Raden Accessories Workshop

Course Description

Raden (螺鈿) is an ancient decorative art that originated in China over two thousand years ago. This technique involves embedding pieces of mother-of-pearl or abalone shell into lacquerware, wood, or ceramics, creating iridescent designs inspired by nature and mythology. Traditionally, Raden adorned imperial treasures, furniture, and ceremonial objects, symbolizing luxury and refinement. The craft later spread across East Asia, influencing the artistic traditions of Japan and Korea. About The Workshop: Explore a hands-on workshop that simplifies Raden, the art of inlaying materials like mother-of-pearl(No firing or high temperatures required). Using easy-to-learn techniques, participants will create stunning designs and Raden accessories without the intricacies of traditional methods. Class Size: Maximum of six participants per class. Workshop Highlights: - Practice Raden inlay techniques - Use beginner-friendly techniques to craft stunning Raden designs - Create unique accessories without the complexities of traditional methods Note: - Participants will take their completed Raden accessory(one alloy based hair clip or pin) home at the end of the class - 1.5 hours workshop - Workshops can be taught in English or Cantonese - Suitable for participants aged 10 and above - 螺鈿是一種古老的裝飾藝術，起源於兩千多年前的中國。這種技巧將珍珠母或鮑魚殼鑲嵌在漆器、木材或陶瓷上，創造出受自然和神話啟發的虹彩圖案。傳統上，螺鈿用於裝飾皇家珍寶、家具和禮器，象徵奢華與精緻。後來，這種工藝傳遍東亞，影響了日本和韓國的藝術傳統。 關於工作坊 : 本課程旨在介紹此中國傳統藝術形式，為參與者提供親身體驗，展現螺鈿的精美與精妙，並以簡化易懂的方式（無需燒製或高溫）體驗螺鈿藝術。 學員將運用簡單易學的技法，創作出螺鈿配件，告別傳統技法的繁瑣，探索動手實作，輕鬆掌握一種將珍珠母貝等材質鑲嵌的藝術。 工作坊亮點： - 練習螺鈿鑲嵌技法 - 使用適合初學者的技法，打造螺鈿設計 - 打造獨一無二的配件，告別傳統技法的繁瑣 課堂人數: 可接受單人報名，最多六人一班 備註： - 課程結束後，學員可將完成的螺鈿合金配件(一個或髮夾/別針)帶回家 - 工作坊可以英語或粵語授教 - 課程大約1.5小時 - 適合10歲及以上的參與者