{"product_id":"fuki-urushi-wiping-lacquer-workshop","title":"Fuki-urushi (Wiping lacquer) Workshop","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003eDate: Sunday 27th September\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003eTime: 1:00 – 4:00pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003eLocation: JTA - 29 Production Ave, Kogarah NSW                                              \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the timeless beauty of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFuki-urushi (Wiping Lacquer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a traditional Japanese finishing technique which \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003einvolves repeatedly applying and wiping away raw urushi lacquer with a cotton cloth, allowing the wood's grain and texture to remain visible while strengthening and protecting the piece. As seen on Japanese Laquerware pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for experienced woodworkers, this hands-on workshop offers an in-depth exploration of the Wiping Lacquer process. Participants will learn the fundamentals of applying Fuki-urushi to fine-grained timber before progressing to techniques for highlighting highly figured wood, working with coloured urushi, polishing Fuki-urushi surfaces to a refined finish, and completing work with decorative maki-e detailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour teacher during this \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ecomprehensive workshop is \u003c\/span\u003eAi Shimizu, a Kyoto-based Kintsugi practitioner and artisan who has exhibited her work and teaches regularily in Japan, France and Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the workshop, each participant will complete and \u003cstrong\u003etake home two beautifully finished wooden cups and one additional lacquered artwork, along with a Fuki-urushi starter kit \u003c\/strong\u003eto continue practising these traditional techniques at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis intensive class provides a rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience in one of Japan's most elegant lacquer finishing methods while developing skills that can be applied to fine furniture, vessels and other handcrafted wooden objects.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Urujyu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50747754971359,"sku":"AI-SEPT-5","price":330.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0122\/9422\/files\/LACQUER_WARE_BOWLS.jpg?v=1785762570","url":"https:\/\/www.japanesetools.com.au\/products\/fuki-urushi-wiping-lacquer-workshop","provider":"Japanese Tools Australia ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}