At the entrance to the atelier, there is a gallery that inspires people to become interested in things and things, and you can feel the connection with the community. Nanko, where RISONARE Osaka is located, is a place where a variety of natural objects, techniques and people came together. From here, under the theme of "Atsumaru," gears, wood of various shapes and glistening acrylic are exhibited. All the materials displayed here were provided to those involved in manufacturing in the community. It is filled with the hope that they will be used as an opportunity to discover what they like through their encounters here and the time they spend facing things carefully. In addition, the installation, which features colorful threads arranged in the image of the South Port of the landfill, allows children to stack and roll threads and freely explore and build the landfill. (The theme changes depending on the time of year)

■Feel the colors and textures of different things

The area where materials gather around the theme of "color" is decorated with industrial and natural products such as Bengala (* 1) dyed fabrics and leaves that change color depending on the season. The sense of color is explored through color gradations and encounters with hues that are transparent to the light from windows and change their appearance. It is also possible to see the feel of soft and hard objects, leading to the discovery of textures and shapes. In addition, by using your hands to combine the materials here, you can feel the colors, textures and shapes, and you can experience compositional expressions while having fun.

*1 Bengala is a component (iron oxide) taken from the soil and is also called sengara or bengara, and its name comes from the Bengal region of India.

(Reference: https://kosyokunobi.com/bengaranokoto/)

■An encounter with tools

Through "drawing," there are also opportunities to encounter painting materials such as paints and brushes used by experts. To help you feel the range of hues, even the green of the paint is light to dark, and the brushes are thin or thick. Even colors and objects that you normally think of as one, when combined, can become different, have slight differences, and lead to new awareness. You can also choose what you want to express as a canvas. You can draw on anything you like, such as drawing paper, windows, or large sheets of paper spread across the floor.

■shape using the whole body

Experience it with the whole body, touching clay and sand, kneading by hand, and making footprints on clay. There are four types of clay that are also used as pottery clay. Each has a different color and texture, which is intriguing. You build something from scratch, or you break it and start over, which deepens your curiosity. You can also enjoy the sensation of painting with light on a sandy canvas with the sand spreading out over a light table that shines light from below.

■Know light and shadow

We have created a space where a projector can project materials onto a white cloth or wall that resembles a screen. By projecting materials, we can see colors through, see even a single object differently, and feel the nature of light and shadow. We can also enjoy the experience of putting a combination of objects that allow light to pass through and those that do not, on a light table in the atelier to boost creativity.

■a material library that gathers interesting materials and tools

This library brings together materials familiar to us in our daily lives, such as natural objects, industrial products, and handicrafts introduced to us by various experts, and allows us to encounter a variety of expressive materials. Called the "shelf of inquiry," this shelf holds materials and tools related to five themes related to "fish and sea," "insects and insects," "geology and stone," "craft," and "industry" and arouses children's interest and curiosity.

■Project activities that address themes from diverse perspectives

Engage in projects that draw out your creative potential and deepen your expression through dialogue with your partner in exploration, the art expert Atelierista. There are a variety of approaches to themes, including spatial, structural, and visual. There are a variety of experiences available, including those that involve children alone and those that challenge everyone to create a large work. Instead of creating a fixed work, children expand their own independent interests and questions to deepen their expression. This is an activity that allows them to face themselves and learn together while having fun. Also, after the project is over, the family members will reflect together.

•Time: 9:00 AM - 18:00 PM (60 minutes per session)

•Reservations: Up to 2 hours before the scheduled time

•For ages 3 to 12

•Cost: Included in Atelier Residence Fee