Paint & Sculpt Paper Koinobori

Art for All Ages: Paint & Sculpt Paper Koinobori

Location: Glassell Park art studio (address given upon registering)

Koinobori is a carp kite that is flown on Children’s Day, May 5, in Japan. We will use this unique, emoji-established symbol as a basis for exploring the wide range of art techniques in drawing, painting, and (simple) sculpting! I will guide you on how to design a paper Koinobori with as much or as little guidance as you like, with an introduction to color theory, various painting techniques, and creating a paper pattern for 3D design.

All materials are provided, and kids above 5 are encouraged to attend with an adult. It would be lovely to fly a pair of Koi’s or a family of them!

About Art for All Ages host Shizuka

Shizuka received her BFA in Communication Design at Parsons School of Design. She worked as a graphic designer for over a decade while enriching her life with disciplines spanning printmaking, photography, drawing, writing, and most recently, oil painting. Having been a full-time mother to her first child for a decade also taught her to be a guide for living creatively, experiencing the world with more curiosity, wonder, and gratitude. Whether it be making funny-shaped dumplings with her own kids, hosting an opera summer camp for preschoolers, or creating marbling workshops in elementary schools and hotel bars, Shizuka loves to create experiences that light up the inner child in all of us. She hopes to inspire adults and children alike to intentionally use art-making as a way to develop one’s own voice, broaden perspectives, and foster healthy relationships with oneself and others. Art is for everyone, and creating is a natural expression of being human.

Take a peek at her recent artworks here.

Host or Publisher Shizuka