Handmade / Handcraft workshops in Japan Page 29

• Age 7～Age 70
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[Let's all wear it and take lots of photos of our trip♪] Just choose your favorite parts and thread them through! You can add your name or matching parts and have a fun time making cute accessories. There are many parts that stand out against the Okinawan sea, and they will definitely be in your photos as they will be a memorable memory of your trip☆ [Abundant production samples☆We will tell you the tips to make it look good] This is a plan with unlimited parts that couples, friends, and families can choose their favorite from over 490,000 combinations. By finishing it with a chain with an adjuster, you can make it a 2-way specification that can be worn on both the wrist and ankle. Just choose your favorite from silver recommended for men, mature natural stones and crystals, and cute beads that are popular with children and thread it through. The size will be custom-made to fit your wrist and ankle. You can choose from two types of finishing: stretchy thread that even children can easily wear, and silver chain, and it will be finished/handed over in 5 to 10 minutes. The bracelet that you can wear on the spot will be in many photos of your trip♪ Let's all wear it and take lots of memories of your trip!

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

[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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• Age 7～Age 70
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• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

【当店一番人気★今流行りのスマホ・バッグストラップのものづくり体験】 世界中から集めた700種類以上のビーズ・シルバーパーツが使い放題で49万通り以上のオリジナルストラップが作れます。 作り方は気に入ったビーズをワイヤーに通すだけ！ 可愛くなるコツ・形が良く出来るコツはスタッフが教えますので安心して世界に一つのオリジナルを作っちゃおう！ 仕上げは熟練のスタッフが行い5~10分でその場でお渡し すぐ身に付けて旅行中のお子様、自分のテンションアップに

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• Age 5～Age 70
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[Make your own straps (key chains)☆] These straps can be attached to bags, smartphones, or portable game consoles, so they are sure to be useful during your trip and after you return home! There are 16 seats, so parents can wait comfortably while their children make them ☆ (Production time is about 30 minutes) All you have to do is thread the beads onto the wire from the top, so even small children can enjoy it. It is a crafting experience that is fun just to watch what parts your child chooses from over 490,000 combinations to design ♪ Staff will teach you the tricks to make it cute and get a good shape, so you can make your own original strap with peace of mind! The staff will finish it and hand it over to you on the spot in 5 to 10 minutes, so you can wear it right away and add a cute touch to your travel photos ♪

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• Age 15～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00

February limited! Let's create a sweet aroma wax bar for Valentine's Day ♪ Do not give an aroma wax bar to your loved ones, to your loved ones? It is also OK to make two people together! ¥ 3,800 tax included)

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00 / 15:00

You can experience braiding at one of the few braiding classes in Fukuoka. Make your own original strap using 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 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00 / 15:00

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. The couple plan includes tea and sweets. The thread is made of "silk", so you can make authentic ones. You can choose from a wide variety of combinations using the cherry blossom round stand, 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) It is also recommended as a souvenir, gift, or for your own anniversary.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Drop shaped ball that is different from round beads. Let's make popular teardrop regardless of male or female. The pattern will create marble mainly. Since you can use many colors, you can make your own original work.

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

It is a plan that you can make all-you-can-eat dragonfly balls! It's hard to see! From small balls to large balls, you can usually make about 30 to 50 pieces. Up to 100 people! The smaller the ball, the easier it is for beginners. Many people come to make this plan many times. For first-time users, it is easier to understand if you start with small balls. If you have made it many times, you can start with your favorite size and pattern. Choose your favorite pattern and favorite color from more than 100 types of glass, melt it with a burner, and wrap the glass around the iron core to make a big round ball. I will teach you the basics of patterns, so please make a lot of them yourself, centering on Jean Jean Kodama. You can choose from 3 types of marble, dots, etc., so you can make your own original dragonfly ball by combining colors and patterns! Since you can make many, it is perfect as a gift for your friends and family ♪ Note> We are instructing you not to risk burns. You can make a number, but we recommend the one that seems to be suitable for that person. If you want to make something special, please apply for the all-you-can-make instruction. ☆ ----- ★ ----- ☆ ----- ★ ----- ☆ ----- ★ ----- ☆ ----- ★ [Fee] 5400 yen [Experience] Time] Approximately two and a half hours [What to produce] All-you-can-make dragonfly balls. The pattern is dotted, 3 types of marble, etc. * 1 point is assembled into a ribbon pendant. You can take it home on the day. [Clothing] There is no particular designation, but please come in clothes that can be a little dirty. [Target age] From 3 to 80 years old, anyone of all ages can enjoy. [What to bring] There is nothing in particular, but if you are concerned about dirt, please bring an apron. * Rental apron (300 yen separately) is available. ☆ ----- ★ ----- ☆ ----- ★ ----- ☆ ----- ★ ----- ☆ ----- ★

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

It is a plan that you can melt the glass with a burner and make two patterns of Tonbo balls freely. Since you can choose colors freely, let's leave it to yourself and make original cute works.

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• Age 12～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Glass workshop Sand Play is a concept that "shape human thoughts". Let's make your original glass tableware with sandblasting experience. The instructor will help you properly so that you can shape your thoughts. We also accept group participants. Your favorite wine, sake, I will bring you a bottle, such as shochu, is a plan that can carve your favorite design and message. Indispensable to the free gift of the important day, design containing commemorative bottle. If much trouble, why not design your own?

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• Age 10～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Glass workshop Sand Play is a concept that "shape human thoughts". Let's make your original glass tableware with sandblasting experience. The instructor will help you properly so that you can shape your thoughts. We also accept group participants.

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• Age 16～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

Glass workshop Sand Play is a concept that "shape human thoughts". Let's make your original glass tableware with sandblasting experience. The instructor will help you properly so that you can shape your thoughts. We also accept group participants. Is a plan that can be handmade the welcome board to greet the wedding guests. It will also be the good memories and made a couple if pains. For the first time of the joint work towards marriage from here! Easy to handle hearty welcome board!

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• Age 8～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Glass workshop Sand Play is a concept that "shape human thoughts". Let's make your original glass tableware with sandblasting experience. The instructor will help you properly so that you can shape your thoughts. We also accept group participants.

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• Age 12～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Glass workshop Sand Play is a concept that "shape human thoughts". Let's make your original glass tableware with sandblasting experience. The instructor will help you properly so that you can shape your thoughts. We also accept group participants. In sandblasting, it is a plan that the painting to Fuji glass. Fuji Glass is a unique glass colors of Mount Fuji if pour a drink changes, is a popular item, which was also won souvenir Grand Prix 2015! Let's try to arrange the Fuji glass nice!

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• Age 15～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Glass workshop Sand Play is a concept that "shape human thoughts". Let's make your original glass tableware with sandblasting experience. The instructor will help you properly so that you can shape your thoughts. We also accept group participants. In the sandblasting process, is the experience plan to produce one glass of wine. Choose what you like from the design drawing of about 7.000 points, let's produce the original of the wine glass!

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• Age 12～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Glass workshop Sand Play is a concept that "shape human thoughts". Let's make your original glass tableware with sandblasting experience. The instructor will help you properly so that you can shape your thoughts. We also accept group participants. You can write a free text and illustrations in a round dish! The glass by blowing sand can sand presto experience to draw pictures and letters. Marsala in the campus, enjoy a free design!

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• Age 12～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Glass workshop Sand Play is a concept that "shape human thoughts". Let's make your original glass tableware with sandblasting experience. The instructor will help you properly so that you can shape your thoughts. Glass to be used is upscale "oriental Sasa Thu is made of." It will be a very nice glass. We also accept group participants.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 08:00 / 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

At "Satsuma tinware Iwakiri Mikunido", you can experience tin plate making from adult to children. The time is about one hour, so you can participate between sightseeing. One to 10 people can be accommodated at one time. Why do not you make one original tin plate in the world?

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 14:30 / 16:30 / 19:00

“Yu Kobo” has 6 schools in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Our bright and friendly professional staff will help you at your own pace. Choose your favorite item from a total of 4 types, 2 types of bangles and 2 types of key chains, and create an original leather craft. You can engrave a pattern or engrave your own illustration or message. Once you dye the leather surface and assemble it, it's complete♪You can enjoy every day with the finished leather craft♪You can take your work home with you on the day of the course, so even those who come from afar can feel free to experience it♪☆The completed work will be available on the day of the workshop. You can take it home on the day. ☆If you have any concerns about the work, please feel free to contact us.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 08:00 / 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

At "Satsuma Tinware Iwakiri Bikodo", both adults and children can experience making tin plates that are larger than usual (14.5 cm in diameter). The time is about 1 hour, so you can participate in the interval between sightseeing. We can accommodate 1 to 10 people at a time. Why don't you make one original tin dish in the world?

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• Age 10～Age 89
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

This is a wreath experience lesson using statice, which is a very popular dried flower. The flower language of statice is an unchanging heart. I think that's why the color doesn't change easily. We will ask for your third preference for the color of the statice (pink, purple, yellow, orange, beige, dull, etc.), but please note that there is a limit of one color per group. Please note that depending on the season, your desired color may not be available. The basic price is for size S, but all sample photos are for size M. If you would like to change the size, please select M size from option selection. Our instructors will provide support so that even first-timers can make arrangements. It is recommended not only for yourself, but also as a gift for birthdays and anniversaries. Flow of the experience 1. Instructions on creation: 10 minutes 2. Wreath creation: about 1 and a half hours 3. Finishing: 5 minutes 4. Photography: 5 minutes 5. Payment: 5 minutes This lesson is for ages 12 and older. (Please contact us if you would like children to participate)■Please make a reservation based on the number of guests. Please note that our restaurant is small, so if there are more people visiting the restaurant than people making reservations, we may not be able to accommodate your companions depending on the reservation status. ■The trial fee includes the course fee, seat fee, and consumption tax in addition to the material cost. For details, please check ``About Fees'' and ``What's Included'' in ``Activity Details''. Recently, the prices of flowers and materials have been rising sharply. We appreciate your understanding that the number of flowers will change depending on the season, as the prices will be higher during peak flower demand seasons. ■In addition to our florist business, we also offer lessons. In order to carry out our work, cardboard boxes, materials for arrangement, etc. are within sight of our customers. We appreciate your understanding as we do not have a dedicated room for lessons like a lesson salon, but rather we hold lessons in a room with materials available. ■Reservations will be canceled 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 since our store is a small business, there may be times when we have customers visiting our store or answering the phone even during lessons. Thank you for your understanding in this regard.

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• Age 5～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Why do not you challenge the making of bamboo lanterns that make holes in bamboo with bamboo drills? I think it will be a memory of friends and family travel ♪ ♪

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• Age 7～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

For those staying or planning to stay at Kurokawa Onsen. Would you like to make souvenirs and memories unique to Kumamoto? "Kurami Shibu Uchiwa Making Experience" is an experience to make a traditional Kumamoto Prefecture craft "Kurami Shibu Uchiwa" using fan bones, Japanese paper, and persimmon tannin. If you coordinate with yukata, kimono, and jinbei, you can enjoy summer festivals and hot spring town walks in your own way. It's a big success at home every year. You can cool off with a gentle breeze without worrying about your electricity bill. ■Points of the experience■・You can choose from 8 types of patterns and 2 types of frames. Recommended experiences: ・For a break while visiting the hot springs ・For the pleasure of walking around the hot spring town ・For making memories with your family, lover, couple ・For those who are staying at Kurokawa Onsen for several days ・For those who are interested in Japanese manufacturing To << What is Raitami Shibu Uchiwa? 》It has a history of more than 400 years and is counted as one of the three major uchiwa production areas. Currently, the only manufacturer "Kurikawa Shoten" is making Kuritami Shibu Uchiwa in Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture.

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• Age 10～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Sengoku-kan is a pottery salon adjacent to the grounds of Mizuma-dera Temple. It is famous for its sightseeing, warding off evil spirits, and matchmaking, and there are hot springs nearby. There are many things to see throughout the year, such as cherry blossoms in spring, Bon Odori in summer, the Danjiri Festival and autumn leaves in autumn, and New Year's visit and Setsubun in winter. ◆Experience fee [Weekdays]: 2,000 yen (rice bowl/plate), 2,500 yen (mug) [Weekends and holidays]: 2,500 yen (rice bowl/plate), 3,000 yen (mug) *Discounts available for second and subsequent items Completed works will be shipped by courier to your specified address (excluding overseas) except for those that are not to be taken home. *Shipping fee will be charged separately (you can also pick it up) *May not be available for people under 10 years old ◆Notes ・Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. ・Clay will get stuck in your nails, so please cut your nails as short as possible. ・Earrings and piercings are items that are often lost, so please remove them before the experience.・If you have long hair, please tie it up. It may get tangled. ・If we determine that it is difficult to complete the experience course due to weather conditions or other factors, we may contact you.

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• Age 12～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:30

[Experience the traditional Japanese technique of "Yose"] "Yosemono" jewelry, with sparkling crystals, is made all over the world, but in Japan, it has evolved in a unique way, with the pieces arranged on a layer of mud called "Yoseko" and then "soldered" to create the design. Experience the "Yose" process, which is the essence of "Yosemono," and leave the difficult soldering and stone setting to the professionals. The completed "Yosemono" jewelry will be delivered to you in about one month. ◇Experience fee◇ While looking at the samples in the classroom, choose what you want to make from the three experience menus below. You can add optional parts to create your favorite item. The difference between the reservation deposit and the price will be settled on site. ①Flower <Basic parts> - Complete set of parts used to make Flower - Includes plating (colors: gold, light gold, silver) <Options> - Additional production: 8,800 yen/set (Includes complete set of basic parts) ②FourLeavs <Basic parts> - Complete set of parts used to make FourLeaves - Includes plating (colors: gold, light gold, silver) <Options> - Additional production: 8,800 yen/set (Includes complete set of basic parts) ③Yosemo *An additional 5,500 yen will be paid on site. <Basic parts> All parts used in making Yosemono, including plating (colors: gold, light gold, silver) <Options> ・Additional production: 14,300 yen/set (includes all basic parts) <Common options> ・Additional crystals: depending on shape and size ・Pin brooch parts: 1,100 yen/set ・Earring fittings (screw spring type): 880 yen/piece ・Earring fittings (screw spring type hanging): 440 yen/piece ・Piercing fittings (titanium post + silicone catch): 880 yen/set ・Piercing fittings (fish hook type): 330 yen/set ・Free size ring: 550 yen/piece ・Round-top ring: 220 yen/piece ・Round-top ring: 110 yen/piece ・Chain + clasp set (up to 60 cm, including plating): 1,650 yen/piece ~Experience flow~ ① Please gather about 5 minutes before the start of the meeting time. ② Menu introduction We will explain the sample works that can be made in the Yosemono experience and ask you to select the menu you want to make. ③ Explanation in a video We will explain in a video how to make "Yosemono" jewelry. ④ Work Move to the work desk and work on "laying". After that, move to a table with a wide variety of crystal colors and choose a color while predicting the finished product. It's a fun task that allows you to create an original feel. ⑤ Completion and payment Once color and option selections are complete, a staff member will create a work chart for the participant. We will confirm additional options, collection method, etc. and settle the difference in price.

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• Age 12～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:30

[Brazing experience] Choose the accessory you want to make from a menu of several tasks, and try "brazing" by melting silver and welding the brass decorative parts and the frame that holds the crystal. Polish it with a brass brush and take home a brass accessory with a texture like a vintage accessory. ◇Experience fee◇ While looking at the samples in the classroom, choose what you want to make from the following three experience menus. You can also add parts or plate it as an option. You can apply for the basic fee and pay for the options on site. ①RoseRing Participation fee: 3,300 yen <Basic parts> ・1 rose part (choose from 3 sizes) ・1 free size ring (choose from 2 sizes) ②LuckyClover Participation fee: 3,300 yen <Basic parts> ・1 four-leaf part ・1 butterfly part ③cell ear cuff Participation fee: 3,300 yen ◇ <Basic parts> ・1 brass wire ・2 stone setting ・2 crystals of your choice color ④one stone ear cuff Participation fee: 3,300 yen◇<Basic parts>・1 brass wire・2 brass balls (choose from 2 sizes)・2 brass round rings・1 stone setting・1 crystal of your choice of color *Common options*・Additional crystal: 770 yen/stone・Chain + clasp set (up to 60 cm): 1,100 yen/piece・Additional butterfly parts: 440 yen/piece・Plating (main body): 1,100 yen/piece (colors: gold, light gold, silver)・Plating (chain): 1,100 yen/piece (colors: gold, light gold, silver)・Additional production: 2,200 yen/piece (includes a set of basic parts)~Experience flow~①Please gather about 5 minutes before the start of the meeting time. ②Menu introductionWe will explain the sample works that can be made in the brazing experience and ask you to select the menu you want to make. ③Explanation in videoWe will explain the "brazing" and "stone setting" work performed depending on the menu in a video. ④ You will move to the work desk, where you will be explained how to use the gas burner, and then you will actually experience soldering. After that, you will clean and polish the piece, and then you can choose your favorite color crystal as an option and set the stone. ⑤ Complete and pay for your work. If you have additional options, you will be charged the difference. If you request plating, we will confirm the method of collection.

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• Age 15～Age 85
• 3～4 hours
• 13:30

By copying classical works, it is possible to deeply learn materials and tools in addition to specialized techniques such as line drawing, coloring, shape, and composition. Beginners can participate with peace of mind as we will teach you how to use the tools. Please make one copy of a Japanese classical painting. (A4 to B3 size) Genji Monogatari Emaki and bird and beast caricatures and other classic works are copied. As an option, you can frame the picture and hand it over. During copying, you can feel as if you are back in time ♪ Not only those who like classics, but also those who are not interested in it, delicate line drawings unique to classic works Would you like to experience the use of colors and colors? ～ Flow of the day ～ ①Meet at the atelier ②Explanation of the copying class (about 5 minutes) ③Explanation of how to use the copying tools (about 10 minutes) ④Copying class (about 2.5 hours) ⑤Review of the work (about 5 minutes) Please note that the flow may change depending on the situation.

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• Age 12～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:30

Make an original red stamp book at the Buddha statue production workshop and go to the city of Kyoto Use a chisel to carve the cover of the wooden stamp book (cypress wood). The start time depends on the day of the week. Wednesday / Saturday 10:30 Sunday 13: 30- * To prevent the spread of the new coronavirus infection, we are implementing the following measures and requesting customers to participate in the workshop with peace of mind. .. [About efforts] ・ Thorough physical condition management of the staff in charge of the workshop and wearing masks ・ Strengthening disinfection of places that customers touch such as tables and tools ・ Holding with fewer seats than usual to keep the distance between customers Request] ・ Please be sure to measure the temperature before participating. Please refrain from participating if you have a fever or are in poor physical condition.・ Please wear a mask when entering the store.・ Please disinfect your hands when entering the store. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

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• Age 9～
• 2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 11:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 18:30

It is an experience of painting a colorful elegance on a small dish using five colors of Kutani. There are not much classrooms handling Kutani even in Tokyo. I will draw a stroke of vegetables and flowers and other designs while learning brush writing on two square small plates. Brilliant colors are unique in Kutani. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① The instructor will Explanations how to rub the brush and how to rub the pigment. (15 minutes) ② I will actually draw. (90 minutes) ③ Explanations picking up the First name work etc. (15 minutes)

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