Japanese Mask-Making Workshop with Aya Burbanks
The renowned Japanese artist Aya Burbanks is back this year with immersive workshop exploring the captivating world of Japanese mask-making. With over a decade of experience hosting Japanese art workshops at HYPER JAPAN Festival, Aya is passionate about sharing the beauty and cultural significance of traditional Japanese arts.
What You Will Learn
2025 is the Year of the Snake. This year’s 50-minute workshop celebrates the Year of the Snake by creating a personalised Japanese mask featuring intricate snake designs. Under Aya’s expert guidance, you’ll discover the cultural symbolism behind snake while learning techniques to sketch and paint your own unique motif.
All materials are provided, and no prior experience is needed—just bring your creativity!
What You Can Bring Home
At the end of the workshop, you can take home your custom-designed Japanese mask! You can enjoy the rest of the festival with your mask, add a touch of charm to your outfit and take those memories from the festival to your home. Join us for this special workshop and immerse yourself in the timeless artistry of Japanese culture.
Schedule:
| 19th Saturday: | Japanese Mask Making Saturday 1 SOLD OUT | 10:30- 11:20 |
| Japanese Mask Making Saturday 2 SOLD OUT | 11:30- 12:20 | |
| Japanese Mask Making Saturday 3 SOLD OUT | 15:00-15:50 | |
| Japanese Mask Making Saturday 4 SOLD OUT | 16:00-16:50 | |
| 20th Sunday: | Japanese Mask Making Sunday 1 SOLD OUT | 10:30-11:20 |
| Japanese Mask Making Sunday 2 SOLD OUT | 11:30-12:20 |
Special Notes:
* Suitable for beginners from 5 years old. (8 years old and under may need an adult’s supervision or help.)
* You will need a separate HYPER JAPAN Festival 2025 ticket for the same date.
Aya Burbanks
Artist - Sumi-e/Calligraphy & Western art
Aya grew up in Sakurajima Island in Kagoshima, Japan that has the active volcano & one of the most scenic place in Japan. Surround by her art-loving family, she started to learn calligraphy from an early age and her love for art has never stopped growing since then.
As an artist, Aya enjoys all kinds of painting with her specialities in Sumi-e ink painting and Japanese calligraphy – both of which she holds master license. Her favourite Japanese artists are Hokusai and Hiroshige. She has been actively involved with promotion of Japanese traditional culture in the U.K. through her calligraphy and art works & teaching. Her latest commissioned calligraphy works will be displayed at English Heritage site in 2022.
Since the very beginning of HYPER JAPAN in 2010, her Japanese art workshops have been one of the most popular workshops and she is a huge supporter and fan of HYPER JAPAN. For online sessions at HYPER JAPAN, she will share her love of Japanese art & drawing in a form of greeting cards for your special occasions so that you can share Japanese beauty with someone you care.