Woodblock Prints
Become an apprentice to Kaoru Kamo.
Carve woodblocks under direct guidance in the craftsman's workshop, and create original designs for woodcut prints. You can make original postcards such as summer greeting cards, Christmas cards, and New Year's cards tailored to the season, or freely create your own print artworks. This is a woodcarving experience that you can get seriously absorbed in.
Length
３hourCapacity
4peopleMinimum age
10or older
Artisan
Kamo Kaoru
Wood carver
Born in the old town of Inami, Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture. From a family of Inami carvers that has continued since the Meiji era, she became interested in carving and lacquer work due to his grandfather's influence. She layers multiple coats of colored lacquer, which she then carves with chisels, using the resulting colors to express patterns and designs. By changing the carving technique, she brings out the texture of the colors and finishes the work solely with chisels, without using any sandpaper. She is the successor to the Inami carving tradition.
Schedule
9:00 - Meet at the workshop. Start with introductions and a relaxed chat with the master.
9:20 - Revise the draft. If you don't have a draft, choose a design from the design collection.
9:45 - Transfer the design onto the woodblock using tracing paper.
9:55 - Start carving. Begin by carving the outline.
10:10 - Take a tea break to prepare for the second half.
10:30 - Continue carving the entire design and refine the details.
11:20 - Prepare the paint and start the color printing.
12:00 - Experience ends.
- Price
- 13,000 yen / person
- Minimum Number of Participants
- 2 people （Capacity up to 4 people)
- Minimum age
- 10 years old or olderThe workshop has many knives and tools. For safety reasons, we kindly ask that children under 10 do not enter the workshop.
- Address
- Kamo Chosen-do (加茂彫泉堂)
- Experience Start Date: August 22, 2024 (Reservations are now being accepted.)
- Reservations are required at least 10 days in advance.
- We do not hold workshops exclusively.
- While we take extensive safety precautions, please enjoy the experience carefully to avoid cuts or other injuries. (Disinfectant and bandages are provided.)
- Since there is a possibility of getting scratches during the process, we recommend avoiding wearing nail art or rings.
- If you wish to carve your own original design, please prepare a draft by the day of the experience.