Create Nihonga art in an artist's studio

Learn traditional Japanese painting in a hands-on session. Nihonga are paintings that have been made in accordance with traditional Japanese artistic conventions, techniques and materials.
Suginami City, Art

Listing highlights

What you’ll do

Create a sketch

Work on a rough sketch inspired by your travels and season.

Select a canvas

Choose from thick Japanese paper or a paper fan.

Trace a sketch

Draw with sumi ink to outline your sketch.

Color with pigments

Add Japanese mineral pigments to enhance your work.

Polish it off

Put finishing touches on your painting and bring it home.

Introduction

Perfect for anyone who enjoys taking their time with art and values the cultural depth of traditional Japanese painting.
Hosted in English and Japanese

Where we’ll meet

My studio
168-0065, Tokyo Prefecture, Suginami City, Japan

About me

Nihonga Artist/Art teacher
I was born and raised in Tokyo. I began studying Nihonga at age six under a Nihonga artist. I have taught Nihonga in New York and Tokyo for more than 15 years. I have held around 50 solo and group exhibitions in Japan and the US. I offer bilingual Nihonga lessons at my studio.
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Things to know

Guest requirements

Guests ages 18 and up can attend.

Activity level

The activity level for this experience is light and the skill level is beginner.

Accessibility

Message your host for details. Learn more

Cancellation policy

Cancel at least 1 day before the start time for a full refund.

Art workshops are vetted for quality

Art workshops are led by artists, sculptors, and other experts, and showcase what makes the city unique. Learn more
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From $168 per guest
Free cancellation

What you’ll do

Create a sketch

Work on a rough sketch inspired by your travels and season.

Select a canvas

Choose from thick Japanese paper or a paper fan.

Trace a sketch

Draw with sumi ink to outline your sketch.

Color with pigments

Add Japanese mineral pigments to enhance your work.

Polish it off

Put finishing touches on your painting and bring it home.

Introduction

Perfect for anyone who enjoys taking their time with art and values the cultural depth of traditional Japanese painting.
Hosted in English and Japanese

Where we’ll meet

My studio
168-0065, Tokyo Prefecture, Suginami City, Japan

About me

Nihonga Artist/Art teacher
I was born and raised in Tokyo. I began studying Nihonga at age six under a Nihonga artist. I have taught Nihonga in New York and Tokyo for more than 15 years. I have held around 50 solo and group exhibitions in Japan and the US. I offer bilingual Nihonga lessons at my studio.
To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.

Create Nihonga art in an artist's studio

Learn traditional Japanese painting in a hands-on session. Nihonga are paintings that have been made in accordance with traditional Japanese artistic conventions, techniques and materials.
Suginami City, Art

Listing highlights

4.92, 223 reviews

0 of 0 items showing
Some reviews have been automatically translated.

Things to know

Guest requirements

Guests ages 18 and up can attend.

Activity level

The activity level for this experience is light and the skill level is beginner.

Accessibility

Message your host for details. Learn more

Cancellation policy

Cancel at least 1 day before the start time for a full refund.

Art workshops are vetted for quality

Art workshops are led by artists, sculptors, and other experts, and showcase what makes the city unique. Learn more
See an issue?