Divya Marie Kato. Tokyo-Based Artist. Drawing School Tokyo.

Tokyo-Based Artist. CEO Atelier Kato Tokyo. Founder, When In Doubt, Draw.

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Winter 2020-2021 Atelier Kato Tokyo

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Winter 2020-2021 & Maternity Leave 

Happy New Year from Tokyo!

Our big news is that Atelier Kato has welcomed home it’s newest recruit!  Mama, Daddy and baby are all doing well and grateful for all the support, gifts and beautiful messages we’re receiving – thank you! Looking forward to reconnecting in 2021!!

Divya’s back from maternity leave!

*** New Year Term is now fully booked ***

To place your name on the waiting list for Spring Term 2021, please see below:

Classes 2021 & Art Class Gift Vouchers

Our waiting list is already filling up for classes for Spring 2021, so if you’d like to reserve a place or gift drawing classes for someone special, please email: info@divyamariekato.com in advance so we can book you in.

Season’s Greetings!

We look forward to welcoming you to our atelier and having classes with you this year!  More news for you below – take care, be well and best wishes from us for a happy winter!

Divya, Masa & Ollie Kato x

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Winter Term Art Classes (from February 2021)

Looking forward to welcoming you back in 2021!

First graders to graduates, returnees to retirees, drawing is for everyone and I believe everyone can! 

Atelier Kato is proud to have welcomed students from all over the world, from many different backgrounds and professions and looks forward to welcoming you!

Whatever your age or level, come join our foundation course!

Guiding you through pencil, ink, colour, portraits and more, come discover what drawing can do for you!

*** To register and for more information, please email:  info@divyamariekato.com ***

Divya’s Foundation Course:  Click For Video

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Not In Japan?  No worries!

Check out my signature drawing programme, When In Doubt, Draw, and the free mini course in my Online Drawing School

Divya’s Online Drawing School

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Exhibition Must!  

Elvis… as you’ve never seen him before!!

Ba De Ya Exhibition at PARCEL Tokyo | DETAILS

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Art For Hope:  Cave Art & A Painting From Kerala!

My Mother And Mothers In The Neighbourhood by Anujath Vinayal

To listen to the Cave Art programme and read about this painting done by a student in Kerala, India, head over to our Art For Hope page where you’ll also find even more inspiring art stories!

Art For Hope

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Songs Of Hope & Freedom for Refugees Empowerment International!

Click Here To Listen!

Celebrating with music!  An online event led by my wonderful friend, Anneliese Nakahara-Knight to support refugees all over the world!  

A big thank you to everyone who joined and if you couldn’t, please consider making a donation to Refugees Empowerment International!!!

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Interview With Joy Walsh!

Watch The Interview

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English Classes

Kids Classes & Adult Conversation

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The Big Draw Japan 2020  

*** Due to current events, we’ll not be conducting a Big Draw Japan this year as we think the best part about it is getting together to draw in person!  That said, we look forward to seeing you in 2021 when our newest arrival may be able to contribute a few scribbles too! ***

Mark your diaries and join our award-winning, flagship event in 2021 The Big Draw Japan Festival and be part of the world’s biggest drawing festival here in Japan! 

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Stay in touch!

info@divyamariekato.com

We hope to connect with you soon!

Take care & stay well,
Divya & Masahiro Kato
Atelier Kato Tokyo

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Divya Marie Kato, Atelier Kato Tokyo

Divya Marie Kato, Artist & CEO Atelier Kato Tokyo
Divya Marie Kato, Artist & CEO Atelier Kato Tokyo

Artist, Drawing Teacher, Creator, When In Doubt, Draw drawing programme, Founder, Atelier Kato Tokyo and The Big Draw Japan. Paris-born, Tokyo-based, British Indian artist and educator working in Japan since 2005.

Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts, Companion of The Guild of St. George and passionate advocate of drawing.

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Drawing For Work, Life & Play

Drawing Classes In Person, Atelier Kato Tokyo | INFO

The Big Draw Japan Drawing Festival | INFO

Divya’s Online Drawing School | INFO

Fundraising Paintings | INFO

Art For Hope Stories | INFO

Divya’s Portfolio | INFO

Services |  INFO

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Festive Workshop & Gift Ideas For 2019

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For our final workshop of 2018, we warmly welcome you to our home atelier for a day of hands on art and craft!

As we begin preparing for the festive season, we wondered if you’d like to join us and find out how we go about making our handmade decorations.

Design and create your own seasonal wreath and festive greeting cards

Assisted by your hosts, yours truly and my Okaasan, who’s a flower arrangement teacher, you’ll leave with one of a kind gifts for friends and family or for your own home:  a seasonal wreath (pictured above) and an illustrated greeting card.

Sunday December 9th 2018:  Morning Session 10am-12pm & Afternoon Session 3pm-5pm

Choose either a morning session or afternoon session.

Our Home Atelier In Yoyogi

Atelier Kato is close to Yoyogi park.  Detailed directions provided in your confirmation email.

All Materials & Snacks & Festive Bubbles Included

¥15,000/person with everything included.  We pride ourselves on providing you with the highest quality materials and, due to our respective professions – art and flower arrangement – we have access to the best sources.  Regarding your instructors, you’re in good hands – we’ve got you covered with over 40 years of experience.  No need to bring anything but hands itching to make and create!

Home Workshop So Limited Places

We’d love to welcome more of you home, but this will be an intimate workshop with a maximum of 5 spaces per session (5 spaces for morning session and 5 spaces for evening session)

Email To Reserve On A First Come First Served Basis

Email info@divyamariekato.com to reserve your place, with your name, contact information and preference for morning or afternoon session.  Look out for a confirmation email with further instructions, details and directions provided.

We look forward to enjoying this festive workshop with you!

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Creative Gift Ideas: Drawing Classes & Workshops For 2019

Drawing Class Gift Packages For Classes In 2019  |  Outdoor Workshops For You & Your Team

To me, drawing’s an activity that I enjoy all year round.  It helps me switch off, slow down, release stress, reflect, process, spark new ideas, enjoy the changes of each season and much, much more…

which is why sharing drawing is what I love to do most!

Give the gift of art to you and your team for a workshop out of the office and in the great outdoors.

Give the gift of drawing to someone you know who has either always wanted to, who hasn’t for a long time, who’s curious about exploring their creative side or who still has an unopened paint set from last year sitting in a box.

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2019 Reservations & Enquiries:  info@divyamariekato.com

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Drawing For Work, Life & Play

Drawing Classes In Person, Atelier Kato, Yoyogi, Tokyo | INFO

Learn How To Draw Online, Divya’s Online Drawing School | INFO

Creative Workshops | INFO

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Divya Marie Kato: Drawing For Work, Life & Play
Divya Marie Kato: Drawing For Work, Life & Play
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When In Doubt, Draw Workshop Adobe Japan

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When In Doubt, Draw Creative Empowerment Workshop ADOBE Japan

ADOBE regularly holds various events to motivate employees and ADOBE Japan are beginning to kickstart a few such events too.

Special thanks to Yuuki Shimizu, Misa Maraun and Yoko Saito of ADOBE Japan for making this possible. Let’s help the conversation continue!

In 2017, ADOBE Japan co-sponsored Blossom Blast – an art event marking International Women’s Day.  ADOBE wanted to show their support for art projects and female artists and it was during this event that they learned of the creative empowerment workshop that I facilitated there.

For our recent workshop, I focused on a 3 part process that I’ve been working on to distill the main elements of my When In Doubt, Draw programme into a workshop format:

Re-Sparking.  Reflecting. Reconnecting.

You can enjoy a video of the workshop by clicking here or on the picture below and read the official article on the ADOBE corporate blog by clicking here (Japanese only)

Read on for my write up and to find out more about this 3 part process.

Should you or your team need a little re-sparking, get in touch and let us know how we can help:  info@divyamariekato.com

When In Doubt, Draw:  What if, instead of holding us back, our doubts are the very thing we need to know where we need to go next?
When In Doubt, Draw Creative Empowerment Workshop Adobe Japan
1.  Re-Sparking

A common misconception is that creativity is a quality reserved only for artists.  This is a belief I try my best to shatter!

Creativity can be applied to many fields – you can get creative making bread, playing outside or in drafting a business plan.  Creativity can be found everywhere and in everyone.  In short, it’s a resource available to us all, but one that sadly often gets left behind at school.

I’ve always found this a great shame.  Why isn’t this encouraged more as we get older?  However, this is what gives me the most motivation in my work – how can I re-spark this in others?  How can I encourage people back to a state of play and discovery?

In the process of re-sparking, I first encourage people to forget about fixed concepts of creativity, art, artist, good and bad and lay the ground work in creating a safe space for discussion and the free flow of ideas.

Re-Sparking
Re-Sparking
2.  Reflecting

Demands on our attention are increasing rapidly and opportunities for self reflection are decreasing.

In the process of reflecting, I invite participants to come back to themselves through a simple drawing exercise that immediately invites them into a conversation with self and their place in a much bigger picture.

My mama has often taught me that a disconnection with self, and with our place in the world around us, is what leads to much unhappiness – that there’s a direct correlation between disconnection and unhappiness.

Unfortunately, it’s now becoming rare to find time to spend alone and so we have to make the effort to find small spaces of stillness in our days.

Reflecting
Reflecting
3.  Reconnecting

In the process of reconnecting, we came back together as a group and enjoyed a discussion about the art work that inspires us.  Whether a painting, photo, movie poster or album cover, this conversation sparked connection within the group as people learned what their co-workers were drawn to and why.

Although formally this could be called a critique, I often feel this word puts many people off sharing their ideas. Especially when it comes to commenting on art.  People wonder if they know enough or are scared of saying the wrong thing.

It’s vulnerable sharing your opinion and saying how something makes you feel.  Sometimes we don’t even know why we like something!  But this vulnerability is the very thing that sparks innovation and connection.

Connection
Connection
“85% of the men and women we’ve interviewed, 13,000 pieces of data, 85% can recall a time in school that was so shaming, it forever changed how they thought of themselves as learners.

50% of those stories involved art and creativity.

Now today I get asked to go into corporations, organisations and the number one problem is – there’s no innovation, we don’t understand what’s going on.

Without vulnerability, there can be no creativity, there can be no innovation.

Without failure, which is maybe the ultimate experience of vulnerability… there can never be innovation.”
– Dr Brené Brown

Come Together!
Collaboration
Collaboration
Create. Destroy. Celebrate!

In the final part of the workshop, we get together to create a collaborative group mural and, in doing so, not only learn how to work together and merge ideas, but also about the importance of create and destroy in the process of creation.

An inspiring day with the team from ADOBE Japan and what a way to kick off spring!

As the famous blossoms here in Japan begin to give way for fresh growth, I hope this workshop will have sparked a conversation that will continue to grow.

“I walked out of the workshop being reminded what it felt like to feel free and like a child!”

Article On Corporate ADOBE Blog (Japanese Only) Here
Watch The Video Here
Create. Explore. Discover. Adobe Japan
Create. Explore. Discover. Adobe Japan
When In Doubt, Draw:  Divya’s Original Drawing Empowerment Course

One Sketchbook + One Pencil = A whole world of possibilities.

info@divyamariekato.com

 

The Big Draw Japan 2017: We Did It!

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The Big Draw Japan 2017
The Big Draw Japan 2017: We Did It!

A big thank you to all the trailblazers who braved the typhoon and joined us for the very first Big Draw in Japan!

We celebrated the world’s largest drawing festival at the beautiful Toriizaka Art Gallery this October.  Where will we be in 2018?  Stay tuned to find out!

Details & Enquiries:  info@divyamariekato.com

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“I have drawn things since I was six. All that I made before the age of sixty-five is not worth counting. At seventy-three I began to understand the true construction of animals, plants, trees, birds, fishes, and insects. At ninety I will enter into the secret of things. At a hundred and ten, everything–every dot, every dash–will live.”  ― Hokusai Katsushika

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The Big Draw is the world’s biggest drawing festival and this year…

we’re bringing it to Japan!

Two of Tokyo’s female entrepreneurs, Divya Marie Kato of When In Doubt, Draw and Karen Thomas of Toriizaka Art are coming together to host The Big Draw Japan 2017 as part of the International Animated Big Draw Festival this October, called Living Lines.

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The Big Draw Festival

The Big Draw Festival takes place for 31 days from 1-31 October 2017.  Since 2000, the annual, international celebration of drawing, which brings people together under the banner drawing is a universal language, regularly takes place in over 25 countries, involves over 1000 events and has encouraged over 4 million people back to the drawing board.

It has notched up two world records – for the longest drawing in the world (one kilometre) and the greatest number of people drawing simultaneously (over 7,000).

Arts education charity, The Big Draw, believes that everyone can draw. They promote drawing as a universal language that has the power to change lives and unite people of any age, background, race, or religion from around the globe. Anyone can register or attend an event as part of the festival.

The first Big Draw Festival in 2000 attracted 180 partner organisations. Since then, the number has risen to over 1,000, with over 400,000 people participating each year. What began as a one day celebration of drawing in October 2000 in the UK, is now an annual month long festival of drawing across the world.

Patrons include Quentin Blake, Andrew Marr, Bob & Roberta Smith RA, Lord Foster of Thames Bank, David Hockney OM CH, Sir Roger Penrose OM, Gerald Scarfe CBE, Posy Simmonds MBE and Children’s Laureate, Chris Riddell.

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The Big Draw Japan 2017

Sunday October 22nd 2-4pm 2017

Venue:  Toriizaka Art

Fee:  ¥1000*

Toriizaka Art | Homat Monarch #105 | 2-20-13 Hiroo | Shibuya-ku | Tokyo 150-0012

*exact change please

Schools: Want to get involved or have a drawing event at your school in October?
Contact: info@divyamariekato.com to get Divya to come and facilitate a workshop at your school!

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Kate Mason, Director of The Big Draw:
“As always, The Big Draw Festival is for anyone who loves to draw, as well as those who think they can’t! For 31 days in over 25 countries, Living Lines: An Animated Big Draw Festival will bring together hundreds of thousands of people to learn, experiment and bring ideas to life through drawing and animation.

Whether organising or participating, Living Lines is an opportunity for individuals, organisations and even countries to join a global community in celebration of the universal language of drawing.”

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To find out more about the Big Draw Festival and The Big Draw Japan 2017 visit:

Link to event listing on www.thebigdraw.org

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For further information about The Big Draw Japan 2017 contact organisers:

Divya Marie Kato (English) info@divyamariekato.com
Masahiro Kato (Japanese) info@divyamariekato.com

The Big Draw Japan 2017 will be hosted by artist and founder of When In Doubt, Draw, Divya Marie Kato and founder of Toriizaka Art, Karen Thomas, in Tokyo Sunday October 22nd at Toriizaka Art 2-4pm ¥1000* (*exact change please)

Toriizaka Art | Homat Monarch #105 | 2-20-13 Hiroo | Shibuya-ku | Tokyo 150-0012

For further information about The Big Draw Festival, contact:
Amy Clancy, Press and Communications Manager, The Big Draw
Tel. 0203 758 4118  |  Email: amy@thebigdraw.org  |  Website: www.thebigdraw.org

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Notes To Editors:

The Big Draw Japan 2017
Sunday October 22nd 2-4pm ¥1000 (exact change please) at Toriizaka Art, Hiro-o
Hosted by Divya Marie Kato of When In Doubt, Draw & Karen Thomas of Toriizaka Art

Toriizaka Art | Homat Monarch #105 | 2-20-13 Hiroo | Shibuya-ku | Tokyo 150-0012

Booking: Email info@divyamariekato.com

Link to event listing on The Big Draw Website

Artist and Founder of When In Doubt, Draw, Divya Marie Kato FRSA, brings the world’s biggest drawing festival to Japan! Divya has been sharing drawing through classes and events for over 11 years in Japan and is a passionate advocate for elevating the role of art in education and making it accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Karen Thomas, Founder of Toriizaka Art, our venue for The Big Draw Japan 2017, started her gallery our of her passion to share art with others. Since opening its doors in 2006, Toriizaka Art has welcomed thousands of guests into its modest gallery space in central Tokyo.

The gallery, featuring a diverse selection of exceptional art, primarily from Vietnam, is a stunning testament to how living with art transforms your whole life and is the perfect place for us to gather for The Big Draw Japan 2017! The event is open to anyone who loves to draw, as well as those who think they can’t! It’s an opportunity to join a global community in celebration of the universal language of drawing. Bring nothing but a willingness to create, connect and celebrate!

 

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Always wanted to draw, but think you’re not good enough?

Draw when you were a kid, but left it behind?

Heard all these great things about creativity…

But don’t know where to start or it’s been a while?

Our Dream: Getting The World Drawing

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Drawing Classes, Workshops & Training 2017-2018

**2017 Group Classes Booked. Limited Private Classes:  October-November 2017**

Email For Availability & Booking For 2018:  info@divyamariekato.com

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Our Big Dream

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Our Big Dream: To Get The Whole World Drawing

Our Big Dream:  To Get The Whole World Drawing

Students from all ages, background and abilities
Students from all ages, backgrounds and abilities

Why?

“Thank you for reconnecting me to this part of myself.”  – Judy

“Thank you for bringing art and peace into my life!”  – Daria

“Drawing is meditation – I’d like to recommend it as a great way of living.”  – Akiko

“I was curious about how drawing would help me with my doubt..I was scared to draw before, now I understand that every drawing has infinite possibilities!” – Barbara

Drawing: A Way Of Finding Treasure
Drawing: A Way Of Finding Treasure

“My door of happiness opened…it’s more than just drawing. It’s magic! It’s totally worth experiencing this new world.”  – Megumi Hagiuda, Founder, Afrika Rose

“Thank you Divya and Masa! It was a great session and very useful to switch the brain….I certainly had a lot of fun!”  – Cassandra, President ResMed Japan 2017

Releasing Stress, Getting Together & Having Fun!
Releasing Stress, Getting Together & Having Fun!

Art For A Cause

Sometimes problems are so big we feel helpless.

“…exactly what we were seeking…to communicate to protect the area, but to share how local people are feeling…

a beautiful introduction to the issue we care strongly about and were hoping to share with our customers in a positive way.”  – Maho Takahashi, LUSH Japan

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Art: Powerful Medicine

Art: Powerful Medicine

Read Nicci Gerrard’s Article for The Guardian Here

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Sometimes things happen beyond our control.

Volunteering Painting Weekend with the BCCJ & Artist Shuhei Sakimura following the 3/11 earthquake and tsunami
Volunteer Painting Weekend with the BCCJ & Artist Shuhei Sakimura following the 3/11 earthquake and tsunami
Ink Pen Drawings for Tokyo Helps Tohoku Fund Raiser
Ink Pen Drawings for Tokyo Helps Tohoku Fund Raiser

“…our school’s charity fund raiser in which money was raised for two Sendai kindergartens that were devastated by the tsunami…

 through a large scale art mural created in collaboration with our students.” 
Mixed Media Fund Raiser Mural Created In Collaboration With Students
Mixed Media Fund Raiser Mural 

We Can Create

Dokkyo University Empowerment Programme
Dokkyo University Empowerment Programme

Out of nothing.

We can make…

Something that stirs the soul.

Something that inspires.

Something that has the power to move others too.

Pregnancy Art
Pregnancy Art

 

“For many, this was one of the most fulfilling and memorable events at the school all year!” 

Ellen Motohashi, Dokkyo University

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We can celebrate.

“I got to walk around town feeling proud of my colourful lotus belly. It was both a relaxing and a healing experience.”  – Joanna

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We have a way of getting together.  

Of finding a way tforward.  

We can highlight what’s important to us.

We have a way of expressing and reflecting.  We’ve had it for a while.  It’s in our roots.

A way of healing, processing and connecting. To a much bigger picture.

Empowering ourselves and others in the process.

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Sometimes We’re At A Crossroads

Turning Points: Who Are You When Life Changes?
Turning Points: Who Are You When Life Changes?

Decisions…

Directions…

And Change Can Be Scary.

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“Drawing – something I had always wanted to try.

Actually I was convinced I couldn’t draw at all! It was so scary for me in the beginning.

But somehow, step by step, I just started feeling more relaxed about it and drawing became a certain mindset…I am much happier now about how my life is going.” – Ellis

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“Love my drawing class and teacher… I can now remember my positive feeling of drawing like as childhood!” – Hisaka

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“This was such a fun, inspiring, supportive group of women. I’m so happy I went on this journey with them.

Thank you Divya for bringing us all together and helping us see what we’re capable of.”  – Jenny

“Thanks a lot for being you in front of me…who was in search of myself at that time.”  – Nirmin

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Discovery Through Process

“My rose sketch sits on my desk and it is reminding me of many things, but mostly, “Stop JUST thinking. Take action.”  I think that is what I need to keep telling myself more than anything right now.” – Ruth

Drawing For Joy, Inspiration & Discovery
Drawing For Joy, Inspiration & Discovery

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As Adults, We Often Lose Sight Of Our Creativity.  Why?

Brene Brown at the RSA
Brene Brown at the RSA

Vulnerability = Creativity & Innovation

“85% of the men and women we’ve interviewed, 13,000 pieces of data, 85% can recall a time in school that was so shaming, it forever changed how they thought of themselves as learners.

50% of those stories involved art and creativity.

Now today I get asked to go into corporations, organisations and the number one problem is – there’s no innovation, we don’t understand what’s going on.

Without vulnerability, there can be no creativity, there can be no innovation.

Without failure, which is maybe the ultimate experience of vulnerability… there can never be innovation.”

– Dr Brené Brown, best-selling author, speaker and research professor, University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work  speaking at the RSA Watch It Here

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Always wanted to draw, but think you’re not good enough?

Draw when you were a kid, but left it behind?

Heard all these great things about creativity…

But don’t know where to start or it’s been a while?

Our Dream: Getting The World Drawing

Our Dream: Getting The World Drawing.  
Why?  
Drawing Transforms Lives.

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Drawing Classes, Workshops & Training 2017-2018
**2017 Registration Closing**

 Applications for September-November 2017

Classes. Workshops. Training. Register For Availability:  info@divyamariekato.com

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What’s Changed?

“Seeing things I’ve seen before – in a totally different way.”

“Making marks, focusing on the moment…the connection between humans and nature.”

“Meeting new friends! New styles, differences and opportunities!”

“I used to draw a little before – but now my mind set has changed.  I see things differently.”

“More delight, confidence, recognition and sharing.”

“Accepting the world as it is.  Trying to have a different point of view when I have difficulties.”

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Birthday Month & Summer 2017

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Art Parties with Divya
Art Parties with Divya Marie Kato Thank you Chris for inviting us to celebrate with Araya and her friends!

Welcome to summer friends!

June was my birthday month and with the world going mad, there’s only one thing for it, I’m determined to celebrate everything – especially the strength of the human spirit.

Re-sparking, Reflecting & Reconnecting

This came up in conversation with a new friend – we talked about the importance of sparking ideas and inspiration, of reflection and time spent looking inward and getting people together around a shared vision.

Here’s to hope, each other and giving each day all we’ve got.

Team DMK took a short break for my birthday month and look forward to seeing you again for…

Our Art Road Show 2017  (more info below)

And…

An incredibly exciting announcement!  (Stay tuned)

Wishing you a happy summer with those you love and the very best in all you do.  Tokyo friends, stay cool!

DMK x

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Meet The Graduates

Drawing Class Party June 18th 2017
Drawing Class Art Party June 18th 2017, Afrika Rose Hiroo

They Did It!  

Exhibition Party at Afrika Rose, Hiro-o:  Feel The Moment, Focus On The Process
The wonderful graduates from this year’s Spring Course curating their own exhibition!

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Marketer, consultant, manager, flower arrangement teacher, mother, entrepreneur, radio broadcaster…

My students come from different professions, backgrounds and countries.  They’re also different ages with different stories.

The one thing that I find most, is that people always seem to find me during a transition. (one on the outside, or one on the inside.)

It’s been the greatest joy getting to know them, watching them getting to know each other and seeing them push forward.  A big thank you to all who joined this celebration of their work!

Here’s what a few of them had to say:

Why did you sign up for these drawing classes?

I wanted to see inside of myself.  The classes were recommended by my friend.

I heard what a friend had learned and wanted to experience it too.

I wanted to find another way of expressing concepts.

What did you enjoy the most?

Seeing things I’ve seen before – in a totally different way.

Meeting new friends! New styles, differences and opportunities!

Making marks, focusing on the moment and just doing it and the connection between humans and nature.

How was the teacher?

Lots of power!

Healing.

Gave us positive energy.

What’s changed after taking this course?

I used to draw a little before – but now my mind set has changed.  I see things differently.

Accepting the world as it is.  Trying to have a different point of view when I have difficulties.

More delight, confidence, recognition and sharing.  Drawing is meditation – I’d like to recommend it as a great way of living.

Spring Course Party 2017
Spring Course Art Party 2017

DRAWING CLASSES 2017:

***2017 COURSES LIMITED PLACES: Register here for availability in 2017 or to get onto the waiting list for 2018 – info@divyamariekato.com ***

GROUP CLASSES Afrika Rose Hiro-o & Tokyo American Club Azabu*  (*TAC Members Only)
***Spring/Summer Booked*** Autumn Courses Begin September 2017***

***REGISTRATION CLOSING:  info@divyamariekato.com***

1-1 CLASSES YOYOGI

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Tokyo American Club: September 2017.  *TAC Members Only Register:  TAC website
1-1 Classes: Flexi Schedule. Location Yoyogi. Email to book.
Group Classes at Afrika Rose Hiro-o: ***Registration Closing. Starts September 2017
REGISTER: info@divyamariekato.com

From “I want to draw again…” to “I’m more open minded, I want to draw more, I’m more creative and I enjoy life even more – I want to continue my art journey!”

“Dear Divya, thank you for teaching me about drawing! I’ve learned a lot from your workshop, “When in doubt, draw!” I had mixed feelings about drawing, but now I see the possibilities of creating a piece of art by looking at nature and persevering with my work. Spending Friday afternoons with you has enriched my life!” – Barbara

Registering Now:  info@divyamariekato.com

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ART ROAD SHOW 2017

Art Road Show 2017
Art Road Show 2017: Bringing Art Home For The Holidays!

Divya Marie Kato has been spreading creativity across Japan for over 12 years through her classes and workshops and now…she’s bringing them home for the summer holidays! Her art parties, designed and delivered for your family at home, have been wildly popular and include: custom themes, art activities for children to enjoy with friends and parents alike, face and body painting, music and more!

Dates:   July 17th – August 25th 2017 – 6 week summer travelling art show!

Where:  Homes across Japan

Details: info@divyamariekato.com 

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Our Mural Found A Home!

VIDEO: 6 Metre Mural For Japan’s International Rose & Gardening Show 2017

A big thank you to Donald and Hideo for opening up their home and beautiful rose garden to me. I made many of my preparatory drawings here, for our 6 metre mural, for Japan’s International Rose & Garden Show.

The mural now lives in the rose garden – thank you Jennie for this picture! – and if you haven’t seen this garden yet, it’s magic. I have a feeling our mural will be very happy there. You can watch a time lapse movie of the mural painting here

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RSA Japan

Since attending a few events last year, I made the decision to join RSA Japan this year – a big thank you to RSA Japan Connector, Tania Coke, for encouraging me to come and find out more!

Not only did I leave each meeting inspired and energised, but also hopeful and motivated.

Creative ideas really do empower the world. 

The team has been training to explore our edges and grow, both as individuals and as a team. I’m learning a lot through the events they offer – like this one we did on Brexit and this one on Loghouse Living

Our current series of events is called Going Beyond Ideas – for more about the RSA Japan Fellows Network Click Here

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Art Parties & Creativity Workshops
Ideal for schools, company team builds and birthdays!

Drawing Workshops With Divya
Drawing Workshops With Divya

People often ask who can join my classes: “Drawing for all!”

My classes and workshops are open to all ages, backgrounds and abilities.  They can be tailored for your next team build or brought to your home for your next birthday celebration and are bilingual in English and Japanese.

Best thing’s to email me with what you’re after –

Classes?  Workshop?  Team Build?  Birthday Party?  Commission?  info@divyamariekato.com

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My Interview With Helen Iwata Of Sasuga! Communications:  How Your Expertise And Enthusiasm Can Lead To Miscommunication

Divya Marie Kato FRSA, Artist & Founder of When In Doubt, Draw
Divya Marie Kato FRSA, Artist & Founder of When In Doubt, Draw

Thrilled to be interviewed by my friend and president of Sasuga! Communications, Helen Iwata!  She’s the one I went to in order to prepare for an important presentation and the best part was that people noticed – the work pays off!

How Your Expertise And Enthusiasm Can Lead To Miscommunication

Read the full interview here  

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Drawing A Day For May & Recent Drawings

Sketching Shibuya Scramble: DMK Drawings On Instagram

Drawing A Day For May may be over…but the drawings continue!  All Divya’s recent drawings here on the DMK Instagram

A Little Tokyo In London
A Little Tokyo In London

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Drawing Classes & Workshops 2017

***2017 COURSES LIMITED PLACES: Register here for availability in 2017 or to get onto the waiting list for 2018 – info@divyamariekato.com ***

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“My art teacher Divya taught me so much! My door of happiness opened thanks to her lesson. It’s more than just drawing. It’s magic!!! It’s totally worth experiencing this new world. So beautiful!”

– Megumi Hagiuda, Afrika Rose Tokyo

“It’s 2017 and I am back to draw!!! It’s been a while…anyone living in Tokyo wanting to take up a drawing class, Divya Marie Kato’s drawing class maybe the perfect choice!”
– Alicia Naruse, Paradiddle Lifestyle Tokyo

“Tuesday’s class was again very fun and eye-opening. It continuously gave me energy for the rest of week. It actually infected to people surrounding me because I laughed a lot. I think drawing provides healthily power to human!” – Akiko

もっと事前にご案内するべきでした
冬レッスンは1/24明日スタートです…
私の人生を大きく変えた素晴らしい描くレッスン💖幸せの扉が音を立ててパカっと開きました🌟

興味ある方は、スケジュール抑えることをオススメします

全5回 5 Class Group Course:
NEW YEAR COURSE 冬レッスン: ***FULLY BOOKED***
SPRING COURSE 春レッスン: 4/4, 4/18, 5/9, 6/6, 6/13 ***FULLY BOOKED***
AUTUMN COURSE 秋レッスン: 9/21, 9/26, 10/10, 10/24, 11/7 **REGISTRATION CLOSING JULY 31ST 2017**

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Email: info@divyamariekato.com to reserve your place for Group Classes in Hiro-o and 1-1 Classes in Yoyogi.

 CLASS DETAILS CLICK HERE

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As adults, we often lose sight of our creativity:

Always wanted to draw, but think you’re not good enough?

Did you draw before when you were a kid, but now you’ve left it behind?

Heard all these great things about creativity and drawing and how it helps you release stress, problem solve, spark ideas…but you don’t know where to start or it’s been a while?

Well, did you know that drawing’s the easiest way to get it back?

Drawing For Empowerment at Blossom Blast 2017!
Creative Empowerment At Blossom Blast 2017!

Through drawing, we can rediscover our creative selves and receive inspiration, empowerment, happiness, creativity and joy in the process. Drawing’s also frequently used in forms of art therapy, personal and professional development, for its cathartic, stress releasing and idea sparking properties.

Pick up a pencil. Start and see. I’ll show you how. Click Here For A Video On What You’ll Learn

Wanna dip your toe in? Click here

Wanna join us for classes or workshops? Head here

Can’t find what you’re after? Get in touch with me right here: info@divyamariekato.com

And…things just got even better! Want us to bring creativity to your home or office?

Divya’s now partnered with her husband, Masahiro Kato, to be able to deliver workshops bilingually. The British-Japanese husband and wife team are combining their shared experiences of creative living around the world, in order to being creativity to your home or workplace.

These are workshops with a difference and the experience will be an unforgettable one for your family or for your team. Creativity workshops click here

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