{"product_id":"painting-with-powder-a-beginner-japanese-maki-e-workshop","title":"Painting with Powder: A Beginner Japanese Maki-e Workshop (August 22, 2026)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHave you ever wondered how the intricate designs on Maki-e fountain pens are created? This beginner-friendly workshop offers a hands-on introduction to the traditional Japanese art of Maki-e, a decorative lacquer technique that combines natural Urushi lacquer with metallic and colored powders to create beautiful images and patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants will learn about the history and core principles of Urushi and Maki-e before experiencing the process firsthand. Using a fine brush, you will apply a simple design to a plate with Urushi lacquer and personalize your work with a selection of colored powders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo prior artistic experience is required, making this workshop accessible to all skill levels. By the end of the session, you will take home your own unique Maki-e creation as a keepsake, along with a deeper appreciation for one of Japan’s most celebrated artistic traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstructor: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSophia (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/urushi.notes\/\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eUrushi Not\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/urushi.notes\/\"\u003e\u003cu\u003ees\u003c\/u\u003e) is a \u003cem\u003eurushi\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003emaki-e\u003c\/em\u003e artist based in Hong\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kong. She began to practice the art of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eurushi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in 2022 on a self guided basis before taking formal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003emaki-e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lessons at Maki-e School Ginza under Matsuda Shokan in Tokyo in 2024.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Saturday, August 22, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 3 Hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials Provided: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 tube of Maki-e Urushi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo Maki-e brushes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaki-e metal powders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaki-e urushi plate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplay stand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAll sign ups are final and cannot be cancelled. All fees are non-refundable.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf appointment slots fill up, a second workshop will be considered with available slots to purchase.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe will be using genuine urushi lacquer in this workshop. While cured urushi is completely safe, uncured urushi can cause skin allergies. Gloves will be provided at the workshop and the risk of a rash is low with proper handling of urushi. By signing up to this workshop you acknowledge this risk that may occur from exposure to urushi lacquer. We therefore advise being cautious if you have known severe reactions to urushiol, poison ivy, or poison oak exposure. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dromgoole's Fine Writing Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49856678920432,"sku":null,"price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/2424\/5488\/files\/april_21_94.png?v=1781809099","url":"https:\/\/www.dromgooles.com\/products\/painting-with-powder-a-beginner-japanese-maki-e-workshop","provider":"Dromgoole's Fine Writing Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}