Kazuko Mukoyama Exhibition Workshops

Sushi Making in the Historic Hermitage Kitchen
Instructed by: Andrew Meredith
Saturday, January 30, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Join us in the charming Hermitage Kitchen and learn how to make your own sushi. Japanese food expert, Andrew Meredith, will lead you through each step from how to slice the fish and vegetables, flavor the rice, and roll the sushi.  Follow up your hard work with a scrumptious snack!
$20 for members* + $15 materials fee
$30 for non-members + $15 materials fee
The sushi workshop originally scheduled for January 30th has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 6th 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Due to popular demand we have opened a second sushi making workshop scheduled for Saturday, February 20th 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Sushi Workshops are now Full

Japanese Kite Making Children’s Workshop Instructed by: Kate Gebler Ages: 6 - 12 years old Saturday, February 13, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Let’s go fly a kite! Get ready for the warm weather by making your own Japanese style kite. We will begin by creating your own design for the kite and block printing paper. Then build the frame with dowels.  Enjoy your creation by flying the kite on the beautiful grounds! $30 for members* + $15 materials fee $40 for non-members + $15 materials fee Register for this Workshop

Japanese Sume-I Painting for Beginners Instructed by: Su-Ying Lam Sunday, February 7, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Join accomplished Sume-I painter Su Ying Lam for an afternoon of painting in this traditional Japanese style using fine bamboo brushes, ink, watercolor, and rice paper.  Finish with a beginner’s masterpiece ready to frame. $30 for members* + $10 materials fee $40 for non-members + $10 materials fee Register for this Workshop

Origami Workshop Instructed by: Rich Gray Year of the Tiger Saturday, January 23, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Hearts, etc: Valentine’s Day Origami Saturday, January 30, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Asian Dragon Saturday, February 13, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Japanese Paper Dolls Saturday, February 20, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Cost per Workshop $15 for members* + $3 materials fee $25 for non-members + $3 materials fee Register for this Workshop

Raku Kiln Firing Instructed by: Pamela Lassiter Saturday, February 20, starting at 11:00 a.m. Experienced potters take this chance to get new results with the Raku firing method.  Pieces need to be made with Raku clay and be no larger than 10 inches. Each student should come with three pieces already bisque fired.  Please call for further information regarding glazing. $35 for members* + ready to fire pottery $45 for non-members + ready to fire pottery Register for this Workshop

*Members at the Household Level and Above Receive Discount

Exhibition Lecture

The Art of Kazuko Mukoyama
Lecture presentation by Professor Agnieszka Whelan
Saturday, February 13, 2:00 p.m., Central Hall of Museum
Professor Agnieszka Whelan of the Old Dominion University Department of Art and Institute of Asian Studies will present the intriguing evolution of the art of Kazuko Mukoyama. Professor Whelan will enlighten guests with an overview of contemporary and traditional Japanese art and how these motifs are represented in the body of work on display in the Hermitage Galleries. Space is limited. Reservations are required.

$8 for members (Members at ALL levels receive discount)
$10 for non-members
Register for the Lecture

For more information on workshops at the Hermitage contact Public Programs at 757-423-2052 x 203.

Hermitage Museum & Gardens
7637 North Shore Road
Norfolk VA 23505

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