Handmade / Handcraft workshops in Japan Page 22

• Age 3～Age 80
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This is a pearl extraction experience at a pearl farm in Ise-Shima, the birthplace of pearl farming.It's fun to extract the pearls and see what kind of pearls will come out! Pearls come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors. You can take out Akoya pearls with a diameter of 6 mm, and if you are lucky, 8 mm in diameter! You can take the removed pearls home with you. You can also make accessories using the pearls. Let's make your own accessories such as pendants, earrings, rings, straps, etc. ♪ (separate fee will be charged) ~ Experience process ~ ① Gathering and reception ② Explanation ③ Pearl extraction experience / Flow of how pearls are made Please watch the DVD.・You will be asked to take a commemorative photo on the raft holding a net containing pearl oysters (in case of rain, the photo will be taken indoors).・Choose your favorite pearl oyster from the net.・Pearls will be extracted from Akoya oysters. - Polish the pearls with salt and cloth. We will measure the size of your pearl. ④If you would like to make accessories, you can choose the metal fittings. (Additional charge) - Our staff will pierce the pearl. Those in the upper grades of elementary school who wish to do so will be able to try their hand at gluing. ⑤ Completed in about 15 minutes after gluing! You can take it home as is.

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• Age 3～Age 80
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This is a pearl extraction and pendant making experience at a pearl farm in Ise-Shima, the birthplace of pearl farming. Enjoy taking out the pearls to see what kind of pearls will come out! Pearls come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors. You can take out Akoya pearls with a diameter of 6 mm, and if you are lucky, 8 mm in diameter! Let's make your own pearl pendant using the extracted pearls ♪ ~ Flow of the experience ~ 1) Gathering and reception 2) Explanation 3) Pearl extraction experience - You will watch a DVD that explains the process of making pearls.・You will be asked to take a commemorative photo on the raft holding a net containing pearl oysters (in case of rain, the photo will be taken indoors).・Choose your favorite pearl oyster from the net.・Pearls will be extracted from Akoya oysters. - Polish the pearls with salt and cloth. We will measure the size of your pearl. ④ Experience making a pendant and choose the metal fittings.・The staff will make a hole in the pearl. Those in the upper grades of elementary school who wish to do so will be able to try their hand at gluing. ⑤ Completed in about 15 minutes after gluing! You can take it home as is.

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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 80
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This is an experience of removing pearls and making paired accessories at a pearl farm in Ise-Shima, the birthplace of pearl farming. Enjoy taking out the pearls to see what kind of pearls will come out! Pearls come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors. You can take out Akoya pearls with a diameter of 6 mm, and if you are lucky, 8 mm in diameter! Let's make matching pearl accessories for parents and children using the extracted pearls ♪ ~ Flow of the experience ~ 1. Gathering and reception 2. Explanation 3. Pearl extraction experience ・ Take a photo with a net containing Akoya oysters on a raft We will ask you to do so. (In case of rain, you will be asked to take a photo inside the workshop) - Choose your favorite Akoya oyster from the net and remove the pearl. - Polish the pearls with salt and cloth. ④ Accessory making experience - Choose the metal fittings for your accessories.・The staff will make a hole in the pearl.・For those who are in the upper grades of elementary school or above, you can experience gluing pearls and metal fittings. ⑤You can take it home on the day. The adhesive will completely harden after 24 hours. Please wait one day to wear it.

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• Age 15～Age 80
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Experience making pearl earrings or earrings at a pearl farm in Ise-Shima, the birthplace of pearl farming ♪ Let's make your own accessories ♪ ~ Process of the experience ~ 1. Gathering and reception 2. Explanation and process of making pearls Please watch the DVD. ③ Earrings or earrings making experience - First, you will choose a pair of pearls.・Please choose the metal fittings.・Our staff will open the hole for your pearl.・Those who are in the upper grades of elementary school or above can experience gluing metal fittings and pearls.・It takes about 15 minutes to bond the pearls and metal fittings. ⑤ Completed in about 15 minutes after gluing! You can take it home as is.

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• Age 5～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

You can wash it and use it again and again! It's an eco-friendly wrap that's kind to the ocean and your wallet. Beeswax has antibacterial properties, so your vegetables will last longer! Protect the beautiful ocean while having fun with cutely patterned wraps♪ [What is beeswax wrap?] Beeswax is a wax secreted from the bodies of worker bees as a material for bees to build their nests. Beeswax wrap is a cloth coated with this wax, vegetable oil, and natural resin. In recent years, it has attracted attention as an alternative to disposable wrap. All materials are organic, so it's safe and secure♪ It can be washed with water and reused, so it's kind to your wallet (usage period: about 1 year). It's made of organic cotton, so it will eventually return to the soil and not become garbage, so it's good for the environment◎ The beeswax and coconut oil used for the coating have antibacterial and natural preservative properties, so food will last longer. In the experience, you will make one small and one medium size, for a total of two pieces.

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• Age 7～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 lampshade. 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 18～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 13:00

This small studio is located 4.8km east of the World Heritage site Himeji Castle, a 15-minute drive away. Why not try a pottery experience in between sightseeing? This is a plan for a 3-hour experience. In the pottery experience, you can make all kinds of tableware (tea bowls, vases, plates, glasses, etc.). Bizen ware clay or a blend of Bizen ware clay and red clay is used, and the pottery is fired in an electric kiln. The firing color is ash-covered or scarlet-striped. *I have been learning English for the past 3 years.

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• Age 3～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

●Indigo dyeing experience at Kyoto Hozu Ai Kobo ・A craftsman who has been holding indigo dyeing experiences for over 1,500 people a year will carefully teach you how to dye, making it a workshop where even beginners can participate with confidence♪ ・There are a wide variety of dyeing materials, so you can bring your own indigo dyeing experience. ・There is a high degree of freedom in design, so you can create truly original works rather than starting from a set design. Let's create an original indigo dyeing work that is one of a kind in the world! *The indigo dyeing experience will be a real indigo dyeing experience using Ryukyu indigo from Okinawa. ●Experience flow (1) We will talk about the indigo dyeing procedure, indigo knowledge, design, and how to tie the dye. (2) We will actually tie the dye and make a design. (3) Enter the dyeing area and start dyeing! (4) Take a commemorative photo with the indigo dyed item you have made. (Only for those who wish to participate)●Indigo dyeing experience information2-15 people can participate at onceThere are time slots at 10:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:00, and the experience lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes●Selectable materials, sizes, and prices(1) Short-sleeved T-shirt (100-160 S-XXXL) 3,850 yen(2) Medium tote bag (width 36 x height 37 x depth 11) 3,850 yen●Access50 Sannotsubo, Hozu-cho, Kameoka-shi, Kyoto Prefecture・20 minutes on foot from Kameoka Station・5 minutes by taxi from Kameoka Station・Approximately 15 minutes by car from Shino IC on the Kyoto Jukan ExpresswayParking available for up to 6 cars●Nearby tourist spots(1) Hozugawa River Rafting(2) Trolley train(3) Sanga Stadium(4) Izumo Taisha Shrine(5) Yunohana Onsen(6) Hozugawa Auto Campground●What kind of workshop is Kyoto Hozu Indigo Workshop? Founded in 1997. Kyoto Hozu Indigo Studio Co., Ltd., a Kyoto indigo dyeing and Ryukyu indigo dyeing studio in Kameoka, Kyoto, revived the mythical Kyoto indigo "Kyoto indigo" in 2015 and branded it as "Kyoho indigo." We are a studio that handles everything from indigo cultivation to dyeing and processing. While providing many Ryukyu indigo dyes to major fashion brands, we also create a variety of specialty products from Hozu, Kameoka using Kyoindigo/Kyoho indigo.

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• Age 5～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:00

◇The studio of Taku Nakano, a famous ceramic artist on TV and in the media. Many celebrities visit. The secret base-like space stimulates your creative desire. You too can try drawing a vessel in a different space. 4 minutes walk from Omotesando Station, free rental of work clothes. ■Taku Nakano Ceramic Arts☆ Minami Aoyama Studio Recommended Points ■① Taku-sensei's studio has an "artist aura that is full on!" that you won't find in other ceramic classes. If you're lucky, you can get one-on-one instruction. ② It's okay to visit after work or dressed in fashionable clothes! . Free rental of work clothes is available, so you can experience the world of vessel making by becoming a ceramic artist. The studio in a different space is photogenic no matter where you take a photo. ③ The rare gold glaze, richness of colors, and firing techniques are the best in Japan. ④ 4 minutes walk from Omotesando Station! The studio has moved to an open-air space to suit the new lifestyle! You can participate in the experience with peace of mind. [Experience Details] ■Contents: Electric potter's wheel experience └Mold 3-5 items of your choice, such as tea bowls, teacups, or plates, from a lump of clay weighing about 2kg. Choose one that you like. You are free to make additional items or change the size or shape. You can choose from a wide variety of glaze color samples. With high skill, you can create authentic works. (*If you fire two or more items, each additional item will be finished for 2,200 yen) [Benefits] ■Discounts available for groups (price per person) ・11,000 yen: Participate by 1 person ・5,500 yen: Participate by 2-4 people

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• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:00

Enjoy making a cup with a constellation appearing on its surface. It is a modern adaptation of the traditional technique known as Hotarute, and when a light is placed inside, the light shines through and appears. Once the shape is created by hand-forming (making the board), the constellation is inserted and the piece is complete. Our staff will provide you with careful support. There is a coordinate template for the 12 constellations, so it is easy to determine the hole positions. Our staff will assist you with the other constellations. ■ Course Outline 1. Preparation and Explanation (10 minutes) 2. Hand-forming (30 minutes) 3. Drawing the constellation and drilling holes (20 minutes) 4. Firing and completion 2 months later * Glazing and firing are left to us

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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 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 18:00

It is a plan where you can experience pottery using 1 kg of clay. Please make your favorite things such as mugs and teacups, hina dolls and kabuto. Ceramics that are loved by everyone are also recommended for wedding presents and gifts. The electric rolling pot that turns when it turns automatically feels like a potter feel free adult My mind! There is also a hand circle, please contact us. It is an at-home classroom.

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• Age 7～Age 99
• 2～3 hours

I use various parts of the plant to get the color on the cloth. Put the dyeing plant in a pot and heat it to make a dyeing solution. Dye the cloth by immersing it in the liquid. Please note that the cloth used for dyeing is silk, cotton, linen and wool products and will not dye cloth made of chemical fibers.

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• Age 13～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

In this course, you can create cute hair ornaments, brooches, earrings, straps and other accessories using Mizuhiki. Even beginners can make at least one, and if you enjoy making things, you can make two. You can make a variety of shapes from a single string, so I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Why not add a one-of-a-kind cute decoration that you made yourself? It also makes a great gift.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Miyama Porcelain Yumi is an experienced recreation facility built in "Satsuma-yaki no Sato Miyama" in Hioki, Kagoshima Prefecture. Currently, we are experiencing pottery experience to 4000 customers a year. In addition, we are also selling merchandise of modern Satsuma Co., Ltd. which runs the hotel, exhibition and sale of works made in pottery and workshops dotted in Miyama.

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• Age 10～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:10 / 21:00

[Explanation of experience plan] Handmade experience workshop! It's like stained glass. Let's enjoy the stained flower made by superimposing the petals of the preserved flower. Stained flowers are made by using preserved flowers and pasting them on an acrylic plate, etc., like stained glass, to make collages. Stained flower is a new flower art created by superimposing the petals of preserved flowers. In 2018, it is a breakthrough technique that was patented, which is rare in the flower industry. Not only flower interiors, but also a wide range of creations that can be added to arrangements and accessories are possible. Experience only once

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• Age 10～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:10 / 21:00

[Explanation of the experience plan] Handmade experience workshop!It's like stained glass. Enjoy stained flowers made by layering preserved flower petals.Stained flowers are preserved flowers that are pasted onto acrylic boards to create collages, etc., similar to stained glass.Stained flowers are a new floral art created by layering preserved flower petals. This is a revolutionary technique that was patented in 2018, which is rare in the flower industry.A wide range of creations are possible, including not only flower interiors, but also arrangements and accessories.[Explanation of the experience plan] Handmade experience workshop! It's like stained glass. Enjoy stained flowers made by layering preserved flower petals. Stained flowers are preserved flowers that are pasted onto acrylic boards to create collages, etc., similar to stained glass. Stained flowers are a new floral art created by layering preserved flower petals. This is a revolutionary technique that was patented in 2018, which is rare in the flower industry.A wide range of creations are possible, including not only flower interiors, but also arrangements and accessories. It allows for a wide range of creative work, including not only floral interiors, but also adding them to arrangements and making accessories.

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• Age 10～Age 100
• 3～4 hours /4～5 hours
• 09:00 / 14:00

You can make your own silver ring. Silver rings are made by cutting and bending silver plates. This is a small group experience course that is limited to one group each time, so you can create pairings and relax with friends, family, or yourself. Beginners can rest assured that special work such as brazing will be carried out by instructors. You can choose your favorite design from the sample rings and have it made. Anyone old enough to use tools can try out the production experience. If it is not completed within the time, we will complete it and ship it at a later date. (Shipping fee not included) Would you like to make a special gift or commemorative silver ring? **Japanese people are not eligible**

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

The circular school building, which was loved as a local symbol, has been reborn as a figure museum! The exhibition room with about 2,000 figures is spectacular. You can appreciate the works of Japan's leading figure makers by themes of "dinosaurs," "animals," "military," "characters," and "Japanese culture." Especially the 1/1 scale dinosaur figure is very powerful! Enjoy the museum unique to Manga Kingdom Tottori! Both adults and children can enjoy it. With this plan, you can enjoy making popular food samples! You can make that "chikuwa parfait" that appears in "Hinabita ♪"! (Approximately 20 to 30 minutes)

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• Age 6～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

[Popular resin wave art experience ★ Beginners welcome] Draw ocean and waves with resin on a popular square (20cm x 20cm) wooden panel. Recommended as a souvenir of your trip to Okinawa, as home decor, or as a gift. [Experience time] Approximately 1.5 to 2 hours [Capacity] Up to 4 people [Experience flow] ① Explanation ~ Preparation ② Paint with acrylic paint to create a beautiful gradation ③ Paint drying ④ Mix color with clear resin and pour it onto the board ⑤ Create white waves with a heat gun ⑥ Decorate with your favorite shells and it's finished! You can add as many shells as you like for free ♪

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• Age 3～Age 105
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:10 / 21:00

[Explanation of experience plan] Handmade experience workshop! Wreath Arrangement Christmas Version This is a handmade trial lesson that you can enjoy while enjoying the Christmas ornaments and preserved flower wreath arrangements.

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• Age 3～Age 105
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:10 / 21:00

[Explanation of experience plan] Handmade experience workshop! Wreath Arrangement Christmas Version This is a handmade trial lesson that you can enjoy while enjoying the Christmas ornaments and preserved flower wreath arrangements.

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• Age 3～Age 105
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:10 / 21:00

[Explanation of experience plan] Handmade experience workshop! Wreath Arrangement Christmas Version This is a handmade trial lesson that you can enjoy while enjoying the Christmas ornaments and preserved flower wreath arrangements.

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• Age 3～Age 105
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:10 / 21:00

[Explanation of the experience plan] Handmade experience workshop! Preserved flower arrangement Tanabata decoration version This is a hands-on experience lesson where you can enjoy making an arrangement of Orihime and Hikoboshi and preserved flowers.

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• Age 3～Age 105
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:10 / 21:00

[Explanation of the experience plan] Handmade experience workshop! Preserved flower arrangement Hinamatsuri version This is a hands-on experience lesson where you can enjoy making an arrangement of the Emperor and Empress dolls and preserved flowers.

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• Age 3～Age 105
• 1～2 hours
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Hagoita [Explanation of the experience plan] Handmade experience workshop! Preserved flower arrangement Hagoita decoration version This is a hands-on experience lesson where you can enjoy making hagoita and preserved flower arrangements.

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• Age 3～Age 105
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:10 / 21:00

[Explanation of experience plan] Handmade experience workshop! Wreath Arrangement Christmas Version This is a handmade trial lesson that you can enjoy while enjoying the Christmas ornaments and preserved flower wreath arrangements.

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• Age 3～Age 105
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:10 / 21:00

[Explanation of experience plan] Handmade experience workshop! Wreath Arrangement Christmas Version This is a handmade trial lesson that you can enjoy while enjoying the Christmas ornaments and preserved flower wreath arrangements.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:10 / 21:00

[Explanation of experience plan] Handmade experience workshop! Wreath Arrangement Christmas Version This is a handmade trial lesson that you can enjoy while enjoying the Christmas ornaments and preserved flower wreath arrangements.

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