Colouring the Senses

Listen, smell, touch and paint. A 60-minute art workshop in English.

Children listen to music, smell scents and feel textures, then turn what they sense into colour and shape. The names of the tools, the words for colours and shapes – all in English. Wanting to say something in English is what brings the words out.

The hour · 60 min

0–5 min
Welcome & Today’s wordsHello, and the English words we will use today, including the names of the tools.
5–10 min
Listening GameColour, shape, animal, weather, place. A warm-up answering single English words.
10–20 min
Piece 1: Listen and paintListen to music and paint what you feel.
20–30 min
Piece 2: Smell, touch and paintScent and touch first, then another painting.
30–43 min
Piece 3: All togetherEvery sense combined into a final painting.
43–50 min
ReflectionLooking back at the work and finishing it.
50–60 min
Show & TellParents join us to watch the children present their work.

Timings are a guide; we follow the children. Today’s words and picture cards stay on the table, so no one gets stuck on a word.

Instructor

Photo

Instructor

Minami Morris

Minami (Tagaki) Morris is a Tokyo based multi disciplinary artist and creative educator whose practice explores identity, memory, perception, and human connection. Working across painting, drawing, movement, and photography. She is interested in how people experience, interpret, and make meaning of the world through their senses, emotions, and lived experiences.

minamimorris.com

Gallery

A child touching felt (illustrative) — Photo

Hands drawing lines in watercolour while listening to music (illustrative) — Photo

Children looking at watercolour paintings on the wall (illustrative) — Photo

Images are illustrative

Studio

GAJYUKU Art School for ChildrenMonzen-nakacho Studio

1F Kikuchi Building, 2-10-10 Furuishiba
Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0045

Monzen-nakacho Station, 9 min walkTokyo Metro Tozai Line / Toei Oedo Line
Etchujima Station, 8 min walkJR Keiyo Line

There is no car or bicycle parking. Please come by public transport.

Google Maps Studio page

Booking

Session 1

13:00–14:00

Ages 6–9

¥5,500 incl. tax / 10 places, first come, first served

Booking opens Sat 10 Oct

Session 2

15:00–16:00

Ages 9–12

¥5,500 incl. tax / 10 places, first come, first served

Booking opens Sat 10 Oct

Booking opens on Saturday 10 October.
Places are first come, first served, and each session closes when it is full.
Bookings are taken on Luma, an external booking service, which opens in a new tab.
Please choose the ticket for your session (Session 1 or Session 2) in the form.

Before you book

We use scents. Please tell us about any allergies on the booking form.
The booking form asks about your child’s English. Children new to English are welcome.
We photograph and film the session. You can choose on the booking form how the images may be used. Children who should not be photographed wear a different coloured name tag.
We use watercolour paint, so please wear clothes that can get messy. We provide coveralls and all materials and tools.
Parents wait outside the room during the session and join for the last 10 minutes (Show & Tell).
Depending on bookings, we may combine the 2 sessions into 1. If so, we will let you know by Friday 23 October.
Cancellations and refunds: policy

FAQ

Does my child need to speak English?

No. Most of the exchange is single words, and today’s words are on picture cards on the table. Children may give their reasons and thoughts in Japanese.

What should we bring?

Nothing. We provide watercolour paint, palettes, brushes, watercolour paper and coveralls. Please wear clothes that can get messy.

Can my child take their work home?

Yes. Children take home their paintings and a homework sheet to carry on at home.

Can children who don’t attend GAJYUKU join?

Yes, everyone is welcome.

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