Maki-e Trial Class

Maki-e Trial Class

Take up the challenge of Maki-e and experience the depth of its laquer.

In the center of Kyoto, near the Gyoen, lies Inui Shikki, a shop that deals crafted arts. At this lesson where you can learn the decorative lacquer techniques of Maki-e, you use colored lacquer and gold powder that is safe on the skin and then select your materials. As you learn about lacquer, you are sure to be impressed by its attractiveness and depth.


Information

Fee
:Tray (choose from round, oval, etc) bowl from 3,150 yen / picture frame 4,200 yen, brooch, obidome 5,250 yen (choose 1)
Duration
:approx. 1 - 1.5 hours
Trial Days
:Everyday *Consultation is necessary for national holidays, Saturdays and Sundays
Time
:from 9:00/from 16:00
Capacity
:2 - 20 people
Reservation Period
:reception desk 9:00 - 17:00 (reservation required)
Reservations & Inquiries
:075-231-3552(Inui Shikki)
Inquiries
(Non-Japanese)
English / Chinese (Traditional) / Chinese (Simplified)
*Jcrafts will respond to inquiries Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 17:00 (Japan time).
* Inquiries that arrive on Saturday, Sunday or on national holidays will be answered after the next working day.
Also, depending on the inquiry, it may take some time to respond.

Location Information

Name
:Inui Shikki
Address
Takeyamachi Takakura-nishi Heinouchi-cho 637, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
Telephone
:075-231-3552(Inui Shikki)
web site:
http://www.inuishikki.com/ * Japanese only