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
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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."
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
Ceramics by Tsuya Chinn
Watercolor by Kate Finnegan
Linda Papatopoli
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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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.
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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.
COMING in SUMMER 2026
IN-PERSON
Watercolor Plein- Air Sundays: Along the Emerald Necklace
Gary Tucker
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sundays June through July
DATES & FULL INFO To Be Announced
by Gary Tucker