Handmade / Handcraft workshops in Japan Page 20

• Age 2～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 12:30

[Food Replica Art] Experience making realistic food replicas, from sushi to desserts. Use your creativity to create attractive handmade souvenirs. ① Learn the techniques of food replicas Experience the techniques of making Japanese food samples, known for their precision and realistic details. Learn techniques to make miniature replicas, often seen in restaurant and store displays throughout Japan, from sushi to desserts. ② Handmade experience Our friendly staff will guide you from shaping the food to adding color and details. It's a fun and educational experience that everyone can enjoy! ③ Takeaway The completed food sample will be carefully packaged, so you can take home a souvenir of Japanese craftsmanship. ④ Commemorative photo Keep your memories with a special photo. You can take home not only food samples, but also cherished memories.

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We offer a variety of "tonbo beads" unique to Otaru, the city of glass. Choose a glass dragonfly ball with your favorite color and design from among them. Then, we will make it into a necklace, strap, or bracelet according to your preference. Why not try wearing the glass decorations inherited from Japan's Heian period as modern accessories?

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It seems that many glass crafts have been passed down from ancient Egypt. Among them, fusing has a finish reminiscent of a mosaic pattern. Glass chips called millefiori are lined up on colorful plate glass. After that, when it is fired in an electric furnace, the glass melts and the colored patterns look like mosaic art. Why not use the finished product to make your own accessories or chopstick rests?

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• Age 8～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
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Beginners are welcome♪ You can create art using resin. Anyone can easily create a wonderful work! Enjoy the ocean of your memories as an interior decoration for your home. It's also perfect as a gift♪★Experience content★￣￣￣￣￣￣￣～Ocean resin art～Paint on a postcard-sized mini panel and create wave art with resin. The ocean will have various expressions, such as large waves that spread across the entire panel and calm waves. Complete your own original work that is one of a kind in the world. We hope you will feel the power of the ocean by adding color to the entrance of your home or as a small accent in your room♪※The completed work will be mailed to you by cash on delivery at a later date. ★Recommended for★￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣＊People who love the ocean＊People who want to make their own artwork＊People who want to give handmade gifts★Experience process★￣￣￣￣￣￣￣1. Choose the color of the ocean2. Paint the panel with paint3. Pour the resin4. Draw the wave lines5. Draw waves with a heat gun★Price★￣￣￣￣6,500 yen (tax included)★Experience date★￣￣￣￣￣￣Please check the reservation calendar♪★Experience time★￣￣￣￣￣￣10:00-11:3012:30-14:0015:00-16:30 (Production time: about 1 to 1.5 hours)★Recommended age★￣￣￣￣￣￣8 years old and above★Introducing the instructor★￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣I'm AKINA, a resin artist/instructor. I love watching the ocean and traveling to resorts, and I've continued to get power and healing from the various oceans of the world. Sunsets, in particular, show different colors depending on the place and time, and I feel the power of nature that cannot be expressed in words. After graduating from university, I built a career as an interior designer, but when I first learned about marine resin art, I was fascinated by this special technique of art that expresses the sea, and began creating it on my own. For those who work hard in the city, those who miss the sea in their hometown, and those who find comfort in the atmosphere of resorts == ...

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• Age 8～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
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Trial fee: ¥3,500 ~ *Plan fee is the lowest price (Shell Light). You can decide what to make by looking at the samples on the day. The difference will be calculated on-site. [Experience menu]・Shell light ¥3500・Accessory case ¥3500・Photo stand ¥3800～・Hexagonal good night light: ¥4000～・Hexagonal good night light + construction work - Hanging lamp wiring with cord (E12, 10W (with equivalent LED bulb) + ¥2,000, battery-powered light (with hanging base) ¥5,500, clock (small) ¥4,500 *Prices include material costs. Prices vary depending on the design. [Experience time] 2 hours ~ Varies depending on the design. [What to bring] There is nothing special, but there will be some detailed work, so if you need glasses, please bring them. [Notes] *A soldering iron will be used for the experience. To prevent injuries and burns, elementary school children must be accompanied one-on-one by a parent or guardian. We strive to provide a smooth service after your arrival, but please note that you may have to wait a while during busy times. *We strive to provide smooth service after your visit, but as we only have a small number of staff, you may have to wait for a while. Please note that there may be a short wait during busy times. [Experience time] 2 hours ~ Varies depending on design. You can take it home after completing it. [What to bring] There is nothing special, but there will be some detailed work, so if you need glasses, please bring them.

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• Age 5～Age 100
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• 10:00

It is a full-scale experience plan that weave fabric of 15 cm × 15 cm size with beautiful silk thread and woven fabric with 15 cm × 15 cm size (there are individual differences in finished size, there are times when weaving more.) Compared with other fabrics, warp yarns I will play the warp thread with nail scratches (slurp) and shut (hi) in order to stretch it strongly. At that time, you can hear a comfortable sound like playing the koto at the boundary between the warp and the fabric. Enjoy everything from Ya traditional crafting techniques, shining silk, and the sound of threads.

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• Age 6～Age 99
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• 13:00

The main production area is the "Kuroe district" in Kainan City, which is a traditional craft handed down in Wakayama Prefecture, which prospered as the castle of the Tokugawa Gosanke family. Together with Aizu lacquerware and Yamanaka lacquerware, it is said to be one of the three major production areas in Japan. Making your own chopsticks using "lacquer" taught by the craftsmen of "Kishu lacquer ware", which is said to be one of the three major lacquer ware. Put the design in "lacquer" instead of paint or ink. Even beginners can rest assured that the craftsmen will teach you directly. The rice you eat with the finished My chopsticks is surely exceptional. ～ Flow of the day ～ ①Please choose your favorite chopsticks. * Prices vary depending on the type of chopsticks. ② After drawing a picture or letters with lacquer, sprinkle metal powder on it. ③ When you wipe it quickly, the lacquer you drew turns into gold in an instant! * Be careful not to get a rash because lacquer is used.

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• Age 8～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:45 / 13:00

About 40 minutes by car from Hakata. In a pottery workshop surrounded by rich nature, you can experience pottery making a matcha bowl and matcha tea. We are proud to be able to enjoy plenty of leisurely time that you can not taste in the city center. Please come to heal your heart tired of concrete and exhaust gas. Lessons in English are also available, so we can accommodate customers from overseas. Nearby are Hot spring, a hot spring outdoor bath, Nakanoshima Park along the river, and a delicious handmade bread workshop. Please enjoy Nakagawa city full of charm of nature.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Using colorful resin clay (polymer clay)Making accessories is. You can make two types of accessories you like, such as necklaces and earrings. Vivid color is characteristic of polymer clay. Because it is clay, it is easy to mold and can be made in free form. Let's make original accessories while having fun together!

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A new glass art craft! Special color film is relatively resistant to sunburn. When bathed in sunlight, it looks like stained glass. You can enjoy the magical craft of color film, which is said to have originated in England. Our store is the only place in Otaru where you can have this experience!

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• Age 10～Age 100
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• 11:15 / 12:00 / 12:45 / 13:30 / 14:15 / 15:00 / 15:45 / 16:30 / 17:15 / 18:00 / 18:45 / 19:30

[Custom-made fragrances] We are a store specializing in custom-made fragrances from Kyoto. There are dozens of fragrances in the store, depending on the season. From these, you can choose your favorite scent. We will actually test the scent of your choice by spraying it on Muette. There are no restrictions, so please try it until you are satisfied. We mix the scent while talking with our staff to create a special scent just for you. Finally, ask them to name the fragrance. Attach a label with the name given by the customer. The creation of a unique fragrance in the world. Each scent is created by hand and is truly a scent that is unique to me.

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A music box that plays simple tones.It's also cute as an interior decoration. It can be enjoyed by everyone from small children to adults. Please choose from the following three types.・Glass pressed flower music box & bookmark production experience ・Wooden craft music box production experience ・Miniature topping music box production experience

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• Age 6～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

Draw calligraphy or a painting and have it turned into a traditional Japanese "kakejiku" (hanging scroll). By finishing it as a kakejiku, your work will be beautifully preserved for over 100 years and will become a lifelong memory to decorate your home. By turning your handmade work into a kakejiku, you can experience Japanese culture in depth. Our company was founded in 1936 and has been providing traditional crafts for over 80 years. By drawing calligraphy or a painting with a brush and ink, you can enjoy a unique Japanese experience. Kakejiku uses techniques with over 1000 years of history to create a work of wabi-sabi that is refined for beauty and preservation. You can choose to make a full-fledged kakejiku or a simple magnetic tapestry, and take home the work you made that day.

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• Age 3～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00

Experience the beauty and history of traditional Japanese paper that is over a thousand years old! A workshop where you can experience Japanese paper making. Starting with an explanation of washi making, you can experience how traditional washi is made from wood. In the workshop, we will make postcards with two different designs, Falling Water Paper, and A5 size paper. While the washi is drying, we will offer Japanese sweets along with a unique "washi tea". The mascot cat “Kami” will always welcome you at the shop! ~Procedure of the experience~ ① Briefly explain the flow of the workshop (5 minutes) We will briefly explain the raw materials for washi paper. ②Experience the process of making washi paper, including ``peeling'' the outer layer of the mulberry tree and ``beating'' the wood fibers. (20 minutes) We will briefly introduce the process of making washi paper with a demonstration. ③Handmade washi paper making (60 to 80 minutes) A ​​total of 4 sheets of postcard size (fortune, gauze, falling water) and A5 size washi ④Press and dry by machine. In the meantime, washi tea time (20 minutes).Wait for it to dry while eating washi tea and Japanese sweets.⑤Complete the surveyAfter completing the survey, we will give you a dried washi postcard and the workshop will end.

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• Age 10～Age 75
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00

Experience Japanese tradition and create your own creations! Mini origami lamps are made by folding several sheets of handmade Japanese paper into a bellows shape and gluing them together. When a small lamp is inserted into the bellows-shaped washi paper, it emits a gentle and warm light. When the bellows is closed, it resembles a closed book, and the obi is decorated with a mizuhiki knot. You will create a one-of-a-kind origami lamp piece in the world. Lastly, we will serve Japanese sweets along with "Japanese paper tea" that is not available anywhere else! Mizuhiki is a traditional paper string made of twisted Japanese paper wrapped in nylon or film. Did you know that each knot has a meaning? Once you know the meaning of the knot, it's the perfect gift. Washi paper is lightweight and durable, making it ideal for artwork and interior decoration. Learn about traditional Japanese crafts and their techniques, and create your own original work.

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• Age 12～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Please contact us if you are a group of men only, as we may be conducting a dressing experience for women only in a separate room. **** Experience the traditional techniques of Iwatsuki, Saitama City, a town of dolls with over 100 years of history. Edo Kimekomi doll making. Choose your favorite color and pattern from over 10 types of kimono fabric and create a one-of-a-kind original doll. Beginners are welcome. Anyone who can use scissors and a drill can complete the experience in about 2 hours. You can take the completed doll home on the day. Doll making in a modern Showa-era room and a talk about dolls by a guide instructor. Seasonal top-quality sweets and tea included. **** Traditional techniques handed down since the Edo period in Iwatsuki, Saitama Kimekomi dolls Kimekomi dolls are a traditional craft handed down since the Edo period. A wooden carved doll with grooves is sandwiched with fabric using a special spatula to make it look like it is wearing a costume. ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊While working as a tourist guide in Iwatsuki, the town of dolls, leading walks around the town and hosting events, he became fascinated with doll culture and learned how to make Kimekomi dolls. He conveys doll culture to people of all ages through doll making. We incorporate tea time into the painstaking work and value a friendly atmosphere. We do not provide English support, but we do cater to foreign tourists. ■Experience duration/ Approximately 2 hoursPlease choose your desired time when making a reservation. Please choose between 11am and 4pm. However, if you would like an early morning or evening session, please contact us separately. ■We accept reservations for other experiences from 2 people up to a maximum of 8 people. Only those participating in the experience are allowed inside the store. (Caregivers excluded)

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• Age 20～Age 70
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Would you like to make cute clothes for your dog? Easy to do even for beginners! Knit sewing and dog tank top making trial lesson! No invitation to join ♪ This is a one-day trial lesson. ≪Course Content≫ Knit sewing allows you to enjoy making clothes for dogs and cats easily, neatly, and stylishly! This time, we'll be making tank tops for dogs and cats.It's easy to finish using a knit sewing machine.Most people say, ``It's easier than I expected!'' or ``It was fun!'' You will be pleased. Please feel free to come empty-handed. At Butterfly Dogcany, we offer hands-on classes in which you can make your own pet wear, which you can wear not only for your dog or cat, but also for all kinds of other pets. Why not enjoy the sewing experience while imagining your cute pet wearing it? The lessons are taught by the owner, who has a background in haute couture, so the results are very nice. The instructor can speak English at a daily conversation level. I'm still learning, so please speak slowly.

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• Age 20～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 16:30

Would you like to make your cute pet's ``ninja costume'' in the perfect size? At Butterfly Dogcany, we offer hands-on classes in which you can make your own pet wear, which you can wear not only for your dog or cat, but also for all kinds of other pets. Why not enjoy the sewing experience while imagining your cute pet wearing it? The lessons are taught by the owner, who has a background in haute couture, so the results will be very nice ♪ The instructor can speak English at a daily conversation level. Since he is still learning, please speak at a slow pace.

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• Age 12～Age 100
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Please contact us if you are a group of men only, as we may be conducting a dressing experience for women only in a separate room. **** Experience the traditional techniques of Iwatsuki, Saitama City, a town of dolls with over 100 years of history. Edo Kimekomi doll making. Choose your favorite color and pattern from over 10 types of kimono fabric and create a one-of-a-kind original doll. Beginners are welcome. Anyone who can use scissors and a drill can complete the experience in about 2 hours. You can take the completed doll home on the day. Doll making in a modern Showa-era room and a talk about dolls by a guide instructor. Seasonal top-quality sweets and tea included. **** Traditional techniques handed down since the Edo period in Iwatsuki, Saitama Kimekomi dolls Kimekomi dolls are a traditional craft handed down since the Edo period. A wooden carved doll with grooves is sandwiched with fabric using a special spatula to make it look like it is wearing a costume. ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊While working as a tourist guide in Iwatsuki, the town of dolls, leading walks around the town and hosting events, he became fascinated with doll culture and learned how to make Kimekomi dolls. He conveys doll culture to people of all ages through doll making. We incorporate tea time into the painstaking work and value a friendly atmosphere. We do not provide English support, but we do cater to foreign tourists. ■Experience duration/ Approximately 2 hoursPlease choose your desired time when making a reservation. Please choose between 11am and 4pm. If you would like an early morning or evening session, please contact us separately. ■We accept reservations for other experiences from 2 people up to a maximum of 8 people. Only those participating in the experience are allowed inside the store. (Caregivers excluded)

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• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

The plan is to make a lamp shade by selecting several silk threads from about 200 colors and wrapping them around a wooden frame. A wonderful lamp shade is completed in as little as an hour! A wooden frame is a wooden tool that has been used for generations during weaving preparation. It can be used as a wall-mounted type as well as enjoyed by placing it. The size of the lampshade is 10cm x 10cm x 17cm. On the day You can take it home.

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It is a tour guide tour plan of the "songwriting technique" preservation society which can enjoy the process explanation of the stitch fabric and the appreciation of the work etc. Stitch texture is one of the Nishijin textiles and has the oldest history among them. We do not use any machine, weave with only hands and feet and sensibility of craftsmen. The founder of "The Schedule of Musicians" is a traditional craftsman of the Ruiho monogokeno. You can see the works of such traditional craftsmen and craftsmen or where weaving. It is a valuable opportunity to experience "Nishijin nail scratch binding", one of the world's highest art works.

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• Age 3～Age 100
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Fukuoka In the workshop “Wai 2 I Family 2 (Way Waigaya Gaya)” located on the Itoshima peninsula, which covers the western part of the prefecture, the Genkai Pass, you can enjoy creating works using the mysterious clay “Tedama” that does not burn and harden. Let's finish the work full of originality such as Shisa and mini house.

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• Age 12～Age 100
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We make original accessories using Art Clay Silver (silver clay). You can create a ring or pendant (choose the one you like). Using high-purity silver clay, the finish is 99.9% pure, and it is a full-fledged finish. But as it is easy to mold like ordinary clay, the range of design is expanded. Enjoy the only original Making accessories in the world.

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Using a pre-cut glass, to create the interior items that will accent your room. And mirror glass to be hung on the wall, Fotofure was decorated with stained glass - you can choose from no. Since the use of cut glass, it is ideal for those who wanted to make a stained glass! Beautifully shining stained glass in response to the light, gorgeous directing your room.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours

Melt "Milfiori" using an electric furnace and make a pendant top. Milfiori has the meaning of "thousand flowers" in Italian. Scattered with small glass beads, you can make a beautiful pendant top.

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• Age 4～Age 100
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Use a piece of colorful glass, it makes the original tabletop mirror. Square of Mira - (9 centimeter square), we will paste the colored glass. Work will end in about 30 minutes. Since the colored glass is a safely processed, small children worry! You can participate from kindergarten. Out of the box, let's look forward to the original mirror making a memorable!

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• Age 3～Age 100
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With this plan, you can make a kaleidoscope in 30 minutes. Made of paper yen put the only mirrors in the cylinder in a triangle, the tip of the Akuriruke - the glass pieces placed in the vinegar, it connects with the paper tube. Choose your favorite colored paper and paste it on a paper tube. The tip can be removed, so you can enjoy various materials. The colored glass has rounded corners so children are safe. The structure is very simple, but you can enjoy the world of kaleidoscope!

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• Age 7～Age 100
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• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

“Kiseki traveling around the earth All encounters are miracle, and with all our thoughts in this miracle” At Tabino Kiseki, we actually use things that have never existed or were unlikely, not only from the standpoint of our customers. With that in mind, we are particular about functionality and safety such as dealing with allergies, and we make each one by hand. -Popular workshop where you can make original accessories- You can make leather bracelets, necklaces, earrings, etc. by combining your favorite natural stone / glass parts and chains. Recommended for memories of your trip and gifts for loved ones.

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• Age 7～Age 100
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“Kiseki traveling around the earth All encounters are miracle, and with all our thoughts in this miracle” At Tabino Kiseki, we actually use things that have never existed or were unlikely, not only from the standpoint of our customers. With that in mind, we are particular about functionality and safety such as dealing with allergies, and we make each one by hand. -Popular workshop where you can make original accessories- You can make bracelets and necklaces by combining your favorite natural stone / glass parts and chains. Recommended for memories of your trip and gifts for loved ones.

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• Age 7～Age 100
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“Kiseki traveling around the earth All encounters are miracle, and with all our thoughts in this miracle” At Tabino Kiseki, we actually use things that have never existed or were unlikely, not only from the standpoint of our customers. With that in mind, we are particular about functionality and safety such as dealing with allergies, and we make each one by hand. -Popular workshop where you can make original accessories- You can make bracelets and necklaces by combining your favorite natural stone / glass parts and chains. Recommended for memories of your trip and gifts for loved ones.

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