Ceramic Hakata Doll Painting Demo (June 8) and Workshop (June 9) by Master Artists from Fukuoka
Hakata dolls, named after the Fukuoka region of Japan, where "I Wish" was filmed, are unglazed ceramic dolls that date from the 17th century. Hakata dolls are distinctive in that they are made of clay rather than kaolin, as is typical with western porcelain dolls, and are fired at a lower temperature than porcelain. As a result, the surface of porcelain dolls is sharp and glassy, while the surface of Hakata dolls is soft and unglazed. Another difference is the painting method. While porcelain dolls are fired for glazing after they have been painted, Hakata dolls are not fired.
Demo/Workshop Leaders:
Mr. Shôji Kajiwara
Mr. Shôji Kajiwara was born in Fukuoka and has been studying the art of Hakata doll painting for the past 42 years. He has been an independent doll maker since 1978 and has won numerous awards at exhibitions, including the Fukuoka Prefecture Traditional Craft Achievement Award and the Fukuoka City Craft Achievement Award. He has been the head of the Youth Division of the Hakata Doll Cooperative, has worked for many years as a director of the Hakata Doll Cooperative, and is currently the vice chairman of the Cooperative.
Mr. Tokio Shibata
Mr. Tokio Shibata was born in Fukuoka and has been studying Hakata doll painting techniques for the past 47 years. He has won numerous awards at exhibitions, including the Fukuoka Prefecture Traditional Craft Achievement Award. He has served for many years as the director of the Hakata doll cooperative.
Hakata Doll Painting Demonstration
Date: Friday, June 8, 2012
Time: 6:00-7:00 pm
Location: Après Diem Cafe Bistro
931 Monroe Dr.
Atlanta, GA 30308
*Limited to the first 100 people to arrive.
Date: Friday, June 8, 2012
Time: 6:00-7:00 pm
Location: Après Diem Cafe Bistro
931 Monroe Dr.
Atlanta, GA 30308
*Limited to the first 100 people to arrive.
Hakata Doll Painting Workshop
Paint your own doll to take home!
Date: Saturday, June 9, 2012
Session 1: 2:00-3:00 pm
Session 2: 3:30-4:30 pm
Location: Phipps Tower 2nd Floor Conference Room
3438 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30326-1555
Click here for directions.
Participation is free of charge.
Space is limited. RSVP required. Please email your name, the names of everyone in your party, and your session preference to info@aa.mofa.go.jp. Spaces will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that only one doll may be painted per household, even if multiple family members attend the workshop.
Paint your own doll to take home!
Date: Saturday, June 9, 2012
Session 1: 2:00-3:00 pm
Session 2: 3:30-4:30 pm
Location: Phipps Tower 2nd Floor Conference Room
3438 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30326-1555
Click here for directions.
Participation is free of charge.
Space is limited. RSVP required. Please email your name, the names of everyone in your party, and your session preference to info@aa.mofa.go.jp. Spaces will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that only one doll may be painted per household, even if multiple family members attend the workshop.