Traditional Japanese Metal Techniques with Takayoshi Terajima 2026

Afterwards, the area inlay Nunomezogan is shown and practiced. The piece of metal to be worked on is fastened in chasing putty, then the surface of the base material is roughened with a sharp chisel, then a thin metal foil is hammered into this roughened structure and hammered flat. Various patination processes using Japanese recipes are presented and applied.

Course instructor: Takayoshi Terajima holds a master's degree from Tokyo University of the Arts. Among other things, he learned the traditional Japanese techniques of surface design there. He then studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich with Otto Künzli and Karen Pontoppidan. His diploma thesis from 2018 in Munich relates the two cultures. www.takayoshiterajima.myportfolio.com


Date: 02.08.2026-078.08.20265.
Teacher: Takayoshi Terajima.
Place: Freiburg.
Fee: 790 Euros.

Application & Signing up
The Price includes only class fee and the use of Tools. Participants have access to an extensive range of materials for the realization of jewellery. A flat rate is charged for the basic course material.
Additional Materials are paid according to individual need at the end of the course. Tools are provided, some special tools can be purchased after the Workshop. Own Materials and Tools can be used as well.

Reservations become valid with the receipt of a deposit of at least 25% of the course price within 14 days after receipt of the registration confirmation. The remaining amount must be received by the Design Werkstatt at least 1 month before the start of the course. If you withdraw up to 1 month before the start of the course, a processing fee of 25% of the course price will be retained. After that, there is no entitlement to reimbursement unless the participant who is unable to attend provides a suitable replacement.

Travel, accommodation, food and insurance are the responsibility of the participants. If a course has to be cancelled by the Design Werkstatt, amounts already paid will be refunded in full.