Chigusa

Artist and Jeweler
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About Chigusa

Chigusa loves working with kids, has worked as a children's art teacher for 5 years, and has many passions to share! Among them are jewelry making, key chain making, Sumi Calligraphy, painting, gardening, speaking Japanese, making sushi, and learning about animals and the outdoors.

Chigusa is vaccinated against COVID-19.

Experiences

Japanese Language Weekly Series

Introduce your kids to the exciting world of Japanese language, reading, writing and culture with an immersive and creative Japanese Language weekly series! Through activities, games, art, manga and play, kids will gain an appreciation for the Japanese language, as well as the country's and people's rich history and culture.
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Weekdays, Afterschool, Weekends, School Breaks

Terrarium + Sun Catcher Making

Wonderful for children of all ages, this experience encourages creativity and connection to nature as kids learn how to create their own tiny garden and sun-catcher from a variety of materials. From weaving, to beads, to crystals, and plants and succulents, kids will have a blast creating unique pieces of art while also learning about the natural world.
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Weekdays, Afterschool, Weekends, School Breaks

Succulent Planting in a Hanging planter

This fun and educational experience is great for kids of all ages, and a wonderful way to introduce children to the world of gardening. Through this hands-on activity, they will learn the basics of succulent planting, knotting and weaving a hanging piece, propagating plants, and, if time, painting a planter.
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Weekdays, Afterschool, Weekends, School Breaks

Sumi Painting and Friendship-Bracelet Making

This experience will introduce students to traditional Japanese Sumi painting, and several different ways to make friendship bracelets. An experience rooted in tradition and creativity, this one will bring out your child's spirit ✨ Best suited for children 8+
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Weekdays, Afterschool, Weekends, School Breaks

What Parents Are Saying

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Terrarium + Sun Catcher Making
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Bay Area
I love what the kids made in their experience with Chigusa! She was lovely, and the terrariums and sun catcher are now proudly on display in our home. Kids had a great time.
Cat G.
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Terrarium + Sun Catcher Making
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Bay Area
this was a wonderful experience — easy to book — great communication .. flawless
Flora S.