Kanazawa Art Traditional Drawing on Kutani-ware Ceramics
Description
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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- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(2)
It’s a lovely activity. We were two adults but it is suitable for older children (tweens and teens) as well. You will do line drawings and then paint the silhouette of the art you want colored. Coloring doesn’t happen then - you label a map and the kiln staff colors it. The plate, bowl or mug will ship to you in about 3 months. We wished there has been more time but it was a nice activity.
As a potter it was so fantastic to get a tour and explanations of a 5 generation man from the Kutani potter family. All questions were answered. We got enough time to finish the pots and it is just a pity one cannot go through the whole proces (that would take many more days/weeks. This gave everything I could expect.
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