Pottery, music, the outdoors. Rather than just looking at art, create it yourself!

A world of art to visit, see and feel
File.18 Fujino Art House
Miyuki Inoue (Magcal Editorial Department)

Located in the northwestern corner of Kanagawa Prefecture, the former Fujino Town (currently Midori Ward, Sagamihara City) is said to be a place where artists such as Tsuguharu Foujita and Setsuko Migishi lived and discussed the "Great Art City Concept" during the Pacific War. The "Fujino Hometown Art Village Concept" was born from this connection, and the "Fujino Art House" that I visited this time was built against the backdrop of this concept.

It's a little difficult to explain this in one sentence.
First of all, the building is fully equipped with facilities such as workshops and music studios where you can experience various arts, and accommodation is also available. You can enjoy barbecues and camping in the outdoor space surrounded by nature. In other words, it is an art space where you can enjoy doing whatever you want to your heart's content, just as the catchphrase says, "Do what you like, as much as you like."

Located on a hill near Lake Sagami, the hotel is on the third floor. The lobby, with its wooden blocks on the floor, is a pleasant space filled with natural light.

The passageway leading to the music studio is called the "Sound Promenade." If you want to know why, just walk through it. You'll be sure to feel an exciting artistic mood.
By the way, the walls are designed as a gallery space that can be used casually. It is free to use for up to two weeks!

There are three music studios in total. They are equipped with grand pianos, drum sets, mixers, and other facilities (some of which require a fee), and can be used for a wide range of purposes, from choral, chamber music, and band practice to dance practice and recording.

This is the "sound chest" in front of the music studio. I thought the design that made use of the texture of the wood was wonderful, but when I opened the drawers, I found that each drawer had a mechanism that made a different sound.
This is also a fun piece of art to experience.

The Creation Hall is a multipurpose creative space that can be used for everything from piano recitals to contemporary dance performances. The 225 seats are movable, and the stage and seats can be folded down to create a flat space that can also be used as a training space for martial arts.

There are three workshops on the first floor: the Wood Workshop, the Earth Workshop, and the Free Workshop. None of them require reservations, so you can use them whenever you like.
Limited-time programs and workshops will also be planned, so check the website for details!

First, let's look at the "Wood Workshop." Electric tools such as drill presses and jigsaws, hand tools like saws, and glue are all available, so both adults and children can try their hand at making their own art.
* Sticky crafts from 800 yen, wood crafts from 1,000 yen

The materials are diverse, ranging from natural materials such as wood and pine cones in various shapes to ribbons, beads, metal wire, etc. You can sense the staff's desire for visitors to try combining various materials and create their own unique pieces.
You are free to make anything you want, but "anything goes" is surprisingly difficult. In case you're not sure what to make, there are various samples such as cars, sailboats, and dollhouses available. There are also reliable instructors on hand, so feel free to ask for their help.

This is the "Soil Workshop." The pottery experience, where you can make whatever you want with a feeling of playing with clay, is very popular with both adults and children. Once you have made your favorite shape, such as a plate, cup, or original object, leave the drying, bisque firing, glazing, and final firing to the studio. You can come and pick up the finished product, or you can have it delivered (cash on delivery), so it's safe and secure.
* Hand-made 1,000 yen, painting 1,200 yen, deco art accessories 800 yen

This is a machine in the "Free Workshop." With the "sandblasting" machine, which blows sand onto something to carve out patterns, you can make original cups and other items.
*Sandblasting from 800 yen

Finally, I looked up at the accommodation building from the spacious outdoor space. With 17 rooms and the capacity to accommodate up to 100 people, it caters to a wide range of needs, from family trips to club training camps. The lush Fujino scenery can be seen from the windows of the rooms, making it a great place to relax.
There are many deciduous trees in the surrounding mountains, so I imagine you can see magnificent autumn foliage in the fall...and as I was thinking about this, it began to dawn on me that this space filled with nature is itself a form of art.