Discover traditional framing techniques dating to the 7th century at this atelier
2.5 hour private experience
Location: Fukuyama, Hiroshima
Offered in Japanese, with a friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in your language
Meet the master
What you’ll do
Visit a gakuso framing atelier and learn about craft and its relationship with calligraphy. Then, make your own stamp book according to traditional techniques.
Who can attend
Children must be 7+
Availability
Session 1 (9:30 - 12:00)
Session 2 (13:00 - 15:30)
Not available on weekends, National holidays, Summer vacation mid August, New year holidays.
Access
25 mins from Fukuyama station via car
The Right Frame of Mind
Developing alongside the more widely known art of calligraphy, gakuso refers to the craft of paper-making and picture framing which preserves an artist’s brushwork. The techniques of the practice date back to the 7th and 8th centuries, a time of intense cultural exchange between China and Japan. As the calligraphy paper is so delicate, a refined touch and skillset is necessary to ensure symmetry of the ends and preservation for decades to come. In this highly unique experience, tour a gakuso atelier and learn about the creation process for traditional hanging scrolls, frames, and bindings, as well as the history of calligraphy. Then, utilize craft techniques to make your own goshuincho, a traditional stamp book for recording memories.
Cancellation Policy
Please make your booking at least 7 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.
A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.
