Workshops

Nerikomi Ceramic Workshop

Nerikomi is a hand-building pattern technique made with colored clay, by mixing colored clay and then press it together. “Neri” means to mix, and “komi” means to press. The clay is layered in different patterns to create a block of clay. After, you slice the block into thin layers. Finally, you make a pattern in a repetitive (or abstract) way from these slices to create different objects. In this workshop students will learn in the first class to create a patterned block of two colors of clay. The second class will be dedicated to cut the slabs and transform them into nice trays, plates or vessels.

Calligraphy & Sumi-e with Artist Masumi Sakagami

Learn about the intricacies and beauty of Japanese calligraphy and sumi-ink painting techniques with master calligrapher and artist Masumi Sakagami. Students will learn the history of calligraphy, the basics of how to write a Japanese kanji character with the correct strokes, and to draw a bamboo with the brush and ink, two traditional writing tools. The workshop will culminate in a special gallery walk and talk with the artist at her exhibition featured in the Kohnken Gallery . Learn about the inspiration and creative process behind her work with this master artist.

Butoh Dance Workshop

Butoh, a type of Japanese dance theater came on the scene in 1959 and over the decades has grown beyond Japan and onto the international scene.

The Culture of Tea Ceremony with Tea Master Kumakura

The Culture of Tea Ceremony with Tea Master Kumakura Details Date Sunday, August 25, 2024 Times 1:00pm, 2:00pm, and 3:00pm Each show is approximately 30-40 minutes Q & A session to follow the demonstration Location Seishin-an Tea House Price $20 with paid museum admission Online ticket sales end the Friday before the event at … Read more

Uchiwa Bamboo Fan Making Workshop

Learn the art of bamboo fan making from a master bamboo craftsman, Yoshimi Ishiyama, from Chiba, Japan in this hands-on workshop. Learn the history and beauty of bamboo craftsmanship, and how to apply traditional techniques combined with contemporary design to create your own uchiwa, a bamboo paddle fan to take home.