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All Reviews for Traditional Crafts in Japan

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純銀製アイススプーン手作り体験 銀師より知る江戸伝統銀器の世界 <蔵前駅徒歩約7分> by 日伸貴金属

職人さんの丁寧な手ほどきで、純銀のスプーンづくり!

Reviewed by: Mikan

家族4人で、純銀スプーンづくりの体験をさせていただきました。職人さんの工房で、伝統の道具と技術でオリジナルのスプーンを作ることができ、とても楽しかったです。「本物」は素晴らしいな、と実感する体験でした。とても丁寧にご指導いただき、銀の特性や日本の伝統についても、たくさんの知識を得ることができました。また、本当にカチカチのアイスクリームにスプーンがスッと入っていくのも感動でした。早速、家族で愛用させて頂いています。楽しいひとときをありがとうございました❗

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先日はご家族で体験教室にご参加をいただきまして誠に有難うございました!皆様と共有をさせて頂いたお時間は、職人冥利に尽きるところでございます。お作りいただいた作品を【用の美】として日常生活に「美」を取り入れて頂き、ご愛用をくだされば幸いでございます。有難うございました。

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/08/15
Activity Date: 2023/08/12

純銀製アイススプーン手作り体験 銀師より知る江戸伝統銀器の世界 <蔵前駅徒歩約7分> by 日伸貴金属

初めての純銀スプーン作り。

Reviewed by: ささゆか

お会いした職人さんは
第一印象からとても優しく明るい
感じの良い方で安心をして
体験が出来ました。
作品を見させて頂きながら
銀についてや職についての歴史を
聞かせて頂けました。
作業は金槌を使って
純銀スプーンに柄を
トントンと打ち込む事をしました。
文字を打ち込む際、
打ち込む点がずれてしまい
文字がぶれてしまったりして
なかなかコツの要る作業でもありましたが
基本的にはトントンと打つ作業のみでした。
銀の熱伝導について知るために
氷にスプーンを刺す体験は驚きました。
純銀を触るのは初めての事で
今も純銀を持っている事に
嬉しく思います。
とても貴重な楽しい体験ができました。
いろいろなお話も聞かせて頂き
面白かったです。
ありがとうございました。

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ささゆか 様

拝復

この度は、純銀アイススプーン製作体験へご来訪をいただきまして
誠に有難うございました。

また、大変ご丁寧なメッセージをいただきまして、
とても嬉しく思います。

長いようで短い体験教室のお時間かとは
存じますが、私共に伝わる江戸300年の伝統技法を
通じた純銀アイススプーンのご製作や、
銀についての歴史、「銀師」という職についてのお話、
また、銀の熱伝導について知るための
氷にスプーンを刺す実験体験などを通じて、
ご興味をお持ちいただけましたことを
心より感謝を申し上げます。
ありがとうございました。

つきましては、今後も「銀師」として日本の
伝統工芸の文化を次世代へと受け継ぐために
日々研鑽をし、体験教室を通じてよりいっそう伝統工芸品に
ご興味をお持ちいただけるよう精進する所存でございます。 

今後ともどうぞ宜しくお願いを申し上げます。
略儀ではございますが、書中にてご挨拶申し上げます。

敬具

  • 氷に刺さった純銀スプーン。

  • 純銀スプーンの出来上がり。

  • とても感じの良い職人さん。

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Posted on: 2022/02/13
Activity Date: 2022/02/12

Fun Sumie Ink Painting Lesson in Tokyo with English Speaking Instructor

A super fun introduction to Sumie Ink painting!

Reviewed by: Jack Devereaux

The whole class was a blast! We learned about the origins of the painting, different techniques, and other aspects of Japanese culture.

The instructor, Yuta, was a very knowledgable, funny man, and a fantastic teacher! Eager to share said knowledge, and make the class as fun as possible.

The class itself, was super chill, and relaxing, as sumie should be. The gallery is full of Yuta's father's paintings, and helps create a calm, and beautiful environment to paint in!

If you're in Tokyo, then defiantly give this class a try! It' so much fun. The gallery is in a great area too, perfect for book lovers.

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Posted on: 2019/04/11
Activity Date: 2019/03/28

Fun Sumie Ink Painting Lesson in Tokyo with English Speaking Instructor

surprised,,best thing I did in Tokyo

Reviewed by: charles

surprising that i can better understand asian art... its history and art techniques, now art in Japan is more meaningful,, which makes my stay here more enjoyable..
charles

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Packages: Sumie Painting Lesson
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Posted on: 2019/04/03
Activity Date: 2019/03/27

Fun Sumie Ink Painting Lesson in Tokyo with English Speaking Instructor

I found the class educational and cultural.

Reviewed by: Heather Hunt

The Studio location was easy to find using details provided.
From the moment I arrived I was welcome, the class and lesson was prepared.

The teacher was knowledgeable in the history of Sumi’e; his English was excellent and he engaged my interest, the process was explained well and he gauged well my ability.

I left the lesson pleased with what I had learnt and excited to continue learning more and experimenting with Sumie.

I would definitely recommend this class as a must do cultural experience:

Value for money, honestly I would happily have paid more, the ability and experience of the teacher was excellent.


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Packages: Sumie Painting Lesson
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Posted on: 2019/03/23
Activity Date: 2019/03/21

Fun Sumie Ink Painting Lesson in Tokyo with English Speaking Instructor

Lovely activity

Reviewed by: Jess

A great afternoon ..easy to find art gallery location lovely fun tutor, we did 5 paintings (my favourite was the bamboo), and my 16 yet son loved it. Best value activity we did in Japan.

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Packages: Sumie Painting Lesson
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Posted on: 2018/12/29
Activity Date: 2018/12/27

Fun Sumie Ink Painting Lesson in Tokyo with English Speaking Instructor

lovely activity

Reviewed by: Jess

easy to find, great host, fun cultural activity. my son (16) and I really enjoyed this. great value for money too and we got to take our art home.

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Posted on: 2018/12/28
Activity Date: 2018/12/27

Fun Sumie Ink Painting Lesson in Tokyo with English Speaking Instructor

Sumie Ink Painting!

Reviewed by: QGC

I would love to do this again to paint some more pictures. The instructor was very friendly, the session was relaxed and fun!

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Posted on: 2018/09/10
Activity Date: 2018/08/23

Fun Sumie Ink Painting Lesson in Tokyo with English Speaking Instructor

Fun!

Reviewed by: C. Victoria

Had so much fun with this.The instructor was very clever teaching and has a lot of knowledge around the history of the art. Good sense of humor and his English is good. Absolutely worth my time.

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Packages: Sumie Painting Lesson
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Posted on: 2018/07/04
Activity Date: 2018/06/30

Fun Sumie Ink Painting Lesson in Tokyo with English Speaking Instructor

Great experience

Reviewed by: Gray

I really learned something about how to handle the brush for sumi painting. The teacher was terrific to work with, very positive and engaged. I would like to take the next lesson. Wonderful view of the world through painting.

  • The teacher led me through making this

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Posted on: 2018/05/15
Activity Date: 2018/05/13

Fun Sumie Ink Painting Lesson in Tokyo with English Speaking Instructor

Fun with Yuta!

Reviewed by: Granger

Sumi-e is much more than a painting activity, it's a glimpse into another world...another way of seeing... This 2 hour-ish experience only scratches the surface, so if you don't have 2-3 years to explore Sumi-e it is probably a great alternative! Yuta was a fun, encouragingly positive instructor with a good heart. The studio is an absolutely gorgeous workspace. You are surrounded by a master's work for inspiration.

  • Here there be dragons! (And cats...lots of cats!!)

  • Thanks, Yuta!!

  • The charming, light-filled studio is full of inspiring works.

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Packages: Sumie Painting Lesson
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Posted on: 2018/01/29
Activity Date: 2018/01/27

Fun Sumie Ink Painting Lesson in Tokyo with English Speaking Instructor

Sumie Ink Painting

Reviewed by: McKenzie family

Yuta was an engaging and insightful teacher, who speaks English very well. Very good with our kids and with a great motto that there are no mistakes in Sumie art, just personal expression. Thank you for this fun activity and lessons. We have already bought brushes, ink, a cloth and paper to continue learning more.

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Posted on: 2017/10/10
Activity Date: 2017/10/07

Fun Sumie Ink Painting Lesson in Tokyo with English Speaking Instructor

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: William

I would highly recommend taking this class. I love sumi-e ink paintings from before, for their graphic powerful qualities. Back home I had painted a bit from before, making myself familiar with the medium and some techniques - but - this was exactly the sort of introduction I was hoping for.

The teacher was super friendly, helpful and fun. He thought me different techniques to use, stories about how sumi-e came to Japan, and the philosophy behind the art form. Our talks were super inspiring and I know I will take up painting once I'm back home again later this year. There, all my washi papers will await me, bought in Tokyo at a great art store I got directions to after the class.

Really, thank you!

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Posted on: 2017/09/17
Activity Date: 2017/08/31

Fun Sumie Ink Painting Lesson in Tokyo with English Speaking Instructor

Great hands-on cultural experience!

Reviewed by: Anka

I strongly recommend this workshop to whoever is interested in more hands-on experiences of Japanese culture! It's definitely suitable for all ages and abilities. The instructor is such a friendly and communicative person. The workshop was, as we expected, very hands-on as we did a lot of painting using different traditional techniques. Moreover, we learnt so much about the sumie painting and its role in the Japanese culture. A big thank you for this enriching cultural experience!

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Posted on: 2017/09/01
Activity Date: 2017/08/26

風呂敷包み方レッスン 友禅染体験付きプランもあり by 京友禅体験工房 丸益西村屋

大いに役に立ちそうです

Reviewed by: セサミ

4年前に1回受講した際、初めて「真結び」を教わりました。
今年は復習の意味で2回目の受講。さらにしっかりと身に付けることができました。
実生活で大いに役に立つと思います。
風呂敷包みは素晴らしい日本の文化の一つだと、改めて認識しました。

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2回目の訪問でしたようで、大変ありがとうございました。
「友禅染体験」は何度も来ていただく方もおられるのですが、風呂敷包みでは初めて聞いたので感激しております。
是非、普段の生活の中でも、風呂敷を活用いただけましたら、とてもうれしいです。

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Packages: 12種の風呂敷包み方レッスン
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/06/04
Activity Date: 2017/06/02

Fun Sumie Ink Painting Lesson in Tokyo with English Speaking Instructor

It was really worth !

Reviewed by: Bertrand

Very friendly, cool, and yet very professional teacher.
As I was alone on that course, my wife (who is japanese) was also welcome to stay and join the course.
We learnt many things about the history of Sumi-e, while we were practicing.
The teacher has a lot of humour. It was a very good experience, and a good combination between fun and concentration.
I really recommand, not only to beginners.
Arigato gozaimasu !

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Packages: Sumie Painting Lesson
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Posted on: 2017/05/21
Activity Date: 2017/05/13

Fun Sumie Ink Painting Lesson in Tokyo with English Speaking Instructor

Sumie Ink painting lesson

Reviewed by: Lynette

This lesson was a very enjoyable experience, with a bit a history included. I was the only one in the class and would highly recommend it.

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Packages: Sumie Painting Lesson
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Posted on: 2016/11/29
Activity Date: 2016/11/01

Fun Sumie Ink Painting Lesson in Tokyo with English Speaking Instructor

Amazing experience

Reviewed by: Johanna Hazan

Yuta was a very kind, very patient and very interesting person to meet.
Through painting he taught us the symbolism of Japan. The time flew by so quickly that I can back for a second time.
Sumie is a craft that I will bring back with me home.i will continue to draw and practice the techniques you showed. I am very grateful for this experience

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Posted on: 2016/10/21
Activity Date: 2016/10/19

Fun Sumie Ink Painting Lesson in Tokyo with English Speaking Instructor

Fun, Practical and Relaxing Introduction to Sumie

Reviewed by: Aaron Eames

The location is close to the station, maybe three minutes from the nearest exit, and the shop itself is easy to find being on the main road. The session itself takes place in the shop/atelier, the walls lined with sumie works on general sale. In the lesson I learnt a little about sumie history, techniques and styles. The instructor speaks English well and is friendly and patient. I painted five small pieces following his example which featured bamboo, Mt. Fuji and cherry blossoms and was able to take my attempts home. He gave me good advice and directions to a washi (Japanese paper) store after the session. I recommend the experience to anyone interested in sumie and wanting to give it a try!

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Posted on: 2016/08/28
Activity Date: 2016/08/26

Fun Sumie Ink Painting Lesson in Tokyo with English Speaking Instructor

Really fun!

Reviewed by: Fresca

I am not at all artistic, but even I was able to make pretty ink paintings! The teacher was really nice and funny, and the class was the perfect length. He showed me how to do landscapes, which was cool.

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Posted on: 2016/05/06