Osaka Washi Paper Lamp-Making Workshop with Artist

Create a traditional washi paper lamp with a renowned Osaka artist in a focused 3-hour shared or private workshop.

Getting started

Meet your host at Osakako Station, Exit 6, at the agreed time for your shared workshop session with other guests or private workshop session for your group. After a brief introduction and outline of the approximate 3-hour schedule, you will head together to the studio space. Once there, you will settle in, review your options for the washi lamp workshop with the artist, and get ready to begin.

What to expect

Osaka washi lamp workshop

This experience centers on creating your own washi paper lamp under the guidance of a renowned artist while exploring Japanese ideas about light and materials. Across the session, you work step by step with traditional paper, fibers, and illumination to complete a functional piece you can take home.

Features

• Time in the studio focuses on the washi lamp workshop with the artist, where you learn about the Japanese philosophy of light and material, paying attention to texture, fibers, and how the lamp glows when illuminated. The artist also shares the cultural significance of washi paper and its role in Japanese craftsmanship as you work.
• All materials for lamp making are provided, so you can concentrate on shaping, layering, and assembling your piece without needing to bring any supplies. The handmade lamp is safely stored in its box before you leave, so it is ready to carry home as a unique, functional artwork and personal souvenir.
• During the experience, you enjoy a break at a local café with a café drink, with a traditional matcha option included if you prefer. This interlude lets you pause between steps of the creative process and observe how everyday life in Osaka unfolds around you.
• Depending on your booking, the session runs as a shared workshop session with other guests or a private workshop session for your group, accommodating up to 6 guests. At the end, you have the option to buy the artist's creations directly, when available, if you want additional pieces alongside your own lamp.