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.

Notice of the 2024 AGM and associated reports and documents have been emailed to all current members. If you did not receive a copy, please email secretary@australiango.asn.au  – the notice of meeting can be found here.

Join us Friday evenings for An Younggil’s Live Lesson – 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.

🕢 Time: 7:30 PM (Sydney time) Friday May 3rd

🖥️ Zoom Meeting Details:

URL: Zoom Meeting URL https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83374051800?pwd=lJOcznfazztkbdc9KPG9CbFEP2m7Is.1
Meeting ID: 833 7405 1800
Passcode: 709575

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 2023 Annual General Meeting of the Australian Go Association Inc was held on Sunday 3^rd December at the Karawatha Forest Discovery Centre, 149 Acacia Road, Karawatha, Queensland 4117.  A .pdg of the draft minutes are available here

Over the past few years people have donated their books to the AGA, notably Tony Oxenham and Devon Bailey.  Many of the books have been sent to clubs but there are others that can be ‘borrowed’ from the AGA. Please email secretary@australiango.asn.au for more details.

The 2023 KAC was held at the Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club on October 1^st.  The Korean Ambassador His Excellency Kim Wan Joong and Yang Jaeho 9P, Secretary of the Korean Baduk Association attended the event. There were over 40 players including 12 juniors.  Click here for the KAC report  which contains a brief overview, photographs and the results.

The International Society of Go Studies (ISGS) announced their first International Go Conference on 2023 August 31 in cooperation with the Department of Go Studies at Myongji University in Yongin (South Korea). The conference theme is ‘Go in the age of A.I.’ and ISGS editorial chair Bae Incheol invites scholars to present their research.

More details can be found here

The 2023 National Championships will be held in Brisbane on the weekend of the 2nd and 3rd of December, at the Karawatha Forest Discovery Centre

Details including the timetable and entry fees can be found here.  If you have any questions, please email Horatio Davis

Thanks to the Korean Baduk Association and their General Secretary Yang Jaeho 9p for their continues support of the AGA Live Lessons.  This allows us to continues An Younggil’s live lessons for all AGA members until the end of November 2023.

The lessons are on Friday evenings from 7:30pm (NSW, ACT, Vic time) on Zoom.  The Zoom Meeting ID is 845 2805 5497 and you will need to use passcode: 259267

The lessons are recorded and posted in an YouTube play list. The lessons for 2023 lessons can be found using this URL – https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6bfphc94mwBBeGpsgWYYNFEC3FxQSLf5