Urushi School
A membership-based Urushi community where
you can learn various Urushi techniques, such as
kintsugi and makie, directly from professional
Urushi artists.In the Urushi-filled event space on
Und.'s 3rd floor, you can attend 'Urushi School' at
your own pace.Whether on weekends or after work,
enjoy the enriching experience of learning Urushi!
The making of Und.
Techniques you can learn
Membership
As an introduction to Urushi, this is a fun and accessible beginner's course!More advanced techniques are also available.It operates on a ticket system, not a monthly fee, so you can attend classes at your own convenience.
Sign up here!How to join
1. Please register as a member through the Und. Urushi School provisional registration form.
2. Once registered, make your lesson reservation through the Und. reservation form provided in the confirmation email.
Note: You will need to make a reservation for each lesson.
3. During the first lesson, the instructor will explain important guidelines and ask about the techniques and processes you wish to learn. Afterward, you can purchase the necessary materials and Urushi on the first floor!
Price
5,000 yen (inc. tax)
1 session, 2 hours: 4,500 yen (inc. tax)
Including common material costs (solvent, wipes, tissue, polishing powder, glutinous rice flour, gloves, cheesecloth, paper, etc.)
1 ticket: 4,500 yen (valid for 3 months)
Set of 5 tickets: 21,500 yen (valid for 6 months)
Set of 10 tickets: 42,000 yen (valid for 1 year)
Materials available for separate purchase
Urushi, brushes, hake brushes, spatulas, gold powder, silver powder, other metal powders, wood bases etc.
Note: The materials you may need to purchase separately may vary depending on your course. We'll walk you through everything you need when the time comes.
Meet the Instructor
Born in 1982 in Kyoto Prefecture, Graduated from Kyoto City Copperplate Art and Craft High School, Lacquerware Department.Studied lacquer art at the Department of Industrial Design and the Advanced Industrial Design Program at Takaoka Junior College (now Toyama University). Completed the Kyoto City Traditional Craft Technician Training in 2009. Joined the Kyoto Lacquerware Youth Association in 2010 and began working as a creator. Creates works combining Makie, Raden, and Urusi Artwork, producing bowls, accessories, and exhibiting at traditional craft exhibitions and sencha (Japanese tea ceremony) craft exhibitions. Also conducts Kintsugi workshops as a way to introduce people to Urushi.
