When In Doubt, Draw:
Workshops & Drawing Classes
“Thank you Divya for bringing us all together and helping us see what we’re capable of.”
– Jenny
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Drawing Classes & Workshops
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Welcome to When In Doubt, Draw
Drawing. Done Differently.
The visible work is on the paper. The invisible work is in yourself.
An invitation back to drawing, for beginners and pros alike, where all you have to do is start with a line.
Take off the label ‘drawing.’ Now the labels ‘good’ and ‘bad’. Now the bigger label ‘creativity’. And finally the mighty one ‘art.’ What’s left? Just you and a blank page. And it all starts with a line.
Welcome. Here’s where you’ll find everything you need to enjoy drawing, whatever your age or ability. No student, who has completed this programme, has left without a portfolio full of drawings they never thought possible. My promise: you can and you will 🙂
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2026 Availability Update
FULLY BOOKED TILL SEPTEMBER.
WAITING LIST OPEN FOR AUTUMN/WINTER 2026 ~
*All Bookings First-Come, First-Served Basis *
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Registration For Waiting List:
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Think you can’t draw? Think again!
Artist Divya Marie Kato’s most popular, signature, five part drawing course. Incredibly proud the When In Doubt, Draw programme, that started at my kitchen table, has helped so many students of all ages and abilities, from around the world, rediscover the benefits of drawing for life, work and play!
You’ll never walk alone with a pencil in your hand.
Professional Art Set Included.
CLASSES IN TOKYO 2026:
ENQUIRIES & RESERVATION
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*Subject To Availability, All Bookings On A First-Come, First-Served Basis
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WHAT’S WHEN IN DOUBT, DRAW?
Divya’s flagship art programme, distilled from 20 years of teaching people how to draw, is designed to give you all you need to develop a strong foundation in drawing – even if it has been a while or you really think you can’t! Guiding you through pencil, pen, colour, portraits and more, it has helped many build professional art portfolios. The artists and avenues for exploration enrich these portfolios and ensure they continue growing well past the completion of the course. Drawing’s a gift that can be enjoyed at any stage of life and gives you back much more than you might expect!
5 STEP FOUNDATION COURSE (PROFESSIONAL ART SET INCLUDED)
In 5 classes, accompanied by drawing exercises, artists and art history, art materials, downloadable PDFs and an ever growing resource area, Divya will guide you through the process she’s developed over 20 years working as an artist and educator. There’s an art set with your name on it – let us know where to send it and let’s bring those drawing dreams to life! My guarantee: you can and you will!
WHY WHEN IN DOUBT, DRAW?
You’ll find Divya’s approach different than traditional art courses. Don’t take her word for it, check out the reviews – she passionately believes that drawing is for everyone and that everyone can!
CLASSES IN TOKYO:
ENQUIRIES & RESERVATION
info@divyamariekato.com
*Subject To Availability, All Bookings On A First-Come, First-Served Basis
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Drawing Classes In Person
“What a wonderful teacher you are!
The lesson on Thursday was glorious. I loved it. Whole worlds opened up, and connected with other worlds.
It was heart-warming and inspiring. THANK you! I felt very strongly your “being with me” as I engaged in the monumental task of reconstructing the lines of a shell.
I was touched by your attentiveness to my state and what I was going through.
I love the way you made the classes feel like an adventure, and the materials you gave were gifts to delight and encourage. I deeply desire that more people can learn from you.
Please let me know how I can promote you and spread the word!”
– Tania Coke, Corporeal Mime Artist, Tarinainanika.com & RSA Japan Ambassador
Gift Drawing Classes
To gift drawing classes and get us to send a surprise gift voucher to someone special, email: info@divyamariekato.com
CLASSES:
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The When In Doubt, Draw Programme
Click picture or link below for video to find out more about the course from Divya!
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Availability Update
*** FULLY BOOKED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2026 ***
*All Bookings First-Come, First-Served Basis *
Registration For Waiting List:
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WHAT’S WHEN IN DOUBT, DRAW & WHAT WILL I LEARN?
When In Doubt, Draw is Divya’s original, creative empowerment programme which teaches you how to draw – even if you think you can’t or it has been a while!
Made up of five sessions, guiding you through the foundations of drawing and painting, you can take the full course with her in person, at Atelier Kato Tokyo, experience it through one of her workshops or from the comfort of your own home.
WHY DRAW?
“Whether this book is to be of use to you or not, depends wholly on your reason for wishing to learn to draw.”
– John Ruskin, The Elements Of Drawing
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CLASSES
Please email to place your name on the waiting list: info@divyamarieakato.com
Foundation Course: 5 Session Drawing Course (5 x 2 Hour Sessions | Beginner To Advanced)
Taking Classes: All students need to take the foundation drawing course first before moving on to advanced classes.
Foundation Course (5 x 2 hour classes) covers pencil drawing, ink drawing, basics of colour, moving from drawing to painting and self portraits.
Following the basic course, you can use advanced classes to develop your specific area of interest.
All materials are included (basic course includes a professional art set) and more information will be sent to you upon enquiry and registration.
Schedule: Class dates are booked in advance and are reserved in cycles of 5 x classes. The foundation course (5 x 2 hour sessions) may be also be designed as an intensive 1 week programme.
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Start With My Free Mini Course
WORKSHOPS: See Below
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WHEN IN DOUBT, DRAW: DRAWING WORKSHOPS WORLDWIDE
“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
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CREATIVE EMPOWERMENT
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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, Founder, Afrika Rose Tokyo
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Hi I’m Divya.
I’m a British artist based in Tokyo helping people reignite creativity at home and at work through drawing.
I’ve been drawing my whole life and have been sharing drawing with others for over 20 years.
Drawing For…
Work & Play. Assigned by TEDx to host workshops, by LUSH to highlight environmental issues, by the British Chamber of Commerce to take part in creative community aid work, by For Empowering Women in Japan to host empowerment workshops, by Dokkyo University to empower their international students, by Tokyo Helps to raise money for community relief, my portfolio is colourful and diverse. More examples here
Years of experience…
teaching within the international school environment, have familiarised me with what’s good and what’s not so good about our education system.
Being raised around the world, meeting people from all walks of life, has made me into someone who lights up around others.
I’ve coached preschoolers to students to adults and have held live painting events, community events, classes and workshops.
Sharing drawing’s my life’s work
and what I know I do best. Why? I love the light up moments. When faces light up in recognition of what they’ve created.
From “I used to draw…”
to “I became more brave…it was so much fun! I’ll definitely recommend this class to my friends!” and “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!” – Fumi & Alicia, Class of 2017
Been a while? Believe you can’t?
The biggest renewable resource available to us, is one that doesn’t get given enough attention at school or at work.
From idea sparking to stress relief, team building to highlighting important issues, discovering purpose, motivation and daily joy – creativity is the one thing that no one can take from you and the one thing that only increases the more the you use it.
Pick up a pencil. Start and see. I’ll show you how.
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Join us for classes or workshops
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Want us to bring drawing workshops to your home or office?
Divya’s 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
Who Are We?
Husband and wife team, Divya and Masahiro Kato, have been working together since they met in 2013. They have both led lives guided by creativity and believe this is what ultimately brought them together.
British and Japanese by nationality, they draw on experiences from being raised around the world, with influences from different cultures.
Both with years of teaching experience: within the international school environment, privately and through public events and workshops.
What they have to share with you and your family or team at work, is an unforgettable experience reintroducing you to the joy of creating – something often left behind in adulthood and something that sparks countless ideas, conversations and connections.
The ways of business are changing. The new way involves connection, creativity and innovation.
Get In Touch
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Divya has always stayed close to nature and starts all of her drawing classes and workshops with the organic lines to be found in the natural world.
Nothing beats Mother Nature in terms of being the best place to start learning incredible life lessons, as well as the fundamentals of mark making, design and establishing a sense of purpose, place and connection.
Although some of her work’s featured here, she’s out and about more than ever – and tries to keep this site as updated as possible! You can follow Divya’s daily drawings and most recent work via Instagram:
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