Explore Japanese craft from a fresh perspective with The Japan Foundation, Sydney’s exhibition ‘Crafting Life: Stories from the Japanese Studio’. Showcasing three craft practices from different regions of Japan, this exhibition highlights the dynamism and resilience of artisans, who continually innovate to ensure the relevance of their craft practices in contemporary Japan, and beyond.⁠

From ceramic pieces from Karatsu to lacquerware and sashiko needlework pieces, these distinct practices and stories reflect the diverse contexts through which Japanese craft traditions are expressed today.

‘Crafting Life’ will be on display at the Japan Foundation Gallery from April 11 to September 27, 2025. Find out more: https://sydney.jpf.go.jp/craftinglife

For the Facebook post and more information click here

Please click here to read Bob Watson’s report from of the 2024 Australian Go Association National Championships.

An Younggil’s Live Lessons for 2025 start on Friday 7th February at 7:30pm. The following Zoom credentials will be used for all 2025 Live Lessons.

🕢 Time: 7:30 PM (Sydney time)

🖥️ Zoom Meeting Details:

Meeting ID: 813 3578 7788
Passcode: 119879

These are real practical lessons from a top professional in real time so you can ask questions.  The topics for the lesson vary from week to week so whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, there’s something valuable to learn for everyone.

In the past the Australian Go Association has been supported by the Korean Baduk Association (KBA) to bring these lessons every week.  Due to major budget cuts by the Korean government the KBA is not long able to assist.  The lessons are guaranteed every week during February, and the AGA Committee will determine the schedule for the rest of the year based on the AGA finances and any donations received.

AGA members are emailed the Zoom credentials – if you want to join in, please join the AGA

Lessons from 2024 are on YouTube (click here to check them out)

Finally, we have updated the Club Contact Information which includes details of new clubs.  Have there been changes to your club’s contact information, or are you aware of any new clubs on the Go scene? Help us keep our records up to date by sending updates to secretary@australiango.asn.au.

The Australian Go Association is publishing books for members to help them improve skills and playing strength of Australian Go players. The books have been created by members of the AGA and are provided free of charge to all AGA members and can be found here.

AGA member or not, you can download these books and if you wish to help the AGA provide more books, please consider making a donation – as little as $2 or as much as you wish – by clicking here or by using the AGA Donation QR Code on the right.

An Younggil’s Live lesson videos are available on YouTube:

• click here for the 2023 playlist
• click here for the 2022 play list
• click here for the 2021 play list

As an AGA member, you are eligible for AGA Representative points (rep points) so you could represent Australia at an International tournament. Please click here for details.

The AGA will email news of events and other information periodically. Information about clubs, events, tournament, Go news are published on this site.

The Australian Go Association provides learning materials which are delivered by various means. We have a YouTube channel with video lessons from the Go Congress and other ad-hoc sources please click here for the play list.