As we bid farewell to Ayano Ohmi, Paro College of Education extends its heartfelt gratitude for her valued contributions as Artist-in-Residence at the Heritage Education and Professional Development Centre (HEPDC).

A ceramic artist and former professor at Kyoto University of the Arts, Japan, Ayano brought creativity, expertise and a generous spirit of sharing to our college. Through her work with clay, she helped us appreciate the connections between art, nature, culture and education, inspiring new possibilities for hands-on learning and artistic expression.

We gratefully acknowledge her contributions to the development of the Earth Education Laboratory, her outdoor ceramic art exhibition during the college’s 50th Foundation Anniversary celebrations, and her exhibition at the Royal University of Bhutan. The publication of her Clay Activity Book is an especially meaningful legacy, providing teachers and learners with a practical resource for bringing creativity into education.

Beyond these achievements, Ayano enriched our college community through the relationships she nurtured and the cultural understanding she fostered between Bhutan and Japan. Her presence reminds us that education grows through shared experiences, creative exploration and friendship across borders.

Dear Ayano, thank you for sharing your knowledge, time and artistic vision with us. You leave behind more than beautiful works of art; you leave inspiration, friendship and opportunities for continued learning. We hope the connections formed during your residency will endure and bring you back to Paro College of Education.

With warm appreciation, we wish you good health, happiness and continued fulfilment in your artistic journey.

With heartfelt thanks and best wishes,
The Paro College of Education Family