輪島市 Trip Overview
You can try coloring a pair of chopsticks or a spoon with Wajima-nuri’s traditional technique, “Chinkin.” Chinkin (Gold Inlay) is a traditional lacquerware technique of Wajima-nuri that Japan is proud of. The venue is the only museum in the world that exhibits lacquerware. Motifs are carved into the lacquered surface with special chisels, and a thin layer of lacquer is rubbed into the incised lines. Lastly, gold foil or colored dust is applied over the soft lacquer to form a contrast with the ground.
You can color the chopsticks or the spoon with metal powder on which patterns are already engraved. It is an easy activity that even people with no experience can enjoy. It is an activity that even people with no experience can enjoy easily.
・You can learn the painting of “Chinkin,” a traditional technique of Wajima-nuri
・Also visit the exhibition gallery, the only museum in the world that displays lacquerware
・Take home the pair of chopsticks and the spoon from the workshop as souvenirs
Additional Info
Duration: 1 hour
Starts: 輪島市, Japan
Trip Category: Classes & Workshops >> Art Classes
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What to Expect When Visiting 輪島市, 石川県, Japan
You can try coloring a pair of chopsticks or a spoon with Wajima-nuri’s traditional technique, “Chinkin.” Chinkin (Gold Inlay) is a traditional lacquerware technique of Wajima-nuri that Japan is proud of. The venue is the only museum in the world that exhibits lacquerware. Motifs are carved into the lacquered surface with special chisels, and a thin layer of lacquer is rubbed into the incised lines. Lastly, gold foil or colored dust is applied over the soft lacquer to form a contrast with the ground.
You can color the chopsticks or the spoon with metal powder on which patterns are already engraved. It is an easy activity that even people with no experience can enjoy. It is an activity that even people with no experience can enjoy easily.
・You can learn the painting of “Chinkin,” a traditional technique of Wajima-nuri
・Also visit the exhibition gallery, the only museum in the world that displays lacquerware
・Take home the pair of chopsticks and the spoon from the workshop as souvenirs
Itinerary
Enjoy the coloring experience with traditional technique of Wajima lacquerware, “Chinkin.” You can choose your favorite patterns from four choices (flowers, butterflies, pine needles, and waves) for the chopsticks or five (fireworks, grapes, flowers, butterflies, and bush clovers) for the spoon. Rest assured, even if you have sensitive skin. Substitutive lacquer that would not cause skin rash is used for the painting. Instructions in English and Traditional Chinese are available as a handout, so you do not have to worry about the procedure details. The staff can explain in Japanese and some in English.
Why not explore the museum before the workshop? You will gain more insight into lacquer and Chinkin, and your experience will be more enjoyable.
As an option, there is a bicycle rental service. You can explore the city of Wajima beside the museum. Of course, you can create more chopsticks or spoons for souvenirs.
Stop At:
• Wajima Museum of Urushi Art, 11 Shijugari, Mitomorimachi, Wajima 928-0063 Ishikawa Prefecture
• Wajima, Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, Hokuriku, Chubu