[September 20th, Announcement] Stone Cat Art Class - Why not draw your own cute "stone cat," a one-of-a-kind treasure? [Hokuryu Town Social Welfare Council]

Thursday, September 4, 2025

On Saturday, September 20th, you can experience a magical moment as a small stone transforms into an adorable cat in your hands."Stone Cat Art Class"The event will be held at the Hokuryu Town Senior Citizens Welfare Center and is sponsored by the Hokuryu Town Social Welfare Council's "Minna no Hiroba Omusubi" (Everyone's Square Rice Ball).

All you need is acrylic paint and your own imagination. As you gaze intently at the shapes and patterns of the stones, you might even imagine a cat's soft back and round eyes. This is an art experience that anyone can enjoy, from children to adults, whether they love drawing or aren't so good at it.

Lecturer: Tadashi Seto, an artist living in Hokuryu Town

The lecturer will be an artist living in Hokuryu Town.Tadashi SetoThe cats, painted on stones on the riverbank with warm, almost lifelike expressions, are also entertaining many visitors at the Hokuryu Town Cultural Festival.

Mr. Seto breathes life into each and every cat with love, making the most of the natural shapes and colors of the stones. Why not create your own special "stone cat" under his warm guidance?

Outline of the event

• Date and time:Saturday, September 20, 2025
  • Part 1: 10:00 AM
  • Part 2: 1:00 PM
  • (Each session lasts approximately 1.5 hours)
• Location:Hokuryu Town Senior Citizens Welfare Center (Tel: 0164-34-2435)
• Instructor:Tadashi Seto
• What to bring:
  • plastic bottles
  • Towels that can get dirty
  • Illustrations or photos of cats you would like to draw (Photos of your own cats are also welcome!)
  • indoor shoes
• Other:There will also be bread and drinks for sale at the venue, so please feel free to stop by!

This autumn is the season of art, so why not create a one-of-a-kind little family with your own hands?
We look forward to seeing you whether you are coming alone, with your family or friends!

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