Kaga Onsen | Maki-e Lacquer Art Workshop
Kaga Onsen | Maki-e Lacquer Art Workshop
[Private Masterclass]
$320 USD per person
Minimum 2 participants; solo guests may book at the price of 2 participants
Please make a booking at least 2 days in advance.
All attendees of the experience should pay the participant fee. If there are any special requests, please feel free to let us know via email at info@deeperjapan.com
Join Masayuki in his family’s Urushi-e studio and experience delicate precious metal artwork.
Details
Private experience
1.5 hours
10 people max. Minimum
Offered in Japanese, with friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in English
(French/German/Spanish interpretation may be available upon request)
A new era in lacquer work
Yamanaka Shikki is renowned for excellence in all areas of lacquerware production, from woodworking to lacquer painting and the urushi-e practice of lacquer art drawing. In pursuit of perfecting various urushi-e techniques, Yamanaka's artisan traveled the breadth of Japan to train with masters of the craft. Maki-e, one technique of adding decorative elements, involves creating pictures and patterns in lacquer by lightly dusting or brushing metal powder such as gold or silver onto the lacquer’s surface before it dries.
Masayuki opened his own studio in which he, his wife, and two sons work. He began his trade focusing solely on high quality utensils for tea ceremony. As demand for such products dropped, he added jewelry design to his repertoire. The family of craftsmen work closely together to respect classical techniques and design while working hard to introduce a new era in lacquer work. Masayuki and his family warmly welcome you to tour their workshop for a unique hands-on experience in urushi-e painting.
What you’ll do
10 min. Overview of maki-e and history of Yamanaka lacquerware at the gallery
10 minutes Explanation of techniques and materials while looking at works
30 minutes Tour of the workshop and explanation of the craftsman's workshop. Explanation of the work process.
30 minutes Hands-on experience + Q&A
10 minutes Shopping available at the gallery
Who can attend
Children must be 7+
Availability
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Session 1 (10:00 - 11:30)
Session 2 (13:30 - 15:00)
Session 3 (15:30 - 17:00)
Access
60 min taxi ride from Kanazawa station.
or 90 min from Kanazawa station (60 min Train ride + 20 min taxi ride from Kaga Onsen Station)
Cancellation Policy
Please make your booking at least 2 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.
* A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.
