Wednesday 6th - Demystifying Urushi with Lieuwe Jongsma
Urushi is the Japanese name for a plant based lacquer. It’s used throughout East Asia and is basically the filtered sap of the Japanese Lacquer tree. This sap cures under specific conditions to an extremely durable and food safe finish, which makes it ideal for finishing treen, such as spoons and cups. This class will demystify the process, by introducing you to the chemistry behind urushi. We’ll discuss recipes, application methods and all kinds of tips and tricks. The lacquer accentuates tool marks, which can be very pretty if you know how to get a good knife finish. Which is why this class will also discuss how to get a good knife finish on your work and how to properly sharpen your tools for this.
Experience needed: not much, but bring at least one small item (i.e. spoon or small bowl/cup) that you want to lacquer. It needs to be unfinished (as in unoiled) wood. Bring your carving knives as well; we will discuss sharpening for finishing cuts.
This is an introductory course for Urushi techniques. One layer of Urushi will be applied with the possibility to do more on your own. All participants should take extreme care during and following the class as the lacquer can be highly allergic when in contact with skin. Although some do not react, it is guaranteed that others at the festival will be. Please bring a Tupperware to contain your piece once the class is finished where it can cure. More information will be covered in the class on this topic.
Material costs: 5€ for lacquering spoons; 10€ euros for lacquering bowls.
All necessary tools for lacquering will be supplied during the class.
Please bring your own carving knives and finished piece to lacquer and a Tupperware or similar container to store your piece on your travels home.
Skill Level/Prerequisite’s: Open to All Levels of wood carvers.
Minimum age: 14-18 year olds can participate so long as they have some experience carving and their parents consent with them taking the risk of working with a possible allergen (urushi).
Workshops start after our morning circle around 9:30 am and end around 5 or 6 pm.
Lieuwe speaks Dutch and English.
If language is a barrier we are confident you will learn even if you speak or understand broken English. So much of the learning depends on seeing, feeling, and hearing the sounds as well.
IMPORTANT- Festival Tickets are booked separately and in addition to workshops. Please be sure you have booked your ticket before booking workshops!
Please Review our-
Cancellation Policy & FAQ’s
Urushi is the Japanese name for a plant based lacquer. It’s used throughout East Asia and is basically the filtered sap of the Japanese Lacquer tree. This sap cures under specific conditions to an extremely durable and food safe finish, which makes it ideal for finishing treen, such as spoons and cups. This class will demystify the process, by introducing you to the chemistry behind urushi. We’ll discuss recipes, application methods and all kinds of tips and tricks. The lacquer accentuates tool marks, which can be very pretty if you know how to get a good knife finish. Which is why this class will also discuss how to get a good knife finish on your work and how to properly sharpen your tools for this.
Experience needed: not much, but bring at least one small item (i.e. spoon or small bowl/cup) that you want to lacquer. It needs to be unfinished (as in unoiled) wood. Bring your carving knives as well; we will discuss sharpening for finishing cuts.
This is an introductory course for Urushi techniques. One layer of Urushi will be applied with the possibility to do more on your own. All participants should take extreme care during and following the class as the lacquer can be highly allergic when in contact with skin. Although some do not react, it is guaranteed that others at the festival will be. Please bring a Tupperware to contain your piece once the class is finished where it can cure. More information will be covered in the class on this topic.
Material costs: 5€ for lacquering spoons; 10€ euros for lacquering bowls.
All necessary tools for lacquering will be supplied during the class.
Please bring your own carving knives and finished piece to lacquer and a Tupperware or similar container to store your piece on your travels home.
Skill Level/Prerequisite’s: Open to All Levels of wood carvers.
Minimum age: 14-18 year olds can participate so long as they have some experience carving and their parents consent with them taking the risk of working with a possible allergen (urushi).
Workshops start after our morning circle around 9:30 am and end around 5 or 6 pm.
Lieuwe speaks Dutch and English.
If language is a barrier we are confident you will learn even if you speak or understand broken English. So much of the learning depends on seeing, feeling, and hearing the sounds as well.
IMPORTANT- Festival Tickets are booked separately and in addition to workshops. Please be sure you have booked your ticket before booking workshops!
Please Review our-
Cancellation Policy & FAQ’s
Urushi is the Japanese name for a plant based lacquer. It’s used throughout East Asia and is basically the filtered sap of the Japanese Lacquer tree. This sap cures under specific conditions to an extremely durable and food safe finish, which makes it ideal for finishing treen, such as spoons and cups. This class will demystify the process, by introducing you to the chemistry behind urushi. We’ll discuss recipes, application methods and all kinds of tips and tricks. The lacquer accentuates tool marks, which can be very pretty if you know how to get a good knife finish. Which is why this class will also discuss how to get a good knife finish on your work and how to properly sharpen your tools for this.
Experience needed: not much, but bring at least one small item (i.e. spoon or small bowl/cup) that you want to lacquer. It needs to be unfinished (as in unoiled) wood. Bring your carving knives as well; we will discuss sharpening for finishing cuts.
This is an introductory course for Urushi techniques. One layer of Urushi will be applied with the possibility to do more on your own. All participants should take extreme care during and following the class as the lacquer can be highly allergic when in contact with skin. Although some do not react, it is guaranteed that others at the festival will be. Please bring a Tupperware to contain your piece once the class is finished where it can cure. More information will be covered in the class on this topic.
Material costs: 5€ for lacquering spoons; 10€ euros for lacquering bowls.
All necessary tools for lacquering will be supplied during the class.
Please bring your own carving knives and finished piece to lacquer and a Tupperware or similar container to store your piece on your travels home.
Skill Level/Prerequisite’s: Open to All Levels of wood carvers.
Minimum age: 14-18 year olds can participate so long as they have some experience carving and their parents consent with them taking the risk of working with a possible allergen (urushi).
Workshops start after our morning circle around 9:30 am and end around 5 or 6 pm.
Lieuwe speaks Dutch and English.
If language is a barrier we are confident you will learn even if you speak or understand broken English. So much of the learning depends on seeing, feeling, and hearing the sounds as well.
IMPORTANT- Festival Tickets are booked separately and in addition to workshops. Please be sure you have booked your ticket before booking workshops!