A coloring book opened up on white blankets. A wooden tray with a cup of tea, a glass jar of colored pencils, and a lit tea candle are in the upper right corner of the image.

Special Events

Exploring the YUMIVERSE with Yumi Sakugawa

A coloring book opened up on white blankets. A wooden tray with a cup of tea, a glass jar of colored pencils, and a lit tea candle are in the upper right corner of the image.

Special Events

Exploring the YUMIVERSE with Yumi Sakugawa

Free

Join artist Yumi Sakugawa for an evening of mindfulness centered around their new coloring book that will leave participants feeling more relaxed, less anxious, and more creatively inspired! This interactive event will begin and end with guided meditation and provide space for creative exploration through coloring. Art supplies and blank paper will be provided but participants are welcome to bring their own supplies and purchase the coloring book for their own use!

Light refreshments will be provided by Sanzo.

The Yumiverse Mindful Coloring Book is available at the JANM Store. Buy Now

Please note that store sales will end before the end of the event so we strongly recommend ordering in advance and picking up when you arrive.

FREE

Thursday, May 18, 2023

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM PDT

Aratani Central Hall

Japanese American National Museum

100 North Central Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90012

Free

Join artist Yumi Sakugawa for an evening of mindfulness centered around their new coloring book that will leave participants feeling more relaxed, less anxious, and more creatively inspired! This interactive event will begin and end with guided meditation and provide space for creative exploration through coloring. Art supplies and blank paper will be provided but participants are welcome to bring their own supplies and purchase the coloring book for their own use!

Light refreshments will be provided by Sanzo.

The Yumiverse Mindful Coloring Book is available at the JANM Store. Buy Now

Please note that store sales will end before the end of the event so we strongly recommend ordering in advance and picking up when you arrive.

The cover of the coloring book "Yumiverse Mindful Coloring Book" by Yumi Sakugawa.

About the Book:

Acclaimed comic and artist Yumi Sakugawa expands their repertoire with this unique and uplifting collection, Yumiverse Mindful Coloring Book. Peaceful figures engaged in mindful meditation, reposing rituals and peaceful poses inspire her fans to do the same. With positive reminders like “Rest is important” and “Taking a break because I love myself” strewn across every page, it’s easy to get lost in the whimsical yet comforting world Sakugawa creates.

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