Kaji Aso
Founder
Fine Arts & Japanese Culture
Classes, Exhibits & Special Events
In-Person & Virtual Opportunities
KAJI ASO STUDIO-
2026 INTERNATIONAL
HAIKU CONTEST
Submission Deadline: April 6th
Submissions are now closed.
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Upcoming Event::Cultural Afternoon
2026 Haiku Winners Announcement with
Japanese Calligraphy Demonstration
Sunday, May 3, 2026 3 pm - 5 pm
Register by RSVP to email
administrator@kajiasostudio.com
Free and Open to the Public
Donations Gratefully Accepted
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Note: MENU SELECTIONS will appear below.
SPECIAL EVENT
The Art of Wagashi Japanese sweet
Demonstration & Talk by Mr. Miura
Thursday April 23rd at 6:30pm
$30 per person
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KAJI ASO STUDIO- 2026 Spring Class Offerings
Offering in-person and mixed modality classes.
Please see the selection of calligraphy, watercolor, sketching, poetry, haiku, and piano below.
We hope to see you soon.
Contact: administrator@kajiasostudio.com for more information and to register.
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IN-PERSON
Japanese Calligraphy: Michiko Imai
W1 April 1 - Aoril 22 2026 Session::
4 Wednesdays 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Tuition: $120
W2 April 29 - May 20 2026 Session::
4 Wednesdays 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Tuition: $120
These classes are currently FULL
To be put on the wait list please email
administrator@kajiasostudio.com
Note: Class is held with tables.
Michiko Imai will talk about the origin of characters
and their meaning. She will demonstrate and go over the fundamentals of calligraphy. Students will learn about Japanese culture and manners when Michiko inserts her thoughts and humor. Maximum 6 students. Note: Minimum of 3 students to run.
Contact: administrator@kajiasostudio.com
for more information and to register.
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HYBRID- offering IN-PERSON and ONLINE
Watercolor and more:
based on the teachings of KAJI ASO:
Instructors: Kate Finnegan and Katie Sloss
Wednesday Evenings:
Session I: 6:30 pm - 8:30 p.m. via Zoom
Session II: 7:00 p.m.– 9:00 pm in-person
* Note: in-person class limit: 6
8 Wednesdays -
April 1st through May 20 th
Tuition: $225; senior/student $210
Overlapping sessions allow time to share works with a larger group.
Contact: administrator@kajiasostudio.com
for more information and to register.
Watercolor class description: We will be focusing on teachings of Kaji Aso including inspirations from nature and ideas of "space" and "center". We will practice dimension through sky studies. still life and our imagination. Students will also have the opportunity to work on their own subject matter including landscapes and abstract. Various media, including colored pencil and gouache, are welcome. Sketching and drawing are encouraged as a base of study for artistic vision.
Quote from Kaji Aso: "After a general introduction to the pure and transparent characteristics of watercolor as well as the layering of colors, we will begin to seek the true essence of nature, such as sunlight, cold moon and the smell of mud."
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HYBRID- offering IN-PERSON and ONLINE
Watercolor, Sketching and more:
based on the teachings of KAJI ASO:
Instructor: Kate Finnegan
8 Mondays 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
April 27th through June 22nd
(no classes May 25th)
Tuition: $225; senior/student $210
Contact: administrator@kajiasostudio.com
for more information and to register.
Watercolor class description: We will be focusing on teachings of Kaji Aso including inspirations from nature and ideas of "space" and "center". We will practice dimension through sky studies. still life and our imagination. Students will also have the opportunity to work on their own subject matter including landscapes and abstract. Various media, including colored pencil and gouache, are welcome. Sketching and drawing are encouraged as a base of study for artistic vision.
Quote from Kaji Aso: "After a general introduction to the pure and transparent characteristics of watercolor as well as the layering of colors, we will begin to seek the true essence of nature, such as sunlight, cold moon and the smell of mud."
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Private Piano Lessons
Linda Papatopoli -Faculty at BC & longtime accompanist for Mr. Aso
One hour lessons scheduled individually.
$80 per lesson
Contact administrator@kajiasostudio.com
for current scheduling and registration.
Michiko Imai performing calligraphy
(photo by Louis Selvitella)
what the wind left
in what’s left
of the May puddle
- John Ziemba
Michael Biales
by Katherine Sloss
by Gary Tucker
Watercolor by Kate Finnegan
ONLINE
Boston Haiku Society Monthly Meeting
The Third Saturday of each month
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Leader: John Ziemba
Meetings held via Zoom.
Suggested Donation $4 for per meeting. Contact: administrator@kajiasostudio.com
to register.
Description: This group meets monthly to discuss and share haiku poems. The group welcomes anyone interested in writing Haiku. Session meet on zoom.
The Boston Haiku Society’s long-term members are active locally and internationally, and their publication “Biting the Sun” is now in bookstores. Founders: Kaji Aso. John Ziemba, Raffael DeGruttola, David Schuster, Lawrence Rungren and Glen Gustafson.
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via EMAIL
Poetry Workshop (by email)
Instructor: Michael Biales
8 Mondays -
March 16th through May 11th
(no class April 20th
Workshops are conducted through email.
Tuition: $40; or pack of 4 for $20
Contact: administrator@kajiasostudio.com
for more information and to register.
Description: Each Monday participants are sent a theme subject (often seasonal) with seven random words. The poets create poems that include all seven random words and send them the instructor to receive feedback. All participants’ poems are then sent to the whole group the following week. Emphasis will be on the development of the individual's imagination and their ability to create poetry with a consistent and unified concept.
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ONLINE
DRAWING - Coastal Life in New Engand
Instructor: Gary Tucker
Class meets via Zoom
Tuesday Evening 7-9:30 pm
6 week class
April 14th through May 26th
(no class May 5th)
Tuition: $250
We look at how the artist uses Tonal Values
or Lights and Darks, to bring clarity to each drawing
Drawing is the most accessible form of visual art; it is both gratifying and challenging. In this class, we will develop and hone drawing skills in the media of charcoal. There will be demonstrations by the instructor, followed by questions and answers and then a look at homework. Each session is recorded and that recording is made viewable to students after class. During the week students will submit their drawings and Gary will review them on-line and in class
Contact: administrator@kajiasostudio.com
for more information
Ceramics by Tsuya Chinn
Linda Papatopoli
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IN-PERSON
CERAMICS
Instructor: Tsuya Chinn
This class is FULL
8 Wednesdays 7:00pm - 9:00pm
March 4th through April 22nd
Tuition: $365 (includes firing and materials fee)
Before registering for this class, please schedule time to meet with the instructor. Because of limited space our approach is a little bit different than other studios.
Description: Clay is an ancient as well as contemporary medium. It continues to be a means of exploration and discovery. Functional and sculptural forms are explored through wheel throwing and hand-building techniques. In this 8 week class demonstrations in clay and glazing are provided.
Please note: we are not a production ceramic facility. Space is limited. These classes are part of Kaji Aso Studio, and the art approach is in line with that artistic discovery.
Contact: administrator@kajiasostudio.com
for more information and to register.