Upcoming Events
in memory of George and Marion Nakashima
Sunday, April 19th, 2pm – 4pm
at the Arts Building and grounds
Nakashima Foundation for Peace
Come celebrate the cherry and dogwood blossoms at Nakashima Foundation for Peace. Enjoy sake and sushi, with traditional Japanese music by Amane Sakaguchi, professional shamisen player and composer, accompanied by violinist Kei Saotome.
An “O-Hana-mi” concert and event in memory of George, Marion, and Kevin Nakashima. Come celebrate the cherry and dogwood blossoms at Nakashima Foundation for Peace.
Sunday afternoon, April 19, 2-4 PM at the Arts Building and grounds, 1847 Aquetong Road, New Hope, PA 18938. Rain-or-shine. Tickets are $150 and $75 for students and support our work at the Foundation!
Tools for Peace: Forest Bathing
Saturday, April 18th, 1pm – 3pm
Nakashima Foundation for Peace, New Hope, PA
Join certified Nature and Forest Therapy guide Anisa George for a guided forest bathing session on the Nakashima Campus as part of our Tools for Peace workshop series. Tickets are $30 per person.
Smithsonian Craft Show: A Portrait of America Through Craft
Friday, April 24th, 1pm – 2:30pm
National Building Museum, 401 F St NW, Washington, DC
A presentation featuring Craft in America’s forthcoming book, Handwork: Handcrafted Objects That Made America (Phaidon, Summer 2026) with editor Emily Zaiden and contributing writers Barry Bergey, former NEA folk and traditional arts director, and acclaimed furniture designer Mira Nakashima.
Past Events
Living with Craft Lecture
January 26, 2026 at 1pm
Wayne Art Center – Wayne, PA
Join architect and furniture maker Mira Nakashima, horticulturalist Przemek Walczak and tile maker Katia McGuirk as they discuss their unique experiences in the world of functional craft.
Legacy in Wood: Preserving the Nakashima Family House Historic Preservation Symposium
November 15 – 16, 2025
The Arts Building – Nakashima Woodworkers Campus
A two-day historic preservation symposium sharing new research into the George Nakashima family home.
An Evening with Mira Nakashima
November 10, 2025 at 6pm
New Hope Free Library
An evening with the Mira Nakashima at the New Hope Free Library. This will be a 30min talk by Mira on a topic of her choosing, followed by ample time for questions and answers.
Preserving the Nakashima Family House
October 9, 2025 at 6pm
Moderne Gallery – Philadelphia, PA
A conversation with Mira Nakashima and John Hinchman about the collaborative efforts to study and preserve the Nakashima Family Home.