Make Your Own Raden Chopsticks

Name: Make Your Own Raden Chopsticks
Start: 2024-11-06T11:00:00+00:00
End: 2024-11-06T15:00:00+00:00
Location: 101-111 Kensington High Street, W8 5SA London, United Kingdom

Schedule

Wed Nov 06 2024 at 11:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

101-111 Kensington High Street, W8 5SA London, United Kingdom | London, EN

Join us for an interactive workshop in which you can decorate your own set of chopsticks with iridescent raden (mother-of-pearl inlay).
Glittering raden decoration is a distinctive feature of Takaoka shikki (lacquerware) from Takaoka in Toyama Prefecture. In this hands-on session led by Takaoka-based master craftsman Musashigawa Takeshi, participants can make their own personalised raden design by placing pre-cut shell pieces onto chopsticks.
All materials are provided. To ensure participants can take their creations home on the same day, UV resin and a UV light curing machine is used in place of lacquer to apply the final finish.
Please read our Terms and Conditions for Event Tickets before purchasing your ticket.
A separate talk and demonstration event exploring the distinctive decorative elements of Takaoka shikki is held on Wednesday 6 November from 18:30. Learn more about this event and book a place.
This event is held as part of the Spotlight on Local Japan Programme which accepts applications from potential collaborators based in Japan to co-create cultural events presenting Japan’s regional diversity at Japan House London.
Booking Essential | £15 per person
Bookings open on 23 October at 10:00. Please note that there are only 5 places per session. Attendees must be at least 12 years of age to participate in the workshop and any children must be accompanied by an adult.