We give a lecture at Tokyo University of the Arts and other art universities once a year ,and hold workshops at museums. We explain and demonstrate the process of making Japanese style paintbrushes, exhibit materials, and have students experience the part of process to make brushes and Hake.

  • Brush lecture

    Using Power Point, we provide a general lecture on brush manufacturing, history, etc.

  • Displaying materials

    Raw hair is an essential item that is indispensable for brush artisans. You can fully understand and acquire a deeper knowledge by knowing and learning about the raw materials we utilize.
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  • Brush making demonstration

    We will show you the highlighted process of brush making, such as Manual Shaping Method, mixing of the hair, and burning at the heels using an electric –iron.

  • Brush making（Wrapping heel hair with thread, burning by electric-iron）

    You can experience the process of wrapping the finished heel hair with thread, burning it and attaching it to the handle.

  • Hake making
     

    You can also experience how to spread natural glue and press into Hake boards.
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  • Hake coloring
     

    It is possible to color the Hake which you made and have the brush complete by a Japanese lacquer artisan

Art universities

  • Tokyo University of the Arts Department of Japanese Painting
  • Musashino Art University Department of Japanese Painting
  • Musashino Art University on line course
  • Tama Art University Department of Japanese Painting
  • Tama Art University Department of Oil Painting
  • Tama Art University Department of Arts
  • Tama Art University
  • Center of Life Long Study
  • Jyoshibi University of Art and Design Department of Japanese Painting
  • Jyosibi University Art and Design Junior College Departmentof Creation
  • Kyoto City University of Arts Department of Japanese Painting(Professor Kawashima Wataru class)
  • Toyama University Department of Art and Culture

Hish school

  • Saibi High School (Ehime Prefecture)

Museums

  • Setagaya Art Museum
  • Hiratsuka Museum of art
  • Mitsui Memorial Museum
  • Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
  • Iwaki City Art Museum
  • Yokohama Civic Art Gallery Azamino

Art Organizations and Art Galleries

  • Japan Artists Association, Inc
  • OASIS Exhibition　～Behind the scenes of supporting the painter ～（Art Space Compass）