
Japanese Calligraphy & Hanko Carving Workshop in Kamakura
5-6 Onarimachi, Kamakura, Japan
Art Classes
Short term availability
Small Group
About this experience
1. Write, Carve, and Stamp
Combine Japanese calligraphy and stone seal carving to complete your own personal artwork.
2. Meet a Fourth-Generation Engraver
Visit a working Kamakura atelier with a family craft dating back to 1898. See traditional tools and award-winning engravings.
3. Experience Japanese Calligraphy
Practice writing your name or selected Japanese characters with a brush. Learn their meaning with English guidance.
4. Carve Your Own Stone Seal
Choose one character and carve it with the craftsman's step-by-step guidance. No experience is needed; tools and materials are provided.
5. Complete Your Work with Your Seal
Press your handmade seal onto your calligraphy in red ink. Discover how brushwork and a seal impression come together.
6. Take Home a Meaningful Keepsake
Keep your stone seal and finished calligraphy, made in an atelier that welcomes you with good wishes for your happiness.
Location
5-6 Onarimachi, Kamakura, Japan
Kamakura, Japan
Price
$97.04/ person
Duration1h
Categoryculture