Artist Residency Program
1-Month ( Self funded )
Only one (or two) spots available per session, held just once a year.
Artist Residency in Kanazawa:
Study Buddhist Sculpture in a Working Studio
This program is designed for experienced artists and serious learners seeking to deepen their practice.
You will study in a professional, working studio, refining precision carving techniques and mastering the use of traditional Japanese tools.
Sharing Techniques and Underlying Knowledge
In addition to four days of practical instruction per week, we provide access to our studio’s collection of books and archival materials tailored to your specific interests and needs.
Through professional dialogue, we share specialized knowledge that forms the foundation of the craft—such as the stylistic nuances between Buddhist sects and the unique characteristics of different woods.
Our studio offers a practical environment for those who seek to go beyond simple technical training, allowing you to integrate history and expertise to solidify your own artistic expression.
Program Highlights
・Lectures on Buddhist Statues & Philosophy
Deepen your understanding of the history, meaning, and spiritual background of Buddhist iconography.
・Technical Instruction & Hands-on Practice
Master traditional Japanese tools, wood selection, and high-precision carving techniques through authentic practice in Buddhist sculpture.
・Access to Specialized Reference Materials
Borrow from our extensive library of Buddhist art books and resources, tailored to your specific interests.
・Grant Application Support
We can issue a formal “Letter of Invitation” for those applying for external grants or residency funding.
・Promotional Support (Instagram Collaboration)
Increase your global visibility through Instagram Collaboration Posts, sharing your creative journey with our dedicated community.
・Field Trips & Outside Learning
Guided visits to specialized suppliers (gold leaf, lacquer, and whetstones), local museums, and cultural sites in Kanazawa.
Instruction is provided four days per week, and the specific days can be arranged in consultation.
If no preference is indicated, Wednesday will be the regular day off.
In weeks that include a national holiday, I will reach out to adjust the schedule as needed.
１month Program Schedule
・Off-season LIMITED price ↓
・Another season
Timing is negotiable, except for our peak seasons. We cannot accommodate requests during our busiest times.
| Course | Duration | Fee | Tax (10%) | Total |
| １month | 31 Nights / 32 Days | 700.000yen～ | 70,000yen～ | 770,000yen～ |
Custom Requests Prigram (3 Nights 4Days・10 Nights 11 Days etc…)
I also offer a customized short-term course, extracting only your desired elements from our 1-month program highlights.
If you are interested, please contact us through the message form.
I will provide you with the fees and duration for your customized short course. Regarding the schedule, dates will be arranged upon consultation, subject to our availability.
Please include a few preferred dates when you reach out.
| Module | Duration |
|---|---|
| Chisel Sharpening (including adjustment) | 3 Nights 4Days |
| Plane Sharpening (including adjustment) | 4 Nights 4Days |
| Instruction on Carving Tools & Sculpting Buddha’s Face | 10 Nights 11 Days |
| Lotus Petal Finishing: Lacquer & Gold Leafing | 10 Nights 11 Days |
| Carving Warabe Jizo: The Serene Child Guardian | 10 Nights 11 Days |
| Course | Duration | Fee | Tax (10%) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Day Intensive | 3 Nights 4 Days | ￥150,000 | ￥15,000 | ￥165,000 |
| 2-Week Advanced | 10 Nights 11 Days | ￥400,000 | ￥40,000 | ￥440,000 |
・Additional Purchases: If you wish to purchase specific professional tools or extra materials after yourarrival, please let us know. These will be invoiced separately from this quotation.
・Travel insurance: Participants are required to arrange their own insurance.
Accommodation & Lifestyle
Our residency is designed to provide an authentic and focused environment for artists.
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Family & Partner-Friendly: The accommodation features two beds, allowing you to share the room with a family member, partner, or friend at no extra cost.
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Flexible Learning: Should your companion wish to join the program as a student, we are happy to accommodate them as well. Please feel free to contact us for details regarding the additional training fees (tuition).
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