In the early spring of 2026, we welcomed Makiko Asai for artist-in-residence program at our atelier.

We were given a rare glimpse into the unfolding of her work—the process to gather   carefully fragments of materials, sensations, and thoughts encountered in this place, and sublimate them into pottery.

The process resembled a garden: a naturally evolving space in a constant state of becoming.

Amidst the advance of AI, the significance of works that unleash raw sensibility—like spontaneous drawings—is growing ever greater.

We would be delighted if you could experience this alongside the garden at Landscape.

 

Artist Biography:

Makiko Asai

Born in 1984 in Aichi Prefecture

2003: Graduated from Aichi Prefectural Asahigaoka senior high school, Fine Art Course

2007: Graduated from Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Technical College

2011: Graduated from Tajimi City Pottery Design and Technical Center

 

 

Dates:

May 16 (Sat) – May 24 (Sun), 2026

Open daily during the exhibition

11:00 – 17:00

Artist in attendance on: May 16– 17, 2026

 

Location:

Landscipe ATELIER

45-4 Nishimizoguchi-cho, Inazawa, Aichi

+81 90-6727-7213

Join Yuumi Suwa and explore the Niwa of Landscipe, where you'll collect plants and use them to dye fabrics in the colors of early summer. 

Please bring what you’d like to dye (Natural fibers or at least 60 % natural materials). 
If you wish, you can purchase the fabric (Khadi Cotton, Khadi Silk Cotton, Khadi Silk) by the metre and have it dyed.

The colors that you can achieve depend on the type of fabric, plants, season, water, and mordanting method —so the possibilities are endless!

Would you like to visualize the hidden power of plants?

◼Schedule
May 17th (Sat) - 18th (Sun), 2025
* Please note that attendance for both days is required.　

◼Venue: Landscipe Atelier, Inazawa City, Aichi Prefecture

◼Instructor: Yuumi Suwa @suwayuumi

◼ Capacity
Approximately 10 to 15 people
Only those who can participate on two consecutive days are eligible to participate.

◼Participation fee
12,000yen

◼How to apply
Please contact us via email at <info@landscipe.jp> or DM on Instagram.
Further details will be provided afterward.

On April 29, 2025 (Tuesday), we will be opening our atelier in Inazawa City, Aichi Prefecture to the public.　

We accept reservations during the following times:
① 9:00～
② 11:00～
③ 13:00～
④ 15:00～　

 

Please contact us at< info@landscipe.jp > with your name, number of people, daytime phone number, and your preferred time slots (①–④).

Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and will be closed once the capacity is reached.

A flower offering and classroom session on flowers will be held by Sensei Shuho, who has been conducting Nageirebana workshops with us.

Previously this event was only for participants of the Nageire Flower Workshop, but this time, the general public is also welcome to attend.

Date: March 11th (Tuesday)
Start Time: 13:00
Location: Landscipe atelier (Inazawa City, Aichi Prefecture)
Participation Fee: ¥13,200

 

If you wish, you can also tour the Landscipe gardens after the event.

If you would like to participate, contact us at <info@landscipe.jp>.
*As the number of participants is limited, we will accept registrations on a first-come, first-served basis.