EAST MEETS WEST is a five-day training workshop led by Keisuke Sugiyama, Professor of Conservation at the University of Applied Arts in Yamagata (Japan). Previously, Sugiyama worked for eight years as a senior conservator of Japanese paintings at the British Museum’s Hirayama Studio in London.

As a participant you will learn about traditional Japanese materials, glues and tools. You also will be trained in lining techniques using a karibari, including both practical application and theoretical knowledge of this famous technique.

Our aim is to provide you with a better understanding of Japanese materials and techniques to facilitate its integration into Western conservation practice.
The workshop also offers a forum for the exchange of knowledge about paper conservation from East Asian and Western cultures. This is a unique opportunity to learn from a Japanese conservator.

You will be provided with a set of original best quality Japanese tools to enable immediate application of newly acquired techniques and facilitate prompt integration into your daily practice.

Hurry! Workshop is limited to 10 participants. Closing date: March 20, 2024

Date: August 26 – 30, 2024 (Monday through Friday) Instructor: Keisuke Sugiyama
Language: English
Location: Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, München
Fee: 950 Euros (including materials, Japanese tools, evening reception)