Traditional Gakuso Washi Framing Experience
Traditional Gakuso Washi Framing Experience
[Private Masterclass]
$520 USD per person
Minimum 2 participants; solo guests may book at the price of 2 participants
Please make a booking at least 7 days in advance.
Washi Paper, Hanging Scrolls, and Handmade Book Bindings: the Japanese Art of Gakuso
Details
Private experience
Location: Fukuyama, Hiroshima
2.5 hours
6 people max. Minimum 2 participants, solo guests may book at the price of 2 participants
Offered in Japanese, with a friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in English
(French/German/Spanish interpretation may be available upon request)
The Right Frame of Mind
Developing alongside the more widely known art of calligraphy, gakuso refers to the craft of paper-making and picture framing which preserves an artist’s brushwork. The techniques of the practice date back to the 7th and 8th centuries, a time of intense cultural exchange between China and Japan. As the calligraphy paper is so delicate, a refined touch and skillset is necessary to ensure symmetry of the ends and preservation for decades to come. In this highly unique experience, tour a gakuso atelier and learn about creation process for traditional hanging scrolls, frames, and bindings, as well as the history of calligraphy. Then, utilize craft techniques to make your own goshuincho, a traditional stamp book for recording memories.
What you’ll do
Visit a gakuso framing atelier and learn about craft and its relationship with calligraphy. Then, make your own stamp book according to traditional techniques.
Who can attend
Children must be 7+
Availability
Session 1 (9:30 - 12:00)
Session 2 (13:00 - 15:30)
Not available on weekends, National holidays, Summer vacation mid August, New year holidays.
Access
25 mins from Fukuyama station via car
Cancellation Policy
Please make your booking at least 7 days in advance. See cancellation policy, here.
* A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.