Date(s)
①October 4 (Sun)
②October 6 (Tue)
③November 8 (Sun)
④November 10 (Tue)
⑤December 6 (Sun)
⑥December 8 (Tue)
(Please look at the Information section at the bottom of the page to see what each class has to offer)
Time(s)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Cost
¥2,500 for a two-hour session, including a tour of the venue.
(Material costs not included. Materials will be around ¥200–500 depending on the class.)
Adults want to get creative too! Bring out your inner child and have some fun ♪
As we grow older, art class becomes a distant childhood memory. But really, adults want to get creative too! At Hakko, a former art supply store, you can enjoy drawing, crafting, and all kinds of creative activities. Next door, you’ll also find a mysterious space filled with wonderfully strange and whimsical works by artist Yuuji Kunimoto. Beginners are more than welcome, and no artistic skills are required. Rather than worrying about making something “good,” these classes are all about getting lost in the fun of creating, just like you did as a child.
*All necessary materials will be provided, so just come as you are! Depending on the class, we may ask you to bring a favorite snack or vegetable to use as a motif for your creation. You can take a tour of the space whenever you like during a break from creating.
Meet the Host
Ai Kunimoto | Hakko Nibun no Ichi
Originally from Chiba Prefecture, Ai worked as an illustrator and designer in Tokyo and Chiba during her 20s and 30s after graduating from art school. She later worked as an illustrator and Japanese-language instructor in Peru. Since moving to Hagi in 2012, she has worked as an artist and at a pottery studio, authored a book introducing cafés in Yamaguchi, and held a joint exhibition with her husband in China, among other creative endeavors.
Come join Ai in her nostalgic art classroom for adults—beginners welcome, no experience necessary!
Schedule
- Meet at Hakko Nibun no Ichi
- Enjoy a two-hour creative workshop.
(During this time, take a break and explore Hakko whenever you like) - Workshop ends
Photo Gallery
Treasures Found Here
Hakko Nibun no Ichi
Step inside this roughly 200-year-old Edo-period house and discover magnificent exposed beams overhead, along with giant objects, life-sized figures, and other works by Yuuji Kunimoto throughout the space. You can also admire pottery made by his ancestor, Dotei Yoshida, and Hagi landscape paintings by his grandfather, Kaneo Mizunuma. This unique creative space in Hagi brings together a story of craftsmanship spanning generations and centuries.
Obata Yaki by Dotei Yoshida, a Remarkable Potter of the Late Edo Period
Dotei Yoshida, an ancestor of the Kunimoto family, opened the Kunimoto Kiln in Obata, Hagi, in the late Edo period. He was a pioneer of Hagi white porcelain and is said to have created unique paintings that could not be reproduced by anyone else. His pottery is still on display at the Hagi Yaki Assembly Hall, while the remains of his kiln can be found on the mountain behind the Kunimoto family home.
Information
| Date(s) | ① October 4 (Sun) | Craft: “Tricked!? Making Sweets That Look Just Like the Real Thing” ② October 6 (Tue) | Painting: “Let’s Design All Those Sweets!” ③ November 8 (Sun) | Painting: “Colors Dance! Playing with Paint” ④ November 10 (Tue) | Craft: “The Only Hand-Sized Animal in the World” ⑤ December 6 (Sun) | Drawing: “Huh, I Can Draw a Picture Like This!? An Art Experiment” ⑥ December 8 (Tue) | Craft: “Even Adults Can Enjoy a Slime Jam Workshop!” *Classes ① and ② are especially fun when taken together. |
| Time(s) | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
| Location | Hakko Nibun no Ichi 24 Nishitamachi, Hagi-shi 758-0141 |
| Access | By foot: Approx. 7 minutes from Hagi Bus Center By foot: Approx. 3 minutes from Hagi Meirin Gakusha |
| Parking | No parking is available at the venue. Please use the Onarimichi Tamachi Parking Lot or Hagi Meirin Center Parking Lot. |
| Cost | ¥2,500 for a two-hour session, including a tour of the venue. (Materials not included. Materials fees will be around ¥200–500 depending on the class.) |
| Payment Method | Cash only |
| Capacity | 6 people (Adults only) |
| What to bring | Apron (for those worried about getting dirty) |
| Please note | All necessary materials and art supplies will be provided. Depending on the class, you may be asked to bring something simple from home. For overseas participants: The classes will be conducted in Japanese, but the activities are easy to follow even with minimal verbal explanation. While we speak only limited English, we can provide support in Spanish. |
| How to make a reservation | By phone or SMS: 090-3539-4829 |
| Reservation Deadline | Please reserve at least 1 week in advance. |
| Cancelations | Day before, same day & no-show: Must pay 50% of program cost |
Recommended for…
- solo travelers
- friends
- couples
- people who like drawing and crafts
- people who like art
- people who are tired from a busy daily life