Chuseok Songpyeon Making Event 🌕 \nCelebrate Chuseok with KCS through an intergenerational Songpyeon Making Workshop! \nJoin us for a fun-filled community gathering bringing together seniors\, families\, youth\, and community members as we celebrate Korean culture and tradition through the art of making songpyeon. \nSpecial thanks to Chung Dduk for their support!\n📅 Saturday\, October 10\n⏰ 11:00 AM\n📍KCS Bayside Office: 203-05 32nd Avenue\, Bayside\, NY 11361\n📩 Questions? events@kcsny.org\n📲 Please RSVP by September 30th using the QR code on the flyer. Space is limited\, and registration will close once we reach capacity. Register early to secure your spot! \nWe look forward to celebrating Chuseok together and creating meaningful connections across generations!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/chuseok-songpyeon-making-event/
LOCATION:Korean Community Services (KCS)\, 203-05 32nd Ave.\, Bayside\, NY\, 11361\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Workshop
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