[Ishikawa/Kaga] Authentic lacquerware experience: Make lacquered chopsticks - Includes coffee time with lacquerware

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• "Kobo Seikan" is a workshop, shop, and cafe. It offers a tour of the Yamanaka lacquerware manufacturing process, a woodturning experience, and shopping, as well as a cafe and sweets experience featuring lacquerware. This tour includes a workshop tour (with explanation), a vase-making experience, and a lacquerware workshop at the cafe (one drink included). Lacquerware artisans work here every day. This experience allows you to observe them up close and learn about lacquerware production. Our staff will provide clear and easy-to-understand instruction. Next, you'll create your own original lacquered chopsticks in the same spot where the artisans work. You'll design your chopsticks and coat them with real lacquer. This authentic lacquering experience is guaranteed. The artisans will carefully teach you, allowing you to carefully craft your creations until completion. You'll be sure to be satisfied. It's fun. Afterward, you can enjoy drinks and sweets made with lacquerware at the cafe. Relax and enjoy your lacquerware experience. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. Lacquer can cause a rash, but we will check beforehand and use gloves to prevent contact with the skin, so even small children can experience the experience. If you notice any abnormalities on your skin, please inform a member of staff immediately. Please note that we cannot be held responsible in the unlikely event of a rash occurring. Please be aware that lacquer may also adhere to clothing, so please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. *The information and photos posted may not be the latest information. Please be sure to check for yourself before using the service.
• Enjoy the Yamanaka lacquerware workshop up close
• Lacquerware workshops usually have a division of labor system, so it is not possible to see many different processes in one place. However, here at "Kobo Seikan," you can see all the processes of wood turning, lacquering, and maki-e (lacquering) in one place. It is a very rare workshop where you can see artisans at work up close. The staff will also explain each process, so you can learn about lacquerware in an easy-to-understand way.
• You can experience lacquering chopsticks using real lacquer.
• This is an authentic chopstick lacquering experience where you will be taught gently and carefully by a lacquering artisan. Instead of creating a vessel requiring advanced skills, this plan involves designing and lacquering your own original chopsticks. You will learn not only how to handle lacquer but also the properties of lacquer, broadening your knowledge of lacquerware, making this a highly satisfying experience. Liquid lacquer can be very dangerous as it can cause irritation. However, with ample knowledge and experience, we will ensure a safe experience, so please rest assured. Small children are also welcome to participate. *Children up to the fourth grade of elementary school must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The finished piece will be handed over or shipped to you at a later date. *In rare cases, symptoms such as itching may occur. In such cases, the experience will be suspended.
• Enjoy your drink in lacquerware (one free drink)
• After the chopstick lacquering experience, you can enjoy your chopsticks in a lacquerware cup. (One cafe drink is included in the plan.) Please experience the comfort of using wooden tableware. Although it is not included in the plan, you can also enjoy sweets in lacquerware. Please do try it.