Traditional Japanese Plastering
9 Days | Okayama, Japan (April 16～24)
9 Days Course Outline:
- Lecture on history and techniques of traditional Japanese plastering
- Learn proper troweling techniques with traditional Japanese steel trowels
- Making of Takekomai (bamboo lattice)
- Preparation and practice of Arakabe (clay, chopped straw)
- Preparation and practice of Nakanuri (brown coat earth plaster middle coat)
- Preparation and practice of Chiri-mawari
- Preparation and practice of Shikkui (lime, hemp, seaweed glue)
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- Boiling of seaweed
- Preparation of hemp fibers
- Mixing of hydrated lime from limestone and seashells with seaweed glue and hemp fibers
- Preparation and practice of Nami-otsu (coloured clay, lime, hemp)
Class Schedule:
- Class size: 16 students
- Lessons: Monday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm
- Course will be conducted in English
Additional Info:
- Accommodation will be provided at Jibutei, a historical heritage site in Kumenan-cho, Okayama.
- All meals during the course are included in the participation fee. We will provide delicious home-cooked meals, prepared (as much as possible) from organic and local ingredients. All workshop participants will help out with occasional set-up and after-meal cleaning shifts.
- Transportation will be provided between daily lesson locations and your accommodation.
- You will need to prepare the following tools to attend the class. We can help you purchase on your behalf if you do not have them:
- Jigane or Hanyaki Application Trowel, 210mm or 225mm
- Honyaki or Stainless Steel Finishing Trowel, 180mm or 210mm
- Chiri Trowel 45mm
- Large brush for wetting wall and washing tools
- Small brush for cleaning timber frame
- Plastering hawk
School Fees:
- ¥440,000 (inclusive of accommodation and meals; excludes cost of tools)
- Upon confirmation, we will send you an email with more information regarding your accommodation, tools and the course so that you can plan your trip in advance.
- If you are suddenly unable to attend the course we may be able to find a replacement from our waitlist and arrange for a partial refund.
- In the event of unavailability, we will offer to add you to our waiting list.
- Cancellation Policy:
- 60 days before start date:
- Cancel: 50% refund
- No changing of course/course date
- 30 days before start date:
- 60 days before start date:
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- No refund
- No changing of course/course date
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