Happy Spring!

Happy Spring From Atelier Kato Tokyo

Last year was a rollercoaster year for us and am sure for many of you too. It was the year our son turned one and the year I lost my father.

Grieving comes in waves and I’m collating together a few things that have brought comfort. I’ll aim to share this in a future post, but here’s one thing for now: Griefcast Podcast.

Spring Term 2022

Registration is open for the Spring Term 2022. To place your name on the waiting list please see below:

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 and mail you your gift vouchers in time.

Enquiries & Reservations: info@divyamariekato.com

Take care, stay well and enjoy the first blooms of spring,

Divya, Masa & Ollie Kato x

**Our When In Doubt, Draw Drawing & Art Foundation Programme turns 9, Atelier Kato Tokyo turns 4 and clan Kato turns 3! PC: Aya Watada Photography. ayawatada.com**

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Art Classes 2022

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 art 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 Art 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 Sketch Sesh course in my Online Drawing School

Atelier Kato Artwork Sale

Couldn’t have an exhibition last year! To view available artwork (will keep PDF updated) please click on the link below and to arrange a viewing please email:

info@divyamariekato.com

Portfolio Here

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Art For Hope

John Berger, Ways Of Seeing | Watch the 4 part BBC series here

The relation between what we see and what we know is never settled. Each evening we see the sun set. We know that the earth is turning away from it. Yet the knowledge, the explanation, never quite fits the sight. – John Berger

One of my all time favourite art programmes and it’s about to turn 50!!

Head over to our Art For Hope page where you’ll find even more inspiring art stories

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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

English Classes

Kids Classes & Adult Conversation

The Big Draw Japan

*** Due to current events, we didn’t conduct a Big Draw Japan last year as we think the best part about it is getting together to draw in person! That said, we’re seeing what’s possible for 2022 (when our newest arrival may be able to contribute a few scribbles too!) and will keep you posted! ***

Watch this space to join our award-winning, flagship event 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

Take care & stay well,
Divya, Masa & Ollie Kato
Atelier Kato Tokyo

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Divya Marie Kato, 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.