20 – 25 July 2017

Japan Creative Centre (JCC)

The Japan Creative Centre (JCC), Embassy of Japan in Singapore, and Ishikawa Prefecture are proud to present an exhibition entitled "Re-imagining Ishikawa’s Traditional Crafts". Japanese traditional crafts are well-recognised for its aesthetic designs and delicate craftsmanship. However, what is considered in style and contemporary is constantly changing with time. This exhibition will showcase how Ishikawa's traditional craftsmen adapt their craft in the modern era, while continuing to showcase their refined skills.

About the Exhibition

Ishikawa’s traditional craftsmen are adapting their craft to fit into the modern space, while keeping intact what makes them traditional. 

In order to keep Japanese traditional crafts relevant in the modern age, shape and form have to be updated to suit contemporary sensibilities. Imagine lacquerware, traditionally used for tableware, being incorporated into modern lampshades. Or Japanese washi paper being used as wallpaper. Come and see this re-imagining of the contemporary yet classic in this exhibition, which demonstrates the endless possibilities that Ishikawa’s traditional crafts possess.

We will also display panels which introduce Ishikawa's traditional dance culture, so as to share the depth and richness of Ishikawa culture.

Exhibition Period

Exhibition Period:

20 – 25 July 2017

Opening Hours:

10:00am to 6:00pm
Closed on Sundays
Open on Monday, 24 July 2017

Venue:

Japan Creative Centre (JCC), Embassy of Japan in Singapore
4 Nassim Road Singapore 258372

Admission:

FREE

Register for the Workshop

Sign up for a unique experience of making your own traditional craft under the guidance of skilled craftsmen from Japan!

Traditional craftsmen from Ishikawa have specially flown into Singapore, and will be guiding participants in a simple traditional crafts hands-on workshop.

You will have the rare chance of decorating a coaster with gold leaves.

The workshops are intended for participants who are 18 years old and above.

Date:

Saturday, 22 July 2017

Time:

Yamanaka Lacquerware gold leaf decoration (coaster)
1:30pm – 3:00pm (Registration starts at 1:00pm)
Maximum: Around 10 people

Venue:

Japan Creative Centre (JCC), Embassy of Japan in Singapore
4 Nassim Road Singapore 258372

Admission:

FREE

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. WE HAVE REACHED MAXIMUM CAPACITY.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND SUPPORT!

Where is Japan Creative Centre (JCC)?

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Getting to Japan Creative Centre
4 Nassim Road Singapore 258372
Tel: +65-6737-0434

By Public Bus:
Bus services: 7, 36, 77, 105, 106, 111, 123, 132, 174, 174E, 502, 502A, 502B (Alight in front of Delfi Orchard)
For latest information on bus routes and fares, please refer to SBS Transit.

By the MRT:
You may also take the MRT to the nearest MRT station, Orchard (NS22).
Train fares, travel times and route maps are available on the SMRT website.

Driving to JCC:
Nearest parking is at Orchard Hotel, Delfi Orchard and Orchard Parade Hotel.