Atelier Kato Year of the Dragon Summer Auction
Happy Summer from Team Kato friends!
Our summer sale’s a little different because (due to the whirlwinds disguised as humans above) we’re not able to get to many events these days and missed the one and only REI (Refugee Empowerment International) Gala so… welcome to our Year of the Dragon Fundraising Auction!
30% of all sales to be donated to Refugees Empowerment International.
Click on the link below for the Auction PDF.
Email with the title of the painting and your bid.
Auction winners will be contacted and announced in due course.
Enquiries: info@divyamariekato.com
Year of the Dragon Summer Auction PDF
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The Power Of The Mural
Reflecting on what I’m seeing in the news, I’ve been thinking about the collaborative murals we’ve created over the years. These have arguably been the most meaningful pieces, because they involved many different hands, hearts and minds coming together.
I emphasise DIFFERENT here.
These large-scale, ambitious, energetic, emotional, varied, vibrant, collaborative murals – each supporting a different cause – brought together members of each community, unifying their unique mark making into masterpieces bringing energy, dynamism and inspiration to blank spaces.
They champion hope and form an eclectic testament to what it means to work together.
I found an article by the Royal Drawing School embracing this idea too (read below).
Are there places in your community that look unloved?
What would that corner of the world look like with a bit of light, love, community, colour and…
A new mural that you made together?
Get in touch with your ideas and let’s get make something happen!!
Divya x
Read The Royal Drawing School Article: The Power Of The Mural Here
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Drawing Classes with Divya Marie Kato
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WHEN IN DOUBT DRAW
Artist Divya Marie Kato’s most popular, signature, five part drawing course, available in person at Atelier Kato Tokyo. We’re proud that our small, family-run home/drawing school/art atelier is the offical choice for English speaking drawing classes in Tokyo.
WHAT’S WHEN IN DOUBT, DRAW?
Divya’s flagship art programme, distilled from 20 years of teaching people how to draw, is designed to give you all you need to build a strong foundation in drawing – even if it has been a while or you really think you can’t!
5 STEP FOUNDATION COURSE
In 5 classes, accompanied by drawing exercises, artists and art history, art materials, downloadable PDFs and an ever growing resource area, Divya will guide you through the process she’s developed over 20 years working as an artist and educator.
WHY WHEN IN DOUBT, DRAW?
You’ll find Divya’s approach different than traditional art courses. How? Head on over to Divya’s website to find out more and don’t take her word for it, check out the reviews – she passionately believes that drawing is for everyone and that everyone can!
CLASSES & ENQUIRIES
info@divyamariekato.com
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*** 2025: Waiting List Open ***
Registration is now open for When In Doubt, Draw in 2025 – our most popular, 5 part, signature drawing foundation programme that Divya distilled from 20 years of teaching people how to draw.
Divya has taught students from all over the world, aged 5-75 – you can and you will!
Email us and we’ll let you know as soon as a space becomes available.
info@divyamariekato.com
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Happy Dragon Year From Atelier Kato Tokyo
Team Kato celebrates our 10th anniversary this year and the 10th anniversary of Atelier Kato – our home/art atelier/drawing school in the heart of Tokyo. Personally and professionally, we couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you for your continued support over the years.
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Posts have certainly been fewer and further between since we became a team of four.
Happy to report that our new recruits (about to turn 2 and 4) are full of beans and running rings around Mummy and Daddy.
We’re weathering the whirlwind as best we can and it really does take a village!
Interview on Sorcha Chisholm’s Witch Way Spellcast podcast here
Although quiet on the SNS front, we’ve been continuing our work with art commissions, Divya’s completed her first full year as the Art Specialist (and working mama) at an international school here in Tokyo and welcoming students from all over the world to our When In Doubt, Draw drawing programme at Atelier Kato Tokyo.
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First graders to graduates, returnees to retirees, drawing is for everyone and I believe everyone can!
Atelier Kato is proud to have welcomed students from all over the world, from many different backgrounds and professions and looks forward to welcoming you!
Whatever your age or level, come join our When In Doubt, Draw art foundation course!
Guiding you through pencil, ink, colour, portraits and more, come discover what drawing can do for you!
*** To register and for more information, please email: info@divyamariekato.com ***
Divya’s Art Foundation Course: Click For Video
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Art For Hope
John Berger, Ways Of Seeing | Watch the 4 part BBC series here
The relation between what we see and what we know is never settled. Each evening we see the sun set. We know that the earth is turning away from it. Yet the knowledge, the explanation, never quite fits the sight. – John Berger
One of my all time favourite art programmes and it’s about to turn 50!!
Head over to our Art For Hope page where you’ll find even more inspiring art stories
Art For Hope
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Interview With Joy Walsh
Watch The Interview
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The Big Draw Japan
*** Due to current events, we haven’t conducted a Big Draw Japan recently as we think the best part about it is getting together to draw in person! That said, we’re seeing what’s possible this year (our newest arrivals may be able to contribute a few scribbles too!) and will keep you posted! ***
Watch this space to join our award-winning, flagship event The Big Draw Japan Festival and be part of the world’s biggest drawing festival here in Japan!
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Stay in touch!
info@divyamariekato.com
Take care & stay well,
Divya, Masa, Ollie & Jojo Kato
Atelier Kato Tokyo
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Divya Marie Kato, Atelier Kato Tokyo
Artist, Drawing Teacher, International School Art Specialist, Creator, When In Doubt, Draw drawing programme, Founder, Atelier Kato Tokyo and The Award-Winning Big Draw Japan. Paris-born, London-raised, Tokyo-based, British Indian artist and educator working in Japan since 2005.
Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts, Companion of The Guild of St. George and passionate advocate of drawing (and dragons).
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