The Free Play Zone is a program designed to encourage children to be creative through arts and crafts, and to motivate them to “do things themselves” while having fun.
While the program is held throughout the year, the session on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, will be open specifically to parents and children of foreign nationality or native speakers of foreign languages.
Let’s play freely and creatively using paint, clay, and paper!
Let’s play freely and creatively using paint, clay, and paper!
＊このイベントは日本語で「親子のフリーゾーン」に申し込みをすることが難しい外国人が参加できるようにSCCが手伝っています。日本語で参加できる人は、ここから申し込みをしてください。
↓↓↓ Information in Japanese
https://artazamino.jp/series/free-zone
↓↓↓ Information in Japanese
https://artazamino.jp/series/free-zone
【Date & Time】
Tuesday, February 14, 2023, 10:00~11:30 (includes clean-up time)
Tuesday, February 14, 2023, 10:00~11:30 (includes clean-up time)
【Venue】
Studio on the 3rd floor of Yokohama Civic Gallery Azamino (inside Art Forum Azamino)
Studio on the 3rd floor of Yokohama Civic Gallery Azamino (inside Art Forum Azamino)
【Who can participate?】
Elementary school-aged children and under who are foreign nationals or native speakers of a foreign language, and their parents or guardians.
Elementary school-aged children and under who are foreign nationals or native speakers of a foreign language, and their parents or guardians.
【Capacity】
18 groups (max. of 5 people/group)
*This is the number of children and parents combined. No child or adult may participate alone.
18 groups (max. of 5 people/group)
*This is the number of children and parents combined. No child or adult may participate alone.
【Participation Fee】
100 yen/person
*All visitors to the studio will be charged regardless of whether or not they participate in the program.
*Visitors who are not admitted will not be allowed to observe the event from outside the studio.
100 yen/person
*All visitors to the studio will be charged regardless of whether or not they participate in the program.
*Visitors who are not admitted will not be allowed to observe the event from outside the studio.
【Registration Period】
January 20, 2022～January 30, 2022
January 20, 2022～January 30, 2022
【How to register】
Please fill out the registration form by clicking the link below.
https://artazamino.jp/event/fzen-20230214
Please fill out the registration form by clicking the link below.
https://artazamino.jp/event/fzen-20230214
・Please read “Notes for Adult Participants” before registering.
・If there are too many registrations, a lottery will be held.
・A group may only register once per person. If a duplicate registration is found, only the latest registration information will be accepted.
・If there are too many registrations, a lottery will be held.
・A group may only register once per person. If a duplicate registration is found, only the latest registration information will be accepted.
＜Procedures after registration＞
① You will receive a confirmation email (auto-reply) from workshop@artazamino.jp once your registration is accepted. Please make sure that you are able to receive emails from artazamino.jp. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact us.
② After the registration deadline, all applicants will be notified by e-mail regardless of the result of the lottery. If you do not hear from us after one week before the deadline, please contact us.
① You will receive a confirmation email (auto-reply) from workshop@artazamino.jp once your registration is accepted. Please make sure that you are able to receive emails from artazamino.jp. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact us.
② After the registration deadline, all applicants will be notified by e-mail regardless of the result of the lottery. If you do not hear from us after one week before the deadline, please contact us.
*All personal information received will be strictly managed in accordance with the Yokohama Arts Foundation’s Privacy Policy and will not be used for any purpose other than for program-related communications.
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■□■What is Free Play Zone?■□■
We invite parents and children to play freely and creatively with paint, clay, and paper! There will be no guidance by instructors or staff, but there will be staff to support your activities when needed. We ask you to help with the clean-up after the event.
We invite parents and children to play freely and creatively with paint, clay, and paper! There will be no guidance by instructors or staff, but there will be staff to support your activities when needed. We ask you to help with the clean-up after the event.
The Free Play Zone is a program designed to encourage children to be creative through arts and crafts, and to motivate them to “do things themselves” while having fun. While the program is held throughout the year, the session on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, will be open specifically to parents and children of foreign nationality or native speakers of foreign languages.
① Play with clay!
Clay feels so good to the touch!
Let’s play with freshly kneaded soft clay!
Clay feels so good to the touch!
Let’s play with freshly kneaded soft clay!
●Materials available: Clay, a craft board, a cleaning cloth
*Please note that if you are allergic to the soil, the clay may cause allergic reactions.
② Play with paper!
There will be a variety of papers to play with, such as colored paper and cardboard!
Let’s create freely!
There will be a variety of papers to play with, such as colored paper and cardboard!
Let’s create freely!
●Materials available: Colored paper, origami, hard paper, cardboard, scissors, stapler, tape, etc.
*Please be considerate of the safety of those around you when using scissors.
③ Play with paint!
Draw freely on the ground and windowpanes of the courtyard using paint!
You can also enjoy making colored water!
Draw freely on the ground and windowpanes of the courtyard using paint!
You can also enjoy making colored water!
●Materials available: Paint (red, blue, yellow, white), paint brushes, cups
*The paint will be kids-safe watercolor paint
*Please be careful as paint on the ground can be slippery.
*Please be careful as paint on the ground can be slippery.
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Notes for Adult Participants
●Adults are also encouraged to play to their heart’s content and have fun together with their children!
●Please be sure to stay with your children.
●In the event of an earthquake or other emergency, please follow the guidance of staff and remain calm. Parents are asked to enter the building with their shoes on.
●Photographs and videos taken on the day of the event may be posted on the Yokohama Civic Gallery Azamino or Yokohama Arts Foundation’s website and publications.
●We are taking measures against COVID.
・Please refrain from participating if your temperature exceeds 37.5 degrees Celsius or if you are feeling unwell.
・All participants will have their temperatures checked at the reception desk.
・Alcohol sanitizer will be available at the reception desk and in various locations of the building. Please wash your hands and disinfect them as necessary.
・Please wear a mask in the building.
・The facility is constantly ventilated by an air-conditioning system.
・The program will be operated in a way that participants and staff can maintain social distance from each other.
●The event may be canceled, or its capacity or content may be changed depending on the situation of COVID.
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What to wear & What to bring
●Adults are also encouraged to play to their heart’s content and have fun together with their children!
●Please be sure to stay with your children.
●In the event of an earthquake or other emergency, please follow the guidance of staff and remain calm. Parents are asked to enter the building with their shoes on.
●Photographs and videos taken on the day of the event may be posted on the Yokohama Civic Gallery Azamino or Yokohama Arts Foundation’s website and publications.
●We are taking measures against COVID.
・Please refrain from participating if your temperature exceeds 37.5 degrees Celsius or if you are feeling unwell.
・All participants will have their temperatures checked at the reception desk.
・Alcohol sanitizer will be available at the reception desk and in various locations of the building. Please wash your hands and disinfect them as necessary.
・Please wear a mask in the building.
・The facility is constantly ventilated by an air-conditioning system.
・The program will be operated in a way that participants and staff can maintain social distance from each other.
●The event may be canceled, or its capacity or content may be changed depending on the situation of COVID.
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What to wear & What to bring
●What to wear
Children and parents/guardians should wear comfortable clothes that can get dirty or wet. A change of clothes is recommended (watercolor paint is water-based, but does not wash off well). The paint area will be outdoors. Warm clothes and rain boots are recommended.
Children and parents/guardians should wear comfortable clothes that can get dirty or wet. A change of clothes is recommended (watercolor paint is water-based, but does not wash off well). The paint area will be outdoors. Warm clothes and rain boots are recommended.
●Shoes
Children may take off their shoes. Please put your shoes on the shoe rack or bring your shoe bag. Please bring non-slip (waterproof) shoes if your child wishes to play with shoes on. Parents will be asked to keep their shoes on.
Children may take off their shoes. Please put your shoes on the shoe rack or bring your shoe bag. Please bring non-slip (waterproof) shoes if your child wishes to play with shoes on. Parents will be asked to keep their shoes on.
●Other items to bring
Towels to wipe hands and feet, drinks
Towels to wipe hands and feet, drinks
*There will be a place to change clothes and lockers to leave your belongings.
*Please keep your valuables with you or put them in lockers with locks.
*There are vending machines, a nursing room, restrooms with baby holders, and diaper changing stations inside the building.
*Please keep your valuables with you or put them in lockers with locks.
*There are vending machines, a nursing room, restrooms with baby holders, and diaper changing stations inside the building.
Access
Yokohama Civic Gallery Azamino
Yokohama Civic Gallery Azamino
【Via Train】Den-en-Toshi Line Azamino Station 5 min. walk from East Exit
Yokohama City Blue Line Azamino Station 5 min. walk from Exit 1 and 2
【Parking】27 spaces available（Charged and by reservation only Tel. 045-914-5910）
【Address】1-chōme-17-3 Azaminominami, Aoba Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 225-0012
Yokohama City Blue Line Azamino Station 5 min. walk from Exit 1 and 2
【Parking】27 spaces available（Charged and by reservation only Tel. 045-914-5910）
【Address】1-chōme-17-3 Azaminominami, Aoba Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 225-0012
