Handmade / Handcraft workshops in Japan Page 10

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At the Kanfu Ceramic Center, we always hold a pottery class where visitors can feel free to experience the fun of "handcrafting" and "shrinkage". We offer a variety of pottery experiences from everyday pottery to authentic Bizen pottery. We can accept groups of up to 100 people from 1 person. We offer several types of courses, so you can choose according to your experience and convenience ♪

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Ishigaki island Let's experience Shisa painting at Yaeyama Tourism Service! Since it is handmade one by one in the workshop, choose your favorite one from all the different Shisa and color it colorfully. Works On the day You can take it home. Let's make one Shisa in the world with your sense.

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At the Kanfu Ceramic Center, we always hold a pottery class where visitors can feel free to experience the fun of "handcrafting" and "shrinkage". We offer a variety of pottery experiences from everyday pottery to authentic Bizen pottery. We can accept groups of up to 100 people from 1 person. We offer several types of courses, so you can choose according to your experience and convenience ♪

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This is Ruri Kobo, a workshop in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, where you can experience making accessories. This plan allows you to experience making a snow globe, where glitter and glitter like snow fly up and create a fantasy world. Why not make your own original snow globe using a glass miniature? You can choose your favorite parts and glitter, so everyone from small children to the elderly can enjoy it. ~Experience flow~ ① Reception Reception is at Ruri Kobo on the 2nd floor of Akita Furusato Village. Please be sure to tell us your name. ② Part selection Marbles, shells, and stones are unlimited. As an additional option, you can choose glasswork miniatures (from 550 yen). (There are always more than 100 types of glass miniatures) ③ Arrange them on a glass plate. ④ Decoration Decorate with miniatures, marbles, and shells. ⑤ Wipe all parts with disinfectant. ⑥ Attach with special glue. ⑦ Glitter selection You will be asked to choose 3 types from a total of 16 types. ⑧Finishing Once it has hardened, the staff will add special water and glitter to complete the experience. ~Experience fee~ 3,300 yen (tax included)

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It is a workshop [Ruri Kobo] where you can experience making accessories in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture ♪ This plan is an experience of making a "sun catcher", which is said to bring good luck with the sunshine! Just select the crystal parts, line them up, and pass them through... and you're done in no time! ! You may get lost in the parts that you can use as much as you want! ? ~ What is a sun catcher ~ As the name suggests, it catches the power of the sun and takes it into the room. This diffuses the light and creates a prism (= rainbow). In Feng Shui, the rainbow is said to be a sign of good luck, and it is said to be auspicious when displayed on a sun catcher. ～Experience Flow～ ① Reception Reception is at [Ruri Koubou] on the 2nd floor of Akita Furusato Mura. Please tell us the name of the applicant. ②Parts selection Choose the parts you care about from more than 20 types of crystal parts. 3. Arrange your favorite parts on a special mat while planning the completed design. ④ Pass through the thread and fix the position with a crushing ball. ⑤ Finish Finally, make the hanging part and finish it. You can also use natural stone as an option.

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Ruri Kobo is a workshop in Yokote, Akita where you can experience making accessories. With this plan, you can enjoy making candle holders decorated with flowers, as if they were arranged in water! Put in an LED light or tea candle and light it up to create a gentle flickering light! You can use as many dried flowers and preserved flowers as you like! ~Experience process~ ① Reception Check in at Ruri Kobo on the 2nd floor of Akita Furusato Village. Please be sure to tell us your name. ② Use special tweezers to insert the decorations and flowers you have chosen into the gel part on the side of the decoration glass. ③ Pour in the finishing gel and leave it for 40 minutes until it cools. Once it hardens, it's finished! Put in an LED light or tea candle inside♪ That's it! ~Experience fee~ 3,300 yen (tax included)

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This is Ruri Kobo, a workshop in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, where you can experience making accessories. This plan is a gel candle making experience that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike! Why not make your own candle by putting sand, marbles, shells, and glass miniatures into your favorite glass? ~Experience process~ ① Reception: Reception is at Ruri Kobo on the 2nd floor of Akita Furusato Village. Please be sure to tell us your name. ② Size selection: Choose the size and shape of the glass. ③ Put sand into the glass and create a pattern. ④ Decoration: You can use as many marbles, shells, and stones as you like. As an additional option, you can choose and put in a glass miniature (from 550 yen). (There are always more than 100 types of glass miniatures) ⑤ Finishing: The staff will pour the gel candle into it and it's complete. *What you can make* ・S size: 1,600 yen ・M size: 2,000 yen ・L size: 2,400 yen

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Ruri Kobo is an accessory-making experience center in Yokote, Akita Prefecture. With this plan, you can choose your favorite stones one by one and experience making your own original natural stone accessories. All the stones and metal fittings in the experience corner can be used according to size, so you can make exactly what you want♪ ~Experience process~ 1. Reception Check in at Ruri Kobo on the 2nd floor of Akita Furusato Village. Be sure to tell us your name. 2. Size selection Choose the size of a bracelet, strap, or ring. 3. Design Arrange your favorite stones and metal fittings on a special board according to your size. 4. Thread the string through a rubber band or fishing line. 5. Finishing Staff will finish the work to make sure it doesn't come undone, and it's complete. *What you can make* ・Bracelet: 3,500 yen ・Strap: 1,800 yen ・Ring: 1,500 yen

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This is Ruri Kobo, a workshop in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, where you can experience making accessories. This plan allows you to easily make your own herbarium, which allows you to keep your flowers beautiful forever and display them in a special liquid! Our staff will carefully guide you, so feel free to give it a try. Experience flow: 1. Reception: Reception is at Ruri Kobo on the 2nd floor of Akita Furusato Village. Please be sure to tell us your name. 2. Choose the shape of the bottle: Choose the shape of the bottle. 3. Decorate: Place the selected decorations and flowers in the bottle in order using special tweezers. 4. Pour special silicone oil into the oil bottle. 5. Finish: Close the lid of the bottle and decorate it with a ribbon. There is no waiting time and you can take it home as soon as it is completed. You can also add natural stones or decorate it with tassels as an option. Experience fee: 2,500 yen (tax included)

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At this accessory workshop in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, you can make accessories perfect for fashionable girls, with beads and pearls inside a glass dome that sparkle with every step! ~Experience process~① Check in at Ruri Studio on the 2nd floor of Akita Furusato Village. Be sure to tell us your name. ↓② Select the type and size of the glass dome. Choose the size of a necklace or earrings or pierced earrings. ↓③ Select beads and place them in the glass dome through the hole. We always have more than 20 types of beads in stock. ↓④ Select the type of lid. Choose the color of the special lid from gold or silver. ↓⑤ Attach the lid with a special glue. Once it has hardened, attach the accessory hardware and it's complete♪ *What you can make* ・Earrings or pierced earrings: 1,800 yen ・Necklace: 1,300 yen

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It is a "cactus / succulent plant" group planting experience that can be enjoyed by children and adults ♪ You can experience it outdoors, so you can rest assured that it will not be crowded. Since it is a self-system where you can experience while watching videos and explanations, you can experience it at a low price (starting from 880 yen). In winter, you can experience it in a vinyl box. The experience price is determined by the size of the vessel. A 4-minute walk from the station of Nagatoro, a tourist destination in Saitama Prefecture. ～ Flow of the day ～ ① Staff will explain and select a vessel. The staff will give you a brief explanation. Then choose the size of the container. * About 3 minutes (2) Start the experience Start the experience by referring to the instruction manual and the explanation video. ③ Option selection * If you are not satisfied with what you need, you can select a figure as an option. * Additional cost 100 yen ~ ④ End of experience You can put it in a bag and take it home.

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Why do not you experience the good old tradition Bizen ware at Mugen-an Bizen ware workshop ♪ Bizen ware is a rustic and handmade warmth created by the fusion of the earth and fire, which is a natural combination of carefully baking high-quality clay without glaze. In the vast site surrounded by the rich nature, you can freely use the substantial pottery equipment and enjoy from the twist of the first time to full-scale creation. Small Number of participants We will wait for the use of a group of up to organizations like.

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Let's make a memorial of your favorite dog's handprint! Collaborate with the owner! I wonder if I can do my best to get the bills ~ The work will be baked in about one to one and a half months.

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It is a plan that you can experience three of Kimono, Tea ceremony and Ikebana by chartering. Tea ceremony is a lecturer of Urasenke, Ikebana is in charge of unbearable teacher and explanation in English is also possible.

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• 3～4 hours
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A swordsmith will teach you how to make Japanese knives using blacksmith techniques. Using the same material as Japanese swords, Tamahagane, the forged iron is shaped with a hammer. You can make your own clay holder and add a blade crest. Attach the blade, cut your name on it, and sharpen it to complete it. Although it is a physically demanding job, the swordsmith will be happy to assist you, so don't worry if you are not confident in doing the heavy lifting, such as children or women. You can take photos and videos while working! The trial fee is for one Japanese knife. You can also make one book for two or more people. In that case, please let us know how many people will be participating in the experience when making a reservation. If you are making a reservation for three or more, it will take a little longer. Please arrive with plenty of time to spare before the closing time. We may be able to move the start time forward, so please contact us.

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Would you like to make your own "Kyo Kanzashi" in a nostalgic space? For making memories of your trip to Kyoto, for a girls' night out, or as a gift for your loved ones... You can take the product you made home with you on the day.

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2 minutes walk from Tennoji Station! Horikoshi pottery experience class. We will make an original clock using a method called tatara making. Since a mold is used, even beginners can make satisfying works♪ Size: 16cm (round shape) *Square and elliptical shapes are slightly smaller. The glaze (color applied to the work) can be changed to a high-quality glaze designed by the artist. (Additional charge) Why don't you make your own work?

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Atelier melty 252 offers an experience course where you can casually enjoy making Japanese food samples. Why not create your own original work while experiencing the food culture unique to Kyoto in between sightseeing? You can take your work home as it is. • Time required: It takes as little as 30 minutes to complete. (Including introduction, production, and finishing) It is perfect for travelers who are limited in time while sightseeing in Kyoto. • Target age 6 years old and above (anyone from children to adults can participate) • Features 1. DIY experience: Experience the fun of making a lifelike food sample with your own hands. 2. Travel memories: Take the finished product home on the spot. It is perfect as a travel memory. • Process parts are provided and a small amount of coloring and assembly is done. It is easy to enjoy because it can be completed in a short time. • Difficulty It is designed to be very easy to enjoy. • Possibility of failure There is almost no possibility of failure. It can be enjoyed by people of all ages and genders, from children in elementary school to adults.

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• Age 10～Age 120
• 2～3 hours
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Would you like to try making a traditional onigawara? I have made and restored many onigawara, so I will teach you individually. The size is about the size of a CD case. Time is about 2.5 hours. The time to complete varies depending on the person. It is about 2 to 2.5 hours. Once it is completed, your name and the year of production will be written on it with a spatula, and the experience will end. There are onigawara with open mouths and closed mouths, familiar from the Aun breathing (Aun) harmony, Agyo and Ungyo, so please make the one you like.

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At "Kyoto Shippo Hiromi Art Higashiyama Store," you can experience making a piece of "Kyoto Shippo," a designated traditional craft of Kyoto. This plan allows you to make one of a pendant, strap, obi clasp, or brooch using the technique of "wired cloisonné." The duration is 2 hours.

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At "Kyoto Shippo Hiromi Art Higashiyama Store," you can experience making a piece of "Kyoto Shippo," a designated traditional craft of Kyoto. This plan allows you to make one pendant or strap using a technique called "frit cloisonné." The required time is less than an hour.

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You will spend a whole day making a small scale attached to the Japanese sword. The material is the same as the Japanese sword, and the world's highest grade iron (tamahagane) is used. You can make a soil holder by yourself and insert a blade crest. Attach the blade, cut your name on it, make a scabbard, and sharpen it to complete it. Only at our studio can you experience making a small pattern and sharpening it. You will learn how to make a Japanese sword while working, and you will not know until you experience the work of striking iron to change its shape and create ripples, so I think it will be a great learning experience. We will proceed according to the ability of the person who will experience it, so there is no need to worry about minors and women. Photos and videos can be taken during production! The fee will be the experience fee for one Kozuka. Two or more people can make one. In that case, please let us know when you make a reservation. If you make a reservation for two or more, it will take about an additional hour for each one after the second one. Please join us with plenty of time before the end time. It is also possible to advance the start time, so please contact us. ★We have someone here who can explain things in English, so you don't need an interpreter.

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~Experience flow~ ・Meet at the studio ・Preparation, explanation ・Start production (don't worry, we will give you a thorough lecture!) ・Disband ■ Naha handmade accessory experience! ・A short experience class to make original accessories using the gold lacquer technique! Recommended for beginners and tourists, you can participate casually! ■In this gold lacquer workshop, you can enjoy making accessories using traditional techniques. Let's make your favorite earrings, earrings and necklaces while learning the gold lacquer technique to repair broken pottery. No experience is necessary, so it's perfect for beginners and those interested in Japanese culture! The instructor will support you and help you turn the chipped parts into a unique design. By the end of the session, you will have a one-of-a-kind accessory that combines traditional and modern designs. Take it home as a wonderful memory of your trip! ・Even beginners can easily participate, and you can take the completed accessory home as your own original work! ・It can be enjoyed in a short time, so it is recommended for travelers and first-timers.

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If you visit Hida Takayama, you're sure to see these dolls! Why not try making your own Sarubobo? It's a full-fledged experience that starts with stuffing the body with cotton and then sewing it together with needles and thread, and can be enjoyed by both children and adults. (For children, we ask that a parent or guardian help with the experience.) You can take home the Sarubobo you make in a clear drawstring bag♪ We recommend the way it walks around with the doll hanging from it, which is very cute♪

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• Age 10～Age 100
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A swordsmith will teach you the techniques of Japanese sword making and spend a whole day making a short sword with a blade length of less than 30 cm. During the experience, charcoal cutting, tamaheshi, tsutsubokashi, forging, unbending, fire making, soil placement, quenching, and blacksmith sharpening will be performed. The sword will then be registered and sharpened at a later date, and will be shipped to your home along with a registration certificate. If you select an option, you can also choose a Japanese sword such as a wakizashi (large) (small), katana, or tachi. Registration, packaging, and shipping fees are all included in the price. *Due to the Firearms and Swords Possession Control Act, the swordsmith will engrave the swordsmith's name on the sword. It is possible to engrave the participant's name as well. In addition, registration and sharpening are required, so it will take 6 to 9 months to deliver the sword. *The address, name, and phone number are required for the owner's details for the registration review and for shipping the finished product. If they are different from those registered with Activity Japan, please be sure to contact us here. If there is no contact, we will register and ship the sword as is. *If shipping overseas, please check for yourself whether the country can receive Japanese swords. In addition, export procedures, packaging fees, and shipping fees will be required separately. The amount varies depending on the country, so please contact us in advance. Payment will be made in cash on the day. *Damaged or scratched acrylic cases cannot be repaired, so please handle them carefully.

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Ishigaki island Coral at Yaeyama Tourism Service Photo frame making Let's experience! You can make your own photo frame using "Seagrass" in which corals, shells, bottles, etc. are rounded by waves. The staff will support you, so beginners and small children are safe ♪ Works On the day You can take it home. Create one coral photo frame in the world with your senses.

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Ishigaki island Let's experience making coral lamps at Yaeyama Tourism Service! Combine "seagrass" with corals, shells, bottles, etc., rounded by waves. The staff will support you, so please feel free to consult us about design and production methods ♪ Works On the day You can take it home. Create one coral lamp in the world with your senses.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 15:30

This plan is not seen much elsewhere, where you can make glasswork and glass beads for 2.5 hours. You can make about 30 to 50 balls, from small to large! Even beginners can make smaller ones more easily, so start by making small glass beads, and when you get used to it, try making larger ones. It's not scary because it is made with a small burner. You can choose the color freely, so leave it to yourself to complete and create your own cute original work. *We ask you to make it within your limits. If you think you can do it, we will teach you the pattern, but if we judge it to be dangerous, we will make it within your limits. ☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★【Price】 5,400 yen. 【Experience time】 Maximum, about 150 minutes. 【Clothing】 There is no particular designation, but please come in clothes that you don't mind getting a little dirty. 【Age】 From 3 to 80 years old Anyone, regardless of age or gender, can enjoy it. 【What to bring】 There is nothing in particular, but if you are worried about getting dirty, please bring an apron. *We try not to get too dirty. Rental costs 400 yen.

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This is an experience where you can make your own original glass using the sandblasting method. You can choose from about 15 types of items, such as glasses, beer glasses, cups, and wine glasses. We also have red and blue colored glasses in stock! ◇◆What is sandblasting◆◇ A method of blowing special sand onto glass, grinding the surface, and carving it into the glass. You can arrange the pattern on the glass to your work. You will have a one-of-a-kind original work. At Chiyono, we use special sand for the experience! Basic sticker pasting is easy to do and can be finished in a short time. Even beginners can easily make sandblasting. Just blow sand with an air gun and you're done! It's a process that anyone can easily do. ◇◆Great points♪◆◇ You can take home the work you made during the experience on the same day. On the day you make it, you can pour a drink into the glass and have a toast! The pattern will emerge beautifully! You can use it forever! [Additional charge] +300 yen for sticker processing cut with intermediate level scissors. Cutting with a utility knife/advanced stickers +500 yen. If you want to learn about patterns, you can draw your own original pattern and cut it out with a utility knife! ☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★ [Price] 3,980 yen [Experience time] About 1.5 hours [Clothing] There is no specific requirement, but please wear clothes that you don't mind getting a little dirty [Target age] From 3 to 80 years old Anyone, regardless of age or gender, can enjoy this experience. ☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★ [What to bring] There is nothing in particular, but if you are worried about getting dirty, please bring an apron. *We try not to get too dirty. *Rental aprons (400 yen extra) are available.

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• Age 11～Age 100
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• 11:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 18:30

"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. ☆ The electric potter's wheel experience makes you feel like a potter ♪ I was surprised at the movement of the soil as if it were alive! ☆ The staff in charge of the ceramic art course will give a polite lecture ☆ Yu Kobo's original textbooks and teaching materials are prepared ☆ ① Teacup ② Hot water only ③ Free cup ④ Small plate ⑤ One customer is produced from a small bowl. * Experience date, management number, etc. will be engraved on the back of the work. ☆ You can enjoy home-cooked rice in the finished container ♪ ☆ The completed work will be handed over about one month to one and a half months after the experience date. ☆ If you have any concerns about the production of your work, please feel free to contact us.

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