Kanazawa Art Traditional Drawing on Kutani-ware Ceramics
Originating from Kanazawa, Kutani ware is a distinctive style of Japanese porcelain famous for its vibrant colors and intricate designs. As the only Kutani ware kiln in the city, Kutani Kosen Kiln, established in 1870, remains one of the most revered ceramic studios in the region. The kiln produces exquisite handcrafted pottery using time-honored techniques, with skilled craftsmen specializing in the delicate art of painting and glazing.
This workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn the drawing techniques on Kutani ware. During this approx. 1 hour workshop, you will sketch and draw your design on a blank vessel and select your preferable colors from the Japanese pallette for your design before the workshop is concluded.
Later, your work will be completed by a skilled craftsmen based on your selected colors by using traditional Kutani pigments. After painting, the piece will be fired in the kiln and shipped to you within about three months (shipping fee is at your expense).
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Kanazawa Art Traditional Drawing on Kutani-ware Ceramics
What's included in Kanazawa Art Traditional Drawing on Kutani-ware Ceramics
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Kutani ware is a distinctive style of Japanese porcelain known for its vibrant colors and intricate designs originating from Kanazawa. As the only Kutani ware kiln in Kanazawa, Kutani Kosen Kiln was established in 1870 and all ceramics are crafted by hand, from blending and shaping the clay on the wheel to the final stages of drawing and coloring. Join the workshop to learn the traditional technique of drawing your design on a blank ceramic piece followed by choosing your preferable colors for your design from the traditional color samples. Later the skilled craftsmen will complete the coloring on your behalf using traditional Kutani pigments.
Inclusions
- Blank Kutani vessel
- Lesson fee
- Shipping fee for completed work
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Go out the ticket gate of Nomachi station, turn left, and walk for about 3 minutes.
