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Painting Experience

Painting Experience

Experience

Experience and experience
Takasaki Daruma

Painting experience
One time in the morning (from 10:00) and one time in the afternoon (from 14:00)

Handprint making experience
One time in the morning (from 11:00) and one time in the afternoon (from 13:00)

If you would like to make reservations for both the painting and handprint making experiences on the same day, please use the reservation form for the painting experience.
Then, enter the number of people who want to experience handprints in the message box.

We will suspend the painting experience and handprint experience during December and January, as it is a busy period.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

In order for people to experience Gunma's traditional craft, Daruma
In order to give visitors an opportunity to experience Gunma's traditional craft, Daruma, Daimonya holds extracurricular classes for elementary school students, and offers programs such as Daruma painting workshops to allow visitors to experience the traditional techniques.
At the exhibition corner, you can see valuable materials and photos of Daruma dolls that are spreading their wings to the world.

Painting<br />
Experience
ご来店での体験
ndividual and group reservations

Painting
Experience

Handprinting<br />
experience
ご来店での体験

Handprinting
experience

Nakata Classroom<br /> [Extracurricular teaching]
学校向け特別講座

Nakata Classroom
[Extracurricular teaching]

Painting<br /> Experience<br /> Kit
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Painting
Experience
Kit

On-site <br />Painting Experience
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On-site
Painting Experience

Experience

Painting
Experience

The painting experience is a curriculum designed to help participants understand the importance of traditional culture and Gunma's customs through the creation of Takasaki Darum.
The painting experience is a curriculum designed to help participants understand the importance of traditional culture and the customs of Gunma through the creation of the Takasaki Daruma.

After getting an overview of the Daruma doll, participants will watch the teacher's demonstration and then try their hand at painting.
The process takes about 45 minutes, and you can take the completed Daruma doll home with you." "The Daruma manufacturing process is a very sacred place.
This is because the artisans work tirelessly to make Daruma dolls that fulfill the wishes of everyone who buys one.
For this reason, we normally do not allow visitors to enter or observe the Daruma workshop.

course Course

Our craftsmen will give a lecture on their techniques and explain about Daruma.

Our craftsmen will support your experience!
Please visit us for your summer learning experience and memories!

Flow of Experience

  • You will be asked to choose your favorite Daruma doll to use for the experience before the experience starts.
    Please come to the store a little earlier than your reserved time.
  • When you arrive at the store, please tell the staff your name and the number of people on your reservation.
  • For customers in grades 1 to 3 of elementary school, we will provide brush pens for use during the experience,
    so you can feel at ease. (Additional fee of 330 yen)
  1. An artisan will explain the history and background of Takasaki Daruma, Daimon-ya, and the experience.
  2. You will read through our brochure and learn about Takasaki Daruma.
  3. Enjoy your visit.
  4. You will practice drawing a beard using practice paper.
  5. You will actually draw a beard on Daruma's face to complete the work.
  6. A craftsman will write letters of your choice on his belly and back (additional charge: from 330 yen).
  7. The store will send the blessing to the customer
  8. The customer moves to the photo booth for a commemorative photo.
  • Time required: approx. 45 min.
  • From 1,500 yen per person (12cm Daruma doll)
  • Photographs and videos can be taken during the painting experience (except at the workshop). (Photos and videos can be taken during the painting experience (except in the studio).
  • Please contact us and make a reservation in advance if you wish to experience painting. Reservations required.
  • For younger children, please take advantage of the "Handprint Inscription Experience," which allows them to touch and experience the process!
    After the experience is over, a craftsman will write letters on the back of your hand for an additional 330 yen.
Painting Experience
Handprinting experience
Painting Experience
Kit
Nakata Classroom
[Extracurricular teaching]
Capacity

Individuals: from 2 persons
Groups: 10 persons - recommended 40 persons (maximum 120 persons)
Please contact us in advance to make a reservation.
The number of guests is subject to change depending on the spread of the new coronavirus.

Reservation Time

We have one session in the morning (10:00- ) and one session in the afternoon (14:00- ).
Groups of 20 or more people
We accept reservations for private tours from the experience hours during regular business hours (10:00~, 11:00~, 13:00~, 14:00~, 15:00~).
Please call or contact us in advance to confirm the availability of private tours.

Notice to customers who will make a reservation for painting experience

The female priestess "Shinen" of Enpukuji Temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect is supervising the distribution of free postcards of prayed-for "Fulfillment of Heart's Desire".
Picture postcards are a way to give back to customers who come to our store in this day and age.
Let me return the good fortune in the form of a lovely postcard with traditional meaning.

Things to note

The place where you can try your hand at painting is the same place where artisans create Daruma dolls with all their heart and soul to make your wishes come true.
At Daruma-no-hometown Daimonya, we offer the painting experience so that as many people as possible can become familiar with Daruma.
However, we will not allow anyone who does not understand the purpose and atmosphere of the event to try painting." "Those who are under the influence of alcohol.
Those who are judged to be offensive to public order and morals.

 We will not accept your application even after you show up on the day.
 We ask that you understand the meaning of Daruma and its painting, and that you make your own Daruma for yourself.

Please note that the curriculum is subject to change depending on the spread of the new coronavirus.
Trial reservation form

For reservations and inquiries regarding the Nakata classroom (extracurricular lessons), please call us.

Experience

Handprinting
experience

For little ones and adults alike! Easy, cute, touchable experience!

Why don't you choose your favorite Daruma doll (12cm~) from the wide variety in the store and experience handprint making?
Not only your child's handprints, but also your baby's footprints, or your family's handprints.
You can also make a handprint to commemorate your friend, couple, or family!
It takes about 10 minutes.

  • Time required: about 5 minutes per person
  • Experience fee: 500 yen per person (please purchase a Daruma doll of 12 cm or larger when you visit the store)
  • Personalized imprinting by a craftsman is also available. (Additional charge: 330 yen and up).
  • Photos and videos can be taken during the Daruma doll making experience (except in the workshop). (Excluding the workshop)
  • Please make a reservation in advance using the reservation form if you wish to experience this service. Reservations are required.
Trial reservation form

For reservations and inquiries regarding the Nakata classroom (extracurricular lessons), please call us.

Experience

Painting Experience Kit

-You can do it at home! Daimonya's Painting Experience-

We have made a kit for customers who have difficulty in coming to Daimonya.
We've created a kit so that customers who can't make it to Daimonya can experience the Daimonya painting experience!
The kit includes an explanation of the Takasaki Daruma doll, an observation of traditional craftsman Sumikazu Nakata's painting, and an opportunity to practice drawing a beard on an actual Daruma doll.
This kit is designed to give you the same experience as in the store, as much as possible.

  • 1 set 3,800 yen +tax
  • Kit contents
     Daruma doll (12cm) for painting, brush pen for painting, practice paper, instructions with QR code for video (Japanese, English, Chinese)
     Instruction manual with QR code (in Japanese, English, and Chinese)
  • Minimum age: 6 years old
  • Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the workshop.
Trial reservation form

For reservations and inquiries regarding the Nakata classroom (extracurricular lessons), please call us.

Experience

Nakata Classroom [Extracurricular teaching]

-Fully chartered extracurricular lessons-

During the 90 minutes of your time, you will have the opportunity to visit the workshop, learn about the history, and experience painting.
We have accepted more than 100 junior high schools and high schools in Taiwan as well as elementary and junior high schools in Gunma Prefecture.
If you are interested in learning more about our program, please contact us by phone.
Sumikazu Nakata will be happy to take your call directly.

  • Curriculum Contents
    90-minute course (tour of the workshop, explanation of the history, painting experience)
  • Age: 3rd grade and up
  • Fee: 1,500 yen per person
  • Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Trial reservation form

For reservations and inquiries regarding the Nakata classroom (extracurricular lessons), please call us.

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