{"id":4315,"date":"2026-10-05T15:39:42","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T06:39:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hagi-machihaku.com\/html\/?post_type=event&p=4315"},"modified":"2026-10-05T15:39:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T06:39:42","slug":"08","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/hagi-machihaku.com\/html\/en\/events\/event\/08\/","title":{"rendered":"Art & Craft Classes for Adults at a Traditional Japanese House-turned Art Store"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\u2460October 4 (Sun)
\u2461October 6 (Tue)
\u2462November 8 (Sun)
\u2463November 10 (Tue)
\u2464December 6 (Sun)
\u2465December 8 (Tue)

(Please look at the Information section at the bottom of the page to see what each class has to offer)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2:00 pm to 4:00 pm <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a52,500 for a two-hour session, including a tour of the venue.

(Material costs not included. Materials will be around \u00a5200\u2013500 depending on the class.)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Adults want to get creative too! Bring out your inner child and have some fun \u266a<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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As we grow older, art class becomes a distant childhood memory. But really, adults want to get creative too! At Hakko<\/em>, 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 \u201cgood,\u201d these classes are all about getting lost in the fun of creating, just like you did as a child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Meet the Host<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Ai Kunimoto | Hakko Nibun no Ichi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 caf\u00e9s in Yamaguchi, and held a joint exhibition with her husband in China, among other creative endeavors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Come join Ai in her nostalgic art classroom for adults\u2014beginners welcome, no experience necessary!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Schedule<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Meet at Hakko Nibun no Ichi<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Enjoy a two-hour creative workshop.
    (During this time, take a break and explore Hakko whenever you like)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
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    Photo Gallery<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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    Draw and play…<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Make and create…<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Hakko Nibun no Ichi<\/em>, a traditional house dating back to the Edo period<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Inside Hakko Nibun no Ichi<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Obata Yaki pottery by Dotei Yoshida, a late-Edo-period potter and ancestor of the Kunimoto family<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Treasures Found Here<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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    Hakko Nibun no Ichi<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Obata Yaki by Dotei Yoshida, a Remarkable Potter of the Late Edo Period<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Information<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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    Date(s)<\/td>\u2460 October 4 (Sun) | Craft:<\/strong> \u201cTricked!? Making Sweets That Look Just Like the Real Thing\u201d<\/em>
    \u2461 October 6 (Tue) | Painting:<\/strong> \u201cLet\u2019s Design All Those Sweets!\u201d<\/em>
    \u2462 November 8 (Sun) | Painting:<\/strong> \u201cColors Dance! Playing with Paint\u201d<\/em>
    \u2463 November 10 (Tue) | Craft:<\/strong> \u201cThe Only Hand-Sized Animal in the World\u201d<\/em>
    \u2464 December 6 (Sun) | Drawing:<\/strong> \u201cHuh, I Can Draw a Picture Like This!? An Art Experiment\u201d<\/em>
    \u2465 December 8 (Tue) | Craft:<\/strong> \u201cEven Adults Can Enjoy a Slime Jam Workshop!\u201d<\/em>
    *Classes \u2460 and \u2461 are especially fun when taken together.<\/td><\/tr>
    Time(s)<\/td>2:00 pm to 4:00 pm<\/td><\/tr>
    Location<\/td>Hakko Nibun no Ichi<\/a>
    24 Nishitamachi, Hagi-shi 758-0141
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    Access<\/td>By foot:<\/em><\/strong> Approx. 7 minutes from Hagi Bus Center
    By foot:<\/em><\/strong> Approx. 3 minutes from Hagi Meirin Gakusha<\/td><\/tr>
    Parking<\/td>No parking is available at the venue. Please use the Onarimichi Tamachi Parking Lot<\/a> or Hagi Meirin Center Parking Lot<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr>
    Cost<\/td>\u00a52,500 for a two-hour session, including a tour of the venue.

    (Materials not included. Materials fees will be around \u00a5200\u2013500 depending on the class.)<\/td><\/tr>
    Payment Method<\/td>Cash only<\/td><\/tr>
    Capacity<\/td>6 people (Adults only)<\/td><\/tr>
    What to bring<\/td>Apron (for those worried about getting dirty)<\/td><\/tr>
    Please note<\/td>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:<\/strong> 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.<\/td><\/tr>
    How to make a reservation<\/td>By phone or SMS: 090-3539-4829<\/td><\/tr>
    Reservation Deadline<\/td>Please reserve at least 1 week in advance.<\/td><\/tr>
    Cancelations<\/td>Day before, same day & no-show: Must pay 50% of program cost<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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