Widely appreciated at art galleries and museums across Japan, woodblock prints boast a popular culture that has gained popularity since the Edo period (1603 – 1867). The Kyoto Handicraft Center allows you a hands-on experience of creating your own woodblock prints. With 6 woodblocks to complete for each print, one can easily complete the artwork with the guidance of an instructor. Making your own woodblock prints is a fun activity and the end products can be special souvenirs for family or friends. Besides woodblock printing, Kyoto Handicraft Center also offers 8 other types of traditional Japanese handicrafts. Reservation is generally not required unless you are travelling in a large group.
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Hands-On Woodblock Printing
Making Japanese handicraft at Kyoto Handicraft Center
By Karen Zheng
Community writer
My completed woodblock print of a 'Maiko' (apprentice Geisha).
'Equipments' of woodblock printing
Basic introduction to woodblock printing prior to starting.
Interior of Kyoto Handicraft Center - workshop area
Water-based paint to be spread over the woodblock.
Carved woodblock of Maiko (apprentice Geisha)
An woodblock print of Heian Shrine
Make your own incense bag!
Dorei (clay doll) that one can paint with watercolour.
9 different traditional Japanese handicraft workshops available at Kyoto Handicraft Center.
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Kim Bergström
3 years ago
I've been to the handicraft center but I didn't see this! It's such a great place to visit.
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