Handmade / Handcraft workshops in Japan Page 16

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Combine two pieces of die-cut genuine leather to make a palm-sized pouch. You can make an original pouch from a combination of various materials and colors such as enamel, smooth, and shrink leather. The production is easy, there is no need to sew, and we will guide you from all year round as long as you assemble and crimp.

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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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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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Arrange the colorful sand in a transparent container as you like. After laying the base of sand, decorate it with glass accessories. There are lots of dolls, animals, fruits, and various other accessories, so it's exciting. Now, what theme should we choose? A flower garden? amusement park? Your own original candle.

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Why not create your own Ishigaki Island ocean with the trendy resin art? It can be enjoyed by families, couples, friends, or even by yourself, regardless of age or gender. Beginners and children are welcome to participate! It is perfect as a souvenir for yourself as a memento of your trip! We use a heat gun, so the white waves look just like the real thing! There are classic resin arts where you draw pictures on a board, and rare resin arts on glass! [Recommended for the following situations] •The weather is bad and the marine activities are canceled •You want to leave something as a memory of your family or couple's trip •You want to experience it with your children •You want to try making something a little different, etc. [Notes] •We will provide an apron, but it may get dirty, so please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty on the day. •We will use a heat gun, so there is a risk of burns, so if your child is small, you will create it together with your parents. •It will take 2-3 days for the resin to harden, so it will be shipped at a later date.

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• Age 4～Age 99
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What is the indigo dyeing experience? Indigo dyeing is a traditional technique that uses dyes extracted from nature to dye fabrics and clothes in a beautiful blue color. This dyeing method takes advantage of the beauty of natural colors and has the characteristic that the texture improves the more it is used. The indigo dyeing experience class is a great opportunity to learn about traditional culture and find a new hobby. Why not join with your family and friends and create special memories? Experience the joy of creating your own unique item. ◆ Recommended for these people! ◆・Those looking for an indigo dyeing experience・Those looking for a clothing dyeing experience・Those looking for activities in Lake Kawaguchi・Those looking for activities in Fujiyoshida City・Those who want to have their own original items・Those who want to share a special experience with family and friends・Those who want to experience traditional Japanese techniques・Those interested in dyeing and design・Those looking for indoor activities *Please refrain from participating only as a spectator. ●One person: 3,500 yen and up (13 years old and over) : 3,000 yen and up (5 to 12 years old)The above prices are for thin T-shirts. If you would like to dye as an option, you can choose from the options below. (*Additional fees apply depending on the option you choose.) Handkerchief + 500 yen, Tote bag + 800 yen, Stole + 1000 yen Linen shirt + 1000 yen, Linen pants + 1000 yen, Thai pants + 1000 yen The above items can be selected as additional options if you want to dye them. You can touch and check them directly when you visit the store and decide. Please feel free to consult with us. ●Time required: About 1 hour [Features] We dye thin or thick T-shirts using indigo and ink. You can enjoy the single color of indigo or ink, or combine two colors, and dye your favorite design while enjoying the natural colors. An instructor will accompany you during the experience, so please ask if you have a desired design. In addition to T-shirts, we also have hand towels, stoles, handkerchiefs, and eco-bags for dyeing. You can see the materials at the venue and dye them together with the T-shirts if you wish. (*An additional fee will be charged. Also, we may be out of stock. Thank you for your understanding.) [Process] ①Explanation of indigo dyeing ②Selection of dye ③Selection of dyeing method ④Binding of material ⑤Soaking in dyeing solution ⑥Rinsing ⑦Photographing ⑧Delivery of aftercare ◆About receiving your dyed items◆ After your clothes have been dyed, you can take them home as they are. We will explain on the day the precautions for washing. Also, if you are staying nearby on the day, you can pick up your clothes the next day or later. *We hang them up to dry while we store them here, but they may not be completely dry depending on the weather. Thank you for your understanding.

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◆What is wine and grape dyeing experience? ◆Dyeing experience using pumice In this dyeing experience using grape skin "pumice" and flowers, you can create your own work while enjoying the natural colors. The vivid and gentle pink color is very popular with women and children. Since it is a simple process, even small children and beginners can participate with confidence. It is a perfect experience to make memories with your family and friends! [Dyeing experience unique to Yamanashi using wine and grapes] Classes are a great opportunity to learn traditional culture and find a new hobby. You can contribute to reducing industrial waste with environmental consideration. You can also spread the initiative of local production and consumption that utilizes Yamanashi Prefecture's resources. ◆ Recommended for these people! ◆ ・Those looking for a clothing dyeing experience ・Those looking for activities at Lake Kawaguchi ・Those who want to dye in a beautiful, gentle pink color ・Those who want to share a special experience with family and friends ・Those interested in dyeing and design ・Those looking for indoor activities *Participation only for observation is not allowed. ●One person: 3,500 yen and up (13 years old and over) : 3,000 yen and up (5 to 12 years old)The above prices are for thin T-shirts. If you want to dye as an option, you can choose from the following. (*Additional fees apply depending on the option you choose.)Handkerchief + 500 yen, tote bag + 800 yen, stole + 1000 yenLinen shirt + 1000 yen, linen pants + 1000 yen, Thai pants + 1000 yenThe above items can be selected as additional options if you want to dye them. You can touch and check them directly when you visit the store and decide. Please feel free to consult with us. ●Time required: About 1 hour [Features] Dye your favorite items (8 items in total). Please choose your favorite items. You can dye your favorite designs while enjoying the natural colors. An instructor will accompany you during the experience, so please ask if you have a desired design. (※We may run out of stock. Thank you for your understanding.) [Process] 1. Explanation of dyeing using grape skins 2. Selection of dyeing method 3. Binding the material 4. Soaking in dyeing solution 5. Rinse 6. Photograph 7. Handing over aftercare ◆About receiving your dyed clothes◆ After dyeing your clothes, you can take them home as they are. We will explain things to be careful about when washing on the day. If you are staying nearby on the day, you can also pick up your clothes the next day or later. *We hang them on hangers while we store them here, but depending on the weather, they may not be completely dry. Thank you for your understanding. ◆We also have a cat shelter cafe◆ Our store is involved in cat shelter activities, and there are four cats at the dyeing experience venue.

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Due to the nature of the material, silver may tarnish to black on the surface. Works made with "Art Clay Silver ST" are resistant to tarnish and can be easily maintained to maintain the original beauty and shine of silver for a long time. After firing, the silver surface is fine and the product is finished with a purity of over 99%. *ST stands for Slow Tarnish. This is because the moisture on the silver surface combines with the sulfur components in the air to create silver sulfide. This silver sulfide film is the cause of the discoloration to brown or black. The Premium Course is a special menu using Art Clay Silver ST. The production time is longer than the normal experience. It takes 3 to 4 hours. (If there are a large number of participants, the production time may be longer depending on the design. There is no extension fee.) It is difficult to make real silver accessories. But don't worry. An Art Clay Club certified instructor will provide thorough guidance. You can wear it on the day and go home. As with the regular course, you can make rings, earrings, necklaces, straps, and anything you like, freely and in your favorite design. Since there are more materials than in the regular course, you may be able to make something a little larger, a set of earrings and a pendant? You can put in a lot of colored stones. A gift for a loved one. We start by thinking about the design together. We also have design materials such as samples, photos, and texts. If you bring a picture of your own design, we will think together about how to make it. Chains, stones, metal fittings, etc. are charged separately, but you can use them freely according to the design. We have SV925 (sterling silver) chains. 700 yen to 2000 yen Strap parts are free! We have straps in various colors. Tool rental fee is free. You can come empty-handed. Start time can be adjusted. Please contact us.

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You can make an aroma cup that you can enjoy the scent ♪ You can choose the scent of your favorite aroma. You can take the finished work home on that day! Easy access, 5 minutes walk from JR "Musota Station" ☆ You can make your favorite flowers such as dried flowers and artificial flowers. Recommended for interior decoration and gifts ~

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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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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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• 2～3 hours
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It's difficult and fun! Full-fledged adult handmade experience! It's hard to say clearly because we make real silver accessories. That is why we concentrate on forgetting our daily lives. The feeling of achievement when it is completed is unbearable. But please rest assured. Art Clay Club certified instructor will guide you firmly. Course using silver clay (art clay silver)! Authentic silver accessories can be made! Only one silver accessory in the world! Earrings, earrings, necklaces, straps, and whatever you want can be freely made with your favorite designs. Put birthstone colored stones. Carving anniversary and initials. Also a set of earrings and necklace. Start by thinking about design together. Design materials such as samples, photos, and text are also available. If you can bring your own picture, we will consider how to make it.

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"Kobo Seikan" has a workshop, shop, and cafe, and you can enjoy a tour of the Yamanaka lacquerware production site, experience turning the wood, and enjoy shopping, lacquerware, and cafes and sweets. In this course, we will visit the studio (I will explain) ~ Making a vase ~ Lacquerware experience at a cafe (with a drink) Here, the lacquerware craftsmen are working every day. In this experience, you can observe it up close and learn about lacquerware production. The staff will give you easy-to-understand instructions. Next, you will make your own original flower vase using the wood turning wheel and plane that the craftsmen actually use. You can experience full-fledged wood sawing through making single flower vase. Most of the shapes are carved by yourself, so it's a little bit difficult, but it's fun! ! ! A friendly wood craftsman will teach you carefully, so you can make it yourself until the final completion. You will be satisfied. It is fun. After that, you can enjoy drinks made with lacquerware and sweets at the cafe. Please relax and enjoy the lacquerware experience. If you have any questions, feel free to ask the staff or craftsmen. Even small children can participate as long as they can hold a planer firmly. * The information and photos posted may not be the latest information. Please be sure to check in advance before using.

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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 item of your choice from a pendant, strap, brooch, or obi clasp using a technique called "frit cloisonné." The experience takes less than two hours.

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Preserved flowers are made by immersing fresh flowers in a special liquid. It does not require watering or care and can maintain beauty for a long time, and is also recommended for interiors and gifts. Anyone can easily make wonderful works ♪

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• Age 6～Age 90
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[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 5～Age 100
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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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The Yabu City Tourism Association Bamboo Lantern Project is an experience menu that was started to reduce the damage caused by bamboo due to the increase in abandoned farmland as the population ages. You can learn about the damage caused by abandoned bamboo and how to use the cut bamboo. The items you create are used as bamboo lanterns, and this sustainable experience menu is expected to have a healing effect by turning the bamboo damage into a gentle light.

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• Age 2～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:30

We start by splitting real bamboo and making a platform for nagashi somen! We harvest the vegetables to be cooked in the pesticide-free vegetable field and cook them together. The menu is vegetarian (vegan). Enjoy freshly picked seasonal vegetables. Nagashi somen is an experience where you neatly assemble split bamboo and eat the noodles that flow under water. The nagashi somen platform made from real bamboo is very beautiful, fun and a wonderful experience. After the meal, you can also try your hand at bamboo crafts if you wish.

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• Age 3～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
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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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• 1～2 hours
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Hiroshima "Fuen Kiln" in Kake, Akiota Town, Akiota Prefecture, holds a one-day pottery experience class. This plan is a pottery plan for young children. Only when 2 parents more participate in the experience, the electric potter's wheel will be touched for free! (No firing)

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
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Hiroshima "Fuen Kiln" in Kake, Akiota Town, Akiota Prefecture, holds a one-day pottery experience class. With this plan, you can enjoy creating works by hand. After the experience, take a break with a hot dog and drink made from clay pots.

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• Age 4～
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

A workshop on resin accessories is held. You will choose about 2 items you like. You can make a gift for a friend or a pair. Want to enjoy the resin?

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Now adult care of Herbarium ♪ You can make your favorite flowers. It is highly recommended as a gift. (Production of one) Lessons with a small Number of participants a cozy atmosphere. Since each person can be taught carefully, even beginners can participate with peace of mind.

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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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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 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
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One of the traditional culture of Japan "furoshiki". In recent years, it has been very attention from interest in ecology. Furoshiki various sizes, can respond to the form, when not in use can be carried folded. You can learn in a room of the town house a convenient use of such a pipe dream in this classroom.

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You can experience braiding at one of the few braiding classes in Fukuoka. Make your own original bracelet with braided cords, which have been a hot topic in popular anime movies. With the family plan, we will give you a "tea snack". Children will also receive a "decorative ball"! *Only for elementary school students and younger. The thread is "silk", so you can make authentic ones. Using the cherry blossom round stand, you can choose from a wide variety of combinations, so let's make an original work that suits your taste. [Flow of the day] Please arrive by the meeting time. (Please be punctual) When you check in, please prepare a reservation confirmation email or something that shows the reservation details. ↓3. Experience (about 90 minutes) Choose your favorite color combination and braid it into a heart-shaped pattern. ↓4. Finished The braided work will be sent to you by mail at a later date. Additional postage fees will be charged. (Details will be provided on the day) Recommended as a souvenir, gift, or for your own anniversary.

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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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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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