Maki-e Lacquerware Workshop Kanazawa Cultural Experience

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

Kanazawa is famously known as the city of arts, and while you can find art workshops throughout Japan that you can easily participate in, it is rare to find one like ours that offers you a chance to truly experience Kanazawa's traditional arts in the form of Maki-e lacquerware, as well as an opportunity to sit down and have a conversation with the artisan who has dedicated their life to making it. The translator will be there to ensure that the communication between you and the artist is as smooth as possible, and you will be able to bring home with you a lacquerware that you make yourself!

What's Included

Your Finished Lacquerware's Shipping Fee
Complimentary hot or cold local tea depending on the season

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We are located in a small alley right to the left of the restaurant, barrier. Our studio is called "unveil", and there is a nameplate to the side of the entrance that will help you find us.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

In this workshop, you will be learning about and getting your hands on making your very own Maki-e chopsticks or bowl. While doing so, you will get a chance to have a meaningful conversation with an artist who is dedicating her life to pursuing this traditional art.

Overall process of the workshop is as follows:
1. Freely draw your original design on chopsticks or a bowl using lacquer
2. Sprinkle tin powder onto the design
3. Polish the surface to finish

※Please note that the artisan will have to add finishing touches to your lacquerware after the workshop, so it will be shipped to you a couple of days after your participation. As we do not ship internationally, we ask that you participate at least a week before you leave Japan to allow us the time to ship your work to you.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Due to it being one of the ingredients of the lacquer, this activity is not recommended for those with cashew nuts allergy
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Art Classes
Craft Classes
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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