[Drawing Event] After seeing Atelier Tanemaki's summer workshop on Instagram, I thought, "I want to try this in Nishiokoppe too!" and planned an event. With the help of people knowledgeable about art supplies and lots of advice from those around us, we were able to make it happen! We prepared a large sheet of paper measuring 2.5 m by 3.6 m. It is larger than a single futon. I had wanted to try drawing on such a large sheet for a long time, but starting to draw something on a blank sheet makes you a little nervous. This time the Library cooperated with us, and we borrowed many picture books! As in Atelier Tanemaki's workshop, the drawing theme was "Creatures Underwater." So we prepared around 20 picture books about fish, rivers, the sea, and related topics, and began with a picture-book reading session. As their imaginations grew, the children drew what they wanted. Watching the large sheet gradually fill with drawings over the full two hours was truly delightful. Even younger children who were not used to paint carefully chose colors and brush widths, and, unconcerned about getting messy, used their hands and feet to add color. The finished artwork is now displayed inside the Library. We would be very happy if you could see it in person. #Nishiokoppe Village #summer vacation #elementary school students #workshop #drawing event #Creatures Underwater #large sheet of paper #Library #picture books