Handmade / Handcraft workshops in Japan Page 17

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[Where? ?] → You can experience calligraphy and create your own original T-shirt in Asakusa! [How? ?] → Even though it is a calligraphy experience, it comes with an original practice sheet that explains the mechanism of calligraphy, so experienced people can instantly refresh their memories, and children who are trying it for the first time can start having fun! [What can you do? ?] → Baby's photo or handprint, and the name written by the parents in calligraphy will be made into clothes or handkerchiefs! → A special T-shirt that is one of a kind in the world is completed with a photo of your loved one and the words you wrote! → For those who want to experience nostalgic calligraphy with their family and children. → For those who want to use it as a short break after lunch in Asakusa. → For those who want to put their memories and important messages into a special piece. Calligraphy experience by experienced staff, with the latest printing technology for a safe finish. Why not give your precious memories a shape?

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

Clay has a mysterious power. When you touch the clay, everyone returns to their childhood and plays with all their might. The cool clay warms in the palms of your hands and takes on a shape that fits the person's hand. With your close friends, or sometimes alone... In a hut where the birds' voices fall and a fresh breeze passes through, you can play with the clay at your leisure. Enjoy such a luxurious time. A must-try for sake lovers! Making sake cups using soil from Yamada Nishiki rice fields♪ Those under 20 years old can choose to make sake cups or plates. Please note that the fees for each are different. Support is available in Japanese and English. We will respond carefully so that you can enjoy the experience even if you do not speak the same language. ~Experience flow~10:00/14:00 ① Artist Takuta Fujimura will explain and demonstrate how to make works using Yamada Nishiki clay (about 15 minutes) ② Use a hand wheel to make a sake cup of your choice using the ball-making method on a table. ③While the pieces are drying, you can view the climbing kiln and Mr. Fujimura's work. (You can also purchase them) 11:45/15:45 ④The dried pieces are beveled, signed, and the tour is over. *The pieces will be completed after one month and will be delivered by mail. (Shipping included) You can also pick them up directly at the kiln.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
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"Kanazawa Colored Light" is a soothing light. It is a free-standing light that gives off a gentle light. The seven-colored LEDs will soothe your soul. It is assembled by cutting washi paper and pasting die-cut parts. The venue, "Teramachiya Fuushinan," is a Kanazawa townhouse that was renovated from a 100-year-old building. Surrounded by over 100 types of wind chimes from all over Japan, you can create your own original light.

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• Age 10～Age 100
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AGES BASE is located in the "Okinawa Craft Forest", about 15 minutes by car from Naha Airport. Okinawan wood is turned into an original pen & keychain! Why not experience the fun of "craftsmanship"? You can also choose different experiences for each group! ⚫︎Pen making and polishing experience (time required: about 60 minutes) Use a woodworking lathe to polish the shaft of a wooden pen with sandpaper. Each time you polish it, the wood surface becomes smoother and you can create your own original pen while enjoying the changes in the beauty of the wood grain. ⚫︎Pen making and carving experience (time required: about 120 to 180 minutes) Use a woodworking lathe to carve the shaft of a wooden pen with a bit (blade) into your favorite shape. Make a completely original pen while enjoying the beauty of the wood grain. ⚫︎Keychain polishing experience (time required: about 40 minutes) Use a woodworking lathe to polish the shaft of a wooden keychain with sandpaper. Each time you polish it, the wood surface becomes smoother, and you can enjoy the changes in the beauty of the wood grain as you create your own original keychain. ⚫︎Pen & Keychain (Time required: approx. 120-180 minutes) You will create a total of two items, a wooden pen and a keychain, using the same wood. The wooden pen's shaft is carved into the desired shape using a cutting tool, and then polished to finish. The keychain is polished to finish.

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

You can make stylish chopsticks and hair accessories even for the first time. Mysterious shining mother-of-pearl work from any angle! Children from the age of 6 can participate. This is the only place in Nagano Prefecture where you can experience mother-of-pearl work. Why don't you make your own one-of-a-kind seashell chopsticks as a souvenir of your trip? The experience time is 1 hour 15 minutes to 30 minutes, and you can take it home on the day. There is also a cafe inside the facility, so you can enjoy delicious coffee. You can also use mother-of-pearl in various shapes such as apples and thunderbirds associated with Shinshu.

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• Age 7～Age 70
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In Oura Bay, it can be held all year round regardless of the ebb and flow of the tide and the season. Since it is located on the east coast side, it is protected from the north wind even in winter and is calm. Even beginners can easily enjoy sea kayaking. You can also stroll along the natural beaches, pick up shells and coral fragments, and make pendants. ～ Flow of the day ～ ① Meet at Jugon no Sato. After changing clothes, go to the beach! 10 minutes ② Put on your life jacket on the beach and ask how to row a kayak and what to look out for. 10 minutes ③ Finally board the kayak and depart. You can go well right away. 10 minutes ④ After practicing in shallow water and getting used to it, go a little deeper. You can see corals and fish. 20 minutes ⑤ After sea kayaking, beachcombing. When you find your favorite shell or piece of coral, put it through a string to make it a pendant. 30 minutes ⑥ The experience is over. To change clothes. Thank you for your hard work. 10 minutes

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• Age 7～Age 90
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• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 16:00

This is a Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki pottery experience at Heian Gyokuo Touen. It is held on the first floor of Hotel Emion Kyoto in Umekoji, Kyoto, and is open to families, friends, and couples. You will use gosu (a kind of paint used in pottery) and a brush to paint with a Gyokuo Kiln painter. The artisans of the Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki kilns will gently and carefully guide you. A declaration of traditional crafts throughout Japan! Let's Togei (pottery) with Heian Gyokuo Touen! Notice of price change: The prices of main raw materials have continued to rise, and we have taken various measures to maintain prices, but it has become difficult to maintain the current price system, so we have decided to revise our prices, although we are very reluctant to do so. We appreciate your understanding. [Price change details]・Pottery wheel experience ¥4,400⇒¥5,500・Hand-kneading experience ¥4,400⇒¥5,500・Painting experience ¥3,850⇒¥4,400・Date of change ⇒November 1, 2024*The new prices will apply to reservations made after November 1. (*However, customers who make reservations for November or later by October 31 will be charged the current price.)

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• Age 3～Age 60
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You can experience traditional Japanese culture at Fushimi Inari in Kyoto. At [Akaneya], which is a 7-minute walk from the famous "Fushimi Inari Taisha", you can experience various traditional crafts from small children to grandpas and grandmas. We will add the scent of incense to the work completed by a professional tailor and mail it to your home. How about making memories of your trip?

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You can experience traditional Japanese culture at Fushimi Inari in Kyoto. At [Akaneya], which is a 7-minute walk from the famous "Fushimi Inari Taisha", you can experience various traditional crafts from small children to grandpas and grandmas. "Experience making japamala bracelets" using natural stones. For those who are not good at drawing pictures, we recommend making japamala with thought.

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• Age 4～Age 100
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Even beginners can weave immediately! It's okay even on rainy days! Choose your favorite color from many threads and weave an original tapestry (about 50 cm), which is unique in the world, with a loom. It is a 15-minute walk from Naha Kokusai Dori, and there are many coin parking lots nearby.

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Even beginners can weave immediately! It's okay even on rainy days! Choose your favorite color from many threads and weave the original luncheon mat, which is unique in the world, with a saori loom. It is a 15-minute walk from Naha Kokusai Dori, and there are many coin parking lots nearby.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
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Even beginners can weave immediately! It's okay even on rainy days! Choose your favorite color from many threads and weave an original hat, which is unique in the world, with a loom. It is a 15-minute walk from Naha Kokusai Dori, and there are many coin parking lots nearby.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
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Even beginners can weave immediately! It's okay even on rainy days! Choose your favorite color from many threads and weave the original shawl, which is unique in the world, with a saori loom. It is a 15-minute walk from Naha Kokusai Dori, and there are many coin parking lots nearby.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Even beginners can weave immediately! It's okay even on rainy days! Choose your favorite color from many threads and weave the original muffler, which is unique in the world, with a saori loom. It is a 15-minute walk from Naha Kokusai Dori, and there are many coin parking lots nearby.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

Even beginners can weave immediately! It's okay even on rainy days! Choose your favorite color from many threads and weave two original coasters, which are unique in the world, with a saori loom. It is a 15-minute walk from Naha Kokusai Dori, and there are many coin parking lots nearby.

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• Age 3～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

"Kanazawa Saito" is a healing light. Gentle light overflows from the shade made of the same Japanese paper as the Kanazawa wind chime. Assemble by cutting Japanese paper or pasting die-cut parts. The venue, "Teramachiya Fushinan," is a Kanazawa Machiya that has been renovated from a 100-year-old building. Surround yourself with over 100 types of wind chimes from all over the country and create your own original light.

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• Age 3～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

"Kanazawa wind chime" is a new era wind chime. It features a windshield made of Japanese paper and a clear sound of brass. Assemble by cutting Japanese paper or pasting die-cut parts. The venue "Teramachiya Fushinan" is a Kanazawa Machiya registered in Kanazawa City, which is a renovated 100-year-old building. Let's relax and work on the creation in a mysterious space where wind chimes from all over the country are displayed all over the ceiling.

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• Age 6～Age 90
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• 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00

The teacher will select fresh seasonal flowers to create a box flower. Box flowers are made by packing short cut flowers into a box while considering the color, so even beginners can easily create this arrangement. The teacher will support you so that even beginners can make a wonderful arrangement. It is recommended not only for yourself, but also as a birthday or anniversary gift. Experience flow 1. Explanation of creation: 5 minutes 2. Box flower production: 40 minutes 3. Finishing: 5 minutes 4. Photo shoot: 5 minutes 5. Payment: 5 minutes This lesson is for people 6 years old and above. *Please consult if you would like to participate with children under 6 years old. *Please bring scissors that small children are familiar with. *Please bring bandages in case you accidentally cut your hand. ■Please make a reservation for the number of people who will be visiting. Since our store is small, if there are more visitors than the number of reservations, your companions may not be able to sit depending on the reservation situation. Please be aware of this in advance. *If you leave the stroller next to you, you do not need to include the stroller in the number of visitors, but please let us know. Our shop is small, so we may not be able to leave the stroller next to you. ■The experience fee includes the cost of materials, training fee, seat fee, and consumption tax. For the breakdown, please check "About Fees" and "What is Included in the Fee" in "Activity Details". Prices have risen sharply in recent years, and the price of flowers and materials has risen sharply. Prices rise even more during the peak season for flowers, so the number of flowers will change depending on the season, so we hope you will understand. ■We teach lessons in addition to our florist business. In order to carry out our business, cardboard boxes and materials for arrangements are within the customer's view. Unlike lesson salons, we do not have a room dedicated to lessons, and lessons are held in a room where materials are also available, so we appreciate your understanding. ■We cancel reservations on busy days. We may be able to accommodate you depending on the day, so please contact us by phone. ■We apologize for the inconvenience, but as we are a small-scale business, we may have to answer customers' calls or visit us during lessons. Thank you for your understanding.

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• Age 7～Age 100
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Would you like to make your own "Japanese paper pierced earrings" 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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• Age 8～Age 80
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• 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

"Mizuhiki" is a decorative string used for gift envelopes and gifts. It is a traditional Japanese craft that is processed by coloring and winding kinshi. Recently, it has been arranged into Japanese modern accessories and interior goods. In this course, you will learn the basic awaji knot and plum knot, and combine mizuhiki of your favorite colors to create an original bookmark. You can also make an arrangement rabbit ♪

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 15:00

Using electric powered rattles, make two such as "igligible, small bowl, small plate", choose one and bake! As it is a handy plan that can be done for about an hour, it is recommended for those who are new to the challenge ♪ Staff will support you carefully so that original works can be completed with free thought!

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 15:00

Let's make two such as "tea bowl, hot water only, beer mug, mug, plate, vase, bowl, pasta plate, bowl" using the electric potter's wheel! The staff will support you so that you can create works that you can use everyday. If you use something you made yourself, the taste may change more than usual! ??

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• Age 6～Age 99
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• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Fish (Iyu) or Shisa Urushi Painting Plan This plan allows you to paint your favorite lacquer painting on Yachimun parts. You can choose from the following two shapes. a. Fish (Iyu) Course: Paint your favorite pattern on a fish-shaped Yachimun. You can either copy the sample pattern or paint your own favorite pattern! It is also recommended as a keepsake or gift with a name and date. Once completed, you can take it home as a magnet or strap. b. Shisa Plan: Paint your favorite lacquer painting on a Shisa-shaped Yachimun. You can paint not only Shisa (female and male), but also dogs, cats, frogs, bears, and other animals you like. Once completed, you can take it home as a magnet, strap, or brooch (badge).

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• Age 5～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

Very popular! This is an art experience using marine plastic from Okinawa. Marine plastic waste that has washed up in the ocean off Okinawa is transformed into treasures! You can make a one-of-a-kind keychain. You can enjoy both learning and crafting. It's sure to become a wonderful memory of your trip to Okinawa!

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• Age 3～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

Very popular! This is an art experience using marine plastic from Okinawa. Marine plastic waste that has washed up in the ocean off Okinawa is transformed into treasures! You can make a one-of-a-kind initial keychain. You can enjoy both learning and crafting♪ You can make matching items, or you can make items for each other♪ It's sure to be a wonderful memory of your trip to Okinawa!

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• Age 3～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
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Very popular! This is an art experience using marine plastic from Okinawa. Marine plastic waste that has washed up in the ocean off Okinawa is transformed into treasures! You can make a one-of-a-kind accessory. You can enjoy both learning and crafting. It's sure to become a wonderful memory of your trip to Okinawa!

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

This is a one-time lesson that can be completed in one session. You can take as many courses as you like. This cute candle is recommended for those who love flowers. It is also popular for interior decoration and gifts. ~ Flow of the experience ~ ① First, we will explain the materials and procedures. ②Choose your favorite flower materials such as dried flowers and preserved flowers to create a candle. ③ Tea time while waiting for it to harden. ④Final finishing touches are completed. We will wrap it and take it home. We will provide careful guidance, so even first-timers can feel at ease.

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• Age 4～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

If it is made by hand, it will inevitably look Japanese if it is not made neatly. If you use it regularly, it won't fit well with your daily life. How about making a memorable mug on an electric potter's wheel? I'm sure you'll be able to create a vessel that naturally blends into your daily life. We operate with the idea that we want you to spend a fulfilling "Quality Time". We value each person's time. You can relax and play in the dirt in a relaxed atmosphere. We will support you in creating memories of your trip ☆ - It's okay to fail as many times as you like using the electric potter's wheel! You can use as much clay as you like♪♪・Basic price includes firing fee to complete 2 mugs You can choose the handle of the mug with Cafe black brown glaze or white semi-matte glaze without any additional options. (See plan photo) ・Additional firing OK! If you would like to bake 2 or more items (other than mugs are OK), please let us know when you are finished.・Moved from Shonan Chigasaki. We strive to create a comfortable space.・The owner is a former backpacker who loves hot springs, fishing, surfing, and traveling. Please feel free to come by☆■□Pottery experience□■①Reception Free parking available As soon as we see you, we will welcome you with a smile②Confirm your plan Wear a free apron! Check the experience contents and prices and get started! ③ Start of the experience We provide peace of mind support for first-timers. Lectures are tailored to your level of experience. If you have any requests, such as ``I want to make a mug like this,'' please feel free to do so. go for it. After the customer's molding is completed, semi-drying ⇒ Shaving and processing on a high platform (back side of the vessel) ⇒ Main drying ⇒ Bisque firing ⇒ Glazing (coloring) ⇒ Main firing ⇒ Completion ⑤ Delivery It will be completed in about 1 to 2 months. Direct delivery or delivery available with separate option ☆

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• Age 3～Age 100
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A pottery experience using lava glaze that is probably not found anywhere else in the world. Starting with Lucie Lee in the past, Adam Silverman of NY is famous for lava glaze in modern times. Please search for it. This is the expression of the glaze surface of works that are traded for tens of thousands to 300,000 yen. At MONO FACTORY, I have created a glaze that effervescent glaze that I have sublimated to my own taste after 17 years of failure. The effervescence is large and you can create unique flower pots, objects, and other works. If you are a fan of succulents such as agaves, why not try making one yourself on your way back from Shaboten Park? *Other than the effervescent glaze, it is the same as a regular pottery experience. Please feel free to join us☆*I am currently exploring the possibility of presenting works using this type of expression to the world. This is a limited-time plan. We operate with the idea that we want you to spend a fulfilling ``Quality Time''. We value each and every person's time. You can play in the soil calmly in a relaxed atmosphere. We will support you behind the scenes to make memories of your trip☆・You can fail as many times as you want on the electric potter's wheel! You can use as much clay as you want♪♪ The basic fee includes the firing fee for one piece of work within the size of half an A4 sheet of paper (A5), and you will create one piece of work with a lava glaze (bumpy) finish without any additional options. Normally, the glaze option costs 11,000 yen/piece.・Hand-made work requires 1 kg of clay. You can add 100g/160 yen. ・Additional firing is also OK! If you would like to fire two or more pieces, please let us know at the end. ・We moved from Chigasaki, Shonan. We aim to create a comfortable space. ・The owner is a perennial beginner surfer who loves hot springs, fishing, and traveling. Please feel free to come☆~Experience flow~①Please come at the reception reservation time. ②Confirm the plan contentsConfirm the experience contents and price. Put on an apron (free rental) and start the experience! ③Start of the experienceStaff will carefully support even first-timers. If you have any requests or an image of the work you want to make, please let us know. ④ An announcement will be made 10 minutes before the end of the session. After the customer has completed the shaping, the process will be semi-drying, carving (if necessary), final drying, bisque firing, special processing to make lava glaze, final firing, and completion. ⑤ The finished product will be delivered in about 1 to 2 months.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

This is a one-time lesson that can be completed in one session. You can take as many courses as you like. A cute candle recommended for those who like nature and flowers. It is also popular for interior decoration and gifts. In this lesson, you will be able to make one small size flower candle, which is a soy candle decorated with flowers and nuts. (Additional 1000 yen for L size, wooden core is optional.) ~Procedure of the experience~ ① Think about the design and choose your favorite flower materials such as dried flowers, preserved flowers, and nuts. ② Add scent to the melted wax and pour it into a glass petri dish. ③While the wax hardens, decorate it with the designed flowers. Once the wax has completely hardened, it's ready. ④After the photo shoot time and tea time, you will be able to wrap it and take it home. It can also be scented, so you can enjoy it as an aroma wax. We will provide careful guidance, so even first-timers can feel at ease.

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