For two hours in the afternoon, master mask maker Kitazawa Hideta will be present at the Embassy’s exhibition space, demonstrating his mask-making process from scratch.

Attendees are welcome to join the demonstration at any time throughout the event and can engage with Mr Kitazawa in an open discussion about his craft.

About the artist:

Kitazawa Hideta, a master wood sculptor and noh mask maker from Tokyo, has crafted all the masks displayed in our exhibition. Trained in traditional wood carving by his father, Kitazawa Ikkyo, and specializing in noh and kyogen masks, Kitazawa is recognised as a master craftsman by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. His creations include classical and contemporary masks for both noh and kyogen, as well as innovative shinsaku masks for international productions.

Follow the links below to book your place:
6 September
18 September