Kaji Aso
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Fine Arts & Japanese Culture
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In-Person & Virtual Opportunities
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Upcoming Event:
KAJI ASO STUDIO
Music in the Gallery
"Adventures of John Manjiro"
Sunday, May 24th at 3:00pm
Music by Yoko Nakatani
Story by Pat Callan
Yukiko Sekino, piano &
Tomoko Isshiki, narration
Free & open to the public
Seating is limited.
Please register by RSVP to email: administrator@kajiasostudio.com
Kaji Aso Studio is a non-profit, tax exempt 501 (c) (3) organization. Kaji Aso Studio does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, age or physical handicap.
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KAJI ASO STUDIO- 2026 Summer 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 June 2026 Session::
4 Wednesdays 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
June 3rd through June 24th Tuition: $120
W2 July 2026 Session::
4 Wednesdays 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
July 8th through July 29th Tuition: $120
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: Wednesday Evenings:
Instructors: Kate Finnegan and Katie Sloss
4 Wednesday Evenings:
June 3rd through June 24th
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
Tuition 4 week session:
Tuition: $125; senior/student $115
Watercolor class description: We will be focusing on teachings of Kaji Aso including the ideas of "space" and "center" in painting. And we will study layering of colors through still life, sky studies, and exercises. Students will also have the opportunity to work on their own subject matter including landscapes and imagination. 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."
summer solstice
from the depths of the pond slow rings spread
- John Ziemba
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CERAMICS CLASS
Instructor: Tsuya Chinn
(THIS CLASS IS FULL)
8 Wednesdays April 29th - June 24th
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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. These are classes only. They are part of Kaji Aso Studio, and the art approach is in line with that artistic discovery. Space is limited.
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OPTION: IN-PERSON OR ONLINE
Private Piano Lessons
Linda Papatopoli
Set of four consecutive 1-hour private classes. $300
Before registering for this class, please schedule time to meet with the instructor.
Contact administrator@kajiasostudio.com
Description: Long-time accompanist to Mr. Aso, Linda Papatopoli welcomes the advanced or aspiring student in a series of piano lessons to fit your needs, in person at the studio or online. In the spirit of Mr. Aso's teachings, she believes that everyone benefits by creating art and developing their innate musical abilities. Develop or enhance the core basics of technique and musical understanding in this series of lessons.
Linda Papatopoli accompanied Mr. Aso to Japan to perform at the Tokyo Opera House and to Italy to perform in Padua and Venice. She treasures her association with the studio, a place where Mr. Aso's vision of art in all its forms are fostered and shared with the community. Ms. Papatopoli teaches piano at Boston College and is director of the performing arts troupe "The Boston Arts Consort."
ONLINE
Boston Haiku Society Monthly Meeting
The Third Saturday of each month
2:00 p.m. to 4:30 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 -
May 18th through July 27th
(No class May 25th or July 6th)
Workshops are conducted through email.
Tuition: $40; or pack of 4 for $20
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.
Contact: administrator@kajiasostudio.com
for more information
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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
June 1st through June 22nd
Tuition 4 week session:
Tuition: $125; senior/student $115
Contact: administrator@kajiasostudio.com
for more information and to register.
Watercolor class description: We will be focusing on teachings of Kaji Aso including the ideas of "space" and "center" in painting. And we will study layering of colors through still life, sky studies, and exercises. Students will also have the opportunity to work on their own subject matter including landscapes and imagination. 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."
IN-PERSON
Watercolor Plein- Air Sundays
Gary Tucker
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Dates and Tuition to be announced
Led by Gary Tucker www.garytuckerartist.com
Classes meet on location unless noted otherwise.
Gary will provide a short demonstration on painting or drawing in the field for the first part of class. Upon finishing your own painting we will have a chance for critique