What is Pastel Wagara Asobi Course?


This is a course where you can learn how to draw traditional Japanese patterns (wagara).

You will take the basic course“Kisetsu”, intermediate course“Hana”, and advanced course“Miyabi” in that order.

If you take the basic course to the advanced course, you will be able to learn a total of 30 types of Japanese patterns (wagara).

After taking the course, you can freely combine and draw 30 types of Japanese patterns (wagara).

 

There are no writing character lessons in this course.

You can write character or not.

If you want to write characters, please look at the sample characters and write.

 

After completing all five designs of each course, you can become an instructor and hold face-to-face courses.

If you become advanced instructor, you can hold online lesson such as Zoom and Skype.

Tools for all Courses


● Nouvel Carre Pastel (12 colors set B)

● Sakura COUPY or color pencils

● Post Card(画仙紙) or You can cut the paper you usually use into postcard size.

● Paper for paper stencil (DELETER COMIC BOOK PAPER B 135-A4) You can use the paper you usually use for the stencil.

● STAEDTER Erasing Shield.

● Color Brush Pen.

● Standard Pastel Set - Eraser, Soft eraser (Kneaded eraser), 2.3mm or 3.8mm pencil type eraser, Cotton puff, Cotton swab (for baby/ for adult), Brush for brushing pastel powder, Net for shaving Pastel, cutter, scissors, wet towel/ wet tissue, Pastel Fixative-Spray, Craft Punch/ Stencils etc.)

Basic course "Kisetu"


In this course, you can easily draw cute Japanese patterns (wagara) using freehand or simple paper stencils.

It is recommended for beginners as it contains the basic techniques of pastel art.

The design is based on the four seasons of Japan, so you can draw while feeling the seasons of Japan.


【Basic course “Kisetsu” Contents】

• 桜 (Sakura), かんたん霞 (Kantan-Kasumi)

• 松 (Matsu), 竹 (Take), 梅 (Ume)

• ちどり (Chidori), 青海波 (Seigaiha)

• もみじ (Momiji), かんたん麻の葉 (Kantan-asanoha), 餅花(Mochibana)

• なんてん (Nanten), 雪うさぎ(Yukiusagi)


【Course fee】15,000 yen

【Certification fee】3,500 yen

 Register your name as a basic instructor. No digital certificates will be issued.

*This photo has a different color scheme from the sample, with some arrangements.

Intermediate course “Haha”


This is a course where you will learn how to draw Japanese patterns with a floral theme, such as checkered patterns, tortoiseshell patterns, and pique-shaped patterns.

 

【Intermediate course “Haha” Contents

• 菊 (Kiku),市松 (Ichimatu)

 亀甲 (Kikkou)

 梅 (Ume)

• 椿 (Tubaki)

 桜 (Sakura)、鹿の子しぼり(Kanokosibori)、流水文(Ryuusuimon)


【Course fee】17,000 yen

【Certification fee】3,500 yen

Register your name as a basic instructor. No digital certificates will be issued.

*This photo has a different color scheme from the sample, with some arrangements.

Advance course “Miyabi”


This is a course where you will learn how to draw classic Japanese patterns.

A delicate and beautiful design.

 

【Advance course “Miyabi” Contents 

• 麻の葉 (Asanoha)、扇 (Ougi)、りぼん(Ribbon)

• 雪輪 (Yukiwa)、雪の結晶 (Yuki no Kessyou)、霞 (Kasumi)

• 鞠 (Mari)、露草 (Tuyukusa)

• 矢絣 (Yagasuri)

• 乱菊(Rangaku)


【Course fee】18,000 yen

【Certification fee】7,500 yen

 Digital certificates will be issued. 

*This photo has a different color scheme from the sample, with some arrangements.

● You must learn the course in sequence and complete the course steps by steps. For example, you are not allowed to skip the Basic course “Kisetsu” and take Advance course “Miyabi”.

 

● After taking the advanced course, there is a higher-level advanced course. Please click here for details.

Let's play freely with 30 Japanese patterns


After taking the course, you can freely combine and draw 30 types of Japanese patterns (wagara).

Here is the arranged original work. Please draw with reference.

Both are advanced course works.

As you can see, changing the color, pattern layout, postcard direction and letters will change the atmosphere so much.

After taking the course, you can change the color and play.

Teachers never get bored during lessons.

You can enjoy sharing ideas with the students with a fresh feeling every time.

Recommended for these people


・I want to be able to draw cute Japanese patterns.

・I want to try beautiful and delicate pastel art.

・I want to create more and more originals.

・I want to draw pastel art that gives a feel of Japanese culture.

・I want to learn various techniques and arrangements.

・I like kimonos and Japanese patterns.

・I want hobbies and time to be absorbed.

・I want to make a cute New Year's card with a Japanese pattern this year.

・I want to make something that can be given on the anniversary of family and friends.

・I want to get a qualification and improve my level.

・I want to add a new menu to the classroom.

・I want to make drawing a job.

・Every time I want to enjoy the course with a fresh feeling.

 

If you think these applies to you, taking this course will help you in the future.

Student works


(Wakayama, Ms. Y)

(Shizuoka, Ms. M)

(Oita, Ms. C)

Instructor certification


●Instructor certification fee

 

・ Basic instructor certification 3,500 yen

・ Intermediate instructor certification 3,500 yen 
  (Certification fee includes instructor registration fee, fee for using course design, fee for using textbook.)

・ Advance instructor certification 7,500 yen

(Certification fee includes instructor registration fee, fee for using course design, fee for using, fee for listing your name on HP, design fee for sale, issue fee of instructor certificate)

 

Upon completion of the advanced course, a certificate of completion will be issued.

Basic courses and intermediate courses will be registered as instructors, but certificates will not be issued.

 

Special discount for instructor certification

 

If you apply for the Basic Course, Intermediate Course, Advanced Course, Basic Instructor Certification, Intermediate Instructor Certification, and Advanced Instructor Certification all at once when you first apply, I will discount your instructor certification from a total of 14,500 yen to 10,500 yen.

 

●What you can do when you get certified as an instructor

 

・You can hold face-to-face courses. Correspondence course by text is not possible. Only advanced instructors can give online courses on zoom and skype.

 

・ You can hold a one-time face to face workshop. (The price is fixed. Basic: 3000〜3500 yen per design, Intermediate: 3400〜3900 yen per design, Advance: 3600〜4100 yen per design.)

 

・ Only advanced instructors can sell original works that partially use the pastel Japanese pattern play course design.

It is not possible to sell works that draw the course sample design as it is. Also, it is not possible to sell works that only change colors and characters.

Only works that combine the Japanese pattern drawn in the course with your calligraphy and your pastel art can be sold.

 

・Only advanced instructors can offer online courses such as Skype and Zoom.

For online courses, be sure to distribute face-to-face lesson texts to students. Distribute the printed text. Sending text data by email is prohibited.

Ask students in advance if they need a paper stencil.

If the student cannot make a paper stencil, the teacher will make it and send it.

Pastel Wagara Asobi correspondence course by text


[Attendance target]

Those who have pastel art experience.

[Course fee]

Basic course 15,000 yen,

Intermediate course 17,000 yen,

Advanced course 18,000 yen.

[Certification fee]

Basic course 3500 yen,

Intermediate course 3500 yen,

Advanced course 7500 yen.

※ If you apply for the Basic Course, Intermediate Course, Advanced Course, Basic Instructor Certification, Intermediate Instructor Certification, and Advanced Instructor Certification all at once when you first apply, I will discount your instructor certification from a total of 14,500 yen to 10,500 yen.

[Number of designs]

5 pieces for each course.

[Period]

1 month each, 3 months for 3 courses.

[Text language]

Face-to-face course text (Traditional Chinese or English)

Correspondence course text (Traditional Chinese or English)

[Issuance of digital certificate]

There is a digital certificate issuance (Only when certified as an advanced instructor).

※Digital certificates are not issued when certifying basic and intermediate courses.

Register your name as a basic instructor or intermediate instructor.

[Payment]

You can pay with PayPal.

I'll send you a PayPal invoice so please tell me your PayPal account email address.