Kaji Aso
Founder
Fine Arts & Japanese Culture
Classes, Exhibits & Special Events
In-Person & Virtual Opportunities
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THANK YOU!- from Trustees of Kaji Aso Studio
Jeanne Gugino, Nehal Patel, Katherine Sloss, Gary Tucker and Kate Finnegan, Exec. Director
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.
KAJI ASO STUDIO- 2023 Summer Class Offerings
Offering in-person and mixed modality classes.
Please see the selection of calligraphy, watercolor, sketching, poetry, haiku, singing and piano below.
We hope to see you soon.
Contact: administrator@kajiasostudio.com for more information and to register.
Japanese Seasonal Song Workshop
Let's sing the TANABATA song!!
Instructor: Mikiko Sato
June 2023::
Wednesdays 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
June 21st and June 28th
Tuition: Single day $38 Two day: $75
Contact: administrator@kajiasostudio.com
for more information and to register.
Enjoy the season through studying Japanese Songs with composer and musician Mikiko Sato. Students will learn about Japanese culture and language through song.
Maximum 6 students. Note: Minimum of 3 students to run. Masks required.
Mikiko Sato biography here
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IN-PERSON
Japanese Calligraphy: Michiko Imai
W1 June 2023 Session::
3 Wednesdays 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
June 14th through June 28th Tuition: $90
W2 July 2023 Session::
4 Wednesdays 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
July 5th through July 26th Tuition: $120
Contact: administrator@kajiasostudio.com
for more information and to register.
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.
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HYBRID- offering IN-PERSON and ONLINE
Watercolor: Wednesday Evenings:
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
JUNE-JULY
Full Session: June 14th through July 28th
(seven Wednesdays)
Tuition: $197; senior/student $184
OR
Pack of four- count as you go
Tuition: $125; senior/student $115
OR
Single classes
Tuition: $33; senior/student $29
Overlapping sessions allow time to share works with a larger group.
Contact: administrator@kajiasostudio.com
for more information and to register.
Watercolor class description: After starting out with some experimental cosmos inspired works, students will work on their choice of still life, landscape or imagination. Students will be challenged to discover new aspects of the medium. There will be discussions related to the process of painting during each class. Sketching and drawing will be encouraged as a base of study for artistic vision.
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HYBRID- offering IN-PERSON and ONLINE
Watercolor, Sketching and more:
based on the teachings of KAJI ASO:
Instructor: Kate Finnegan
JUNE-JULY
Mondays 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Full Session: six Mondays
June 12th through July 31st
(no class June 19th and July 3)
Tuition: $168; senior/student $156
OR
Pack of four- count as you go
Tuition: $125; senior/student $115
OR
Single classes
Tuition: $33; senior/student $29
Overlapping sessions allow time to share works with a larger group.
Contact: administrator@kajiasostudio.com
for more information and to register.
Watercolor class description: After starting out with some experimental cosmos inspired works, students will work on their choice of still life, landscape or imagination. Students will be challenged to discover new aspects of the medium. There will be discussions related to the process of painting during each class. Sketching and drawing will be encouraged as a base of study for artistic vision.
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summer solstice
from the depths of the pond slow rings spread
- John Ziemba
SPECIAL WORKSHOP - IN-PERSON
Intensive In-person Two-Day
Gelli Print Workshop
with instructor: Jeanne Gugino
June 16 Friday, 6:30pm-9:00pm
June17 Saturday 11:00am - 1:30pm &
June 18 Sunday, 11:00am - 1:30pm
Tuition for three days: $200
Description: This is an exciting way to print without a press. Create depth magically with color and layers. We will use stencils, transfers, textures, direct drawing, painting on the plate and ghost prints. Demos by the teacher and time to make your own work. You will be so excited to make prints and continue after class. You will never have a failed print because the printed papers can be used in collage and mixed media projects. The prints can also serve as inspiration for paintings. All levels welcome.
Supply list upon registration. Please allow time to get supplies if ordering online.
Contact administrator@kajiasostudio.com for more information and to register.
Note: Minimum of 3 students to run.
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 -
June 5 through July 31 (no class July 3rd).
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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SPECIAL NOTE
Gary Tucker
Online Class starts in August 2023
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IN-PERSON
CERAMICS
Instructor: Tsuya Chinn
4 Wednesdays 7pm to 9pm
June 7 through June 28
Note: This class is FULL.
Description: Please note: we do not do production pottery and are not a production facility. The classes are part of Kaji Aso Studio and the art approach is in line with the legacy of Kaji Aso.
Class space limited to 3.
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Private Piano Lessons
Linda Papatopoli -Faculty at BC & longtime accompanist for Mr. Aso
Scheduled Individually. Please contact
administrator@kajiasostudio.com
for current scheduling, pricing and registration.