Hori Japanese Engraving with Naohiro Yamada

April 2-3, 2011 from 9 am - 5 pm $399 + kit

Register Now - April 2-3, 2010 class


Learn to engrave traditional Japanese patterns borrowed from nature such as cherry and plum blossoms. Learn to write Kanji characters using Japanese methods and engraving tools: Katakiri Tagane and Kebori Tagane. Tagane from Japan are provided as part of the materials kit.

Prerequisite: Fabrication 1 or experience.

Naohiro Yamada will also teach Japanese Chasing, Engraving & Inlay, April 4-8, 2011.


Naohiro Yamada is a master metalsmith who was trained in traditional Japanese metal techniques in a long line of swordmakers. Yamada sensei is a graduate and former instructor of Hiko Mizuno Jewelry College in Tokyo. Today he has his own studio where he teaches, mentors and develops and exhibits his own product line.