OpenFieldCertificate in Traditional Kyoto Urushi Lacquerware & Woodcraft
Eight-week intensive workshop studying raw tree sap extraction, multi-layered black/vermilion urushi application, gold maki-e decoration, and kintsugi repair.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Open to artists, conservators, and woodworkers.
- English language proficiency
- Japanese comprehension.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Registration form.
- Recommendation letters
- Not required.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Kyoto Traditional Craftsmen Association subsidy available
- Application fee
- ¥10,000
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥180,000 total course fee
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- August 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Kyoto University of the Arts documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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