Kofuku-ji Special Event: “Sumi” Ink Making Demonstration by Master Artisans
6 hours-Free
Experience the Tradition Woven by Master Artisans: Witness the Craftsmanship Up Close
Kinkoen, which has been preserving the tradition of sumi ink-making in Nara for over 50 years, will host a special ink-making demonstration at Kofuku-ji Temple on September 21st. This event offers a close-up view of artisans using traditional techniques to showcase their craftsmanship.
During the demonstration, ink craftsmen will perform the entire process from mixing raw materials to kneading and using wooden molds for shaping. Additionally, the demonstration will include the skilled process of carving wooden molds used for hardening the ink, as well as the application of decorative painting on the finished ink products. The precision and delicacy of the craftsmanship will be fully displayed throughout the demonstration.
While the main focus of this demonstration is on ink-making, participants may also have the opportunity to engage in the ink-making process themselves. The experience of shaping ink with your own hands promises to be an unforgettable one for participants.
This demonstration workshop is free and open to the public. Direct Q&A sessions with the craftsmen will address any questions that arise during the demonstration. This is a valuable opportunity for those looking to deepen their understanding of traditional crafts. Enjoy the art of ink making, a symbol of Japan's beauty, in the historic setting of Kōfuku-ji Temple.
During the demonstration, ink craftsmen will perform the entire process from mixing raw materials to kneading and using wooden molds for shaping. Additionally, the demonstration will include the skilled process of carving wooden molds used for hardening the ink, as well as the application of decorative painting on the finished ink products. The precision and delicacy of the craftsmanship will be fully displayed throughout the demonstration.
While the main focus of this demonstration is on ink-making, participants may also have the opportunity to engage in the ink-making process themselves. The experience of shaping ink with your own hands promises to be an unforgettable one for participants.
This demonstration workshop is free and open to the public. Direct Q&A sessions with the craftsmen will address any questions that arise during the demonstration. This is a valuable opportunity for those looking to deepen their understanding of traditional crafts. Enjoy the art of ink making, a symbol of Japan's beauty, in the historic setting of Kōfuku-ji Temple.
What To Expect
・Observation of an ink-making demonstration by a craftsman
・Calligraphy experience
・Testing various types of ink
・Hands-on experience creating “nigirizumi” ink-stick *for an additional fee
・Exhibition and sale of ink products
・Calligraphy experience
・Testing various types of ink
・Hands-on experience creating “nigirizumi” ink-stick *for an additional fee
・Exhibition and sale of ink products
Details
| Date and Time | September 21st, 22nd 10:00 - 16:00 |
| How to participate | Reservations are not accepted, and participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| Contact | If you have any questions, please contact us at E-mail：hello@sharing-kyoto.co.jp Phone：+81-(0)75-254-7485 |
Where you'll be
Address
48 Noboriojicho, Nara, 630-8213
Directions
・From JR Nara Station
15 minutes walk eastward along Sanjōdōri Street
or
Take the City Loop Bus (No. 2) and alight at “Kenchōmae” bus stop
・From Kintetsu Nara Station
5 minutes walk eastward along Noboriōji Street
48 Noboriojicho, Nara, 630-8213
Directions
・From JR Nara Station
15 minutes walk eastward along Sanjōdōri Street
or
Take the City Loop Bus (No. 2) and alight at “Kenchōmae” bus stop
・From Kintetsu Nara Station
5 minutes walk eastward along Noboriōji Street