THE ESSENCE OF VIETNAMESE CRAFTSMANSHIP - DUONG LAM LACQUERWARE
THE ESSENCE OF VIETNAMESE CRAFTSMANSHIP - DUONG LAM LACQUERWARE
EXPERIENCES AT THE COMMUNAL HOUSE
Lacquer bracelets
Lacquer calligraphy paintings
Ceramic painting
Woodblock prints
Bamboo dragonfly painting
Straw animal making
EXPERIENCE JOURNEY
1. Welcome
Guests are welcomed at the communal house gate, given a brief introduction to the space and visiting regulations, and shown to their seats.
2. Learn about the history of Ha Vi Communal House
A general introduction to the history of the communal house and its connection to the Vietnamese lacquer craft.
3. Incense offering
Participate in a solemn incense offering before beginning the experience activities.
4. Brief introduction to lacquerware craft
A brief introduction to Vietnamese lacquerware: its origins, characteristic materials, and its place in traditional and contemporary fine arts.
5. Get familiar with materials & tools
Get familiar with basic materials such as lacquer substrate, lacquer, eggshell, and some specialized tools; observe finished lacquerware samples.
6. Eggshell inlay experience
Directly practice the eggshell inlay stage on a lacquer substrate: • Arrange the eggshells • Use a hammer to tap and create a surface with appropriate rhythm and force • Participants are guided step by step throughout the process.
7. Check-in with your lacquerware piece
Take photos and capture the moment with the lacquerware product you made yourself in the village communal house space.
