Kanto Reservation for Handmade / Handcraft workshops | Activity Japan

• Age 15～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00

There was a time when fabric and garment were very precious and hard to get. People who lived in north part of Japan needed to repair or mend for their garment and make protect from cold season. They stitched several layers of cloth carefully stitch by stitch. Sashiko is a technique that was born from this and nowadays become one of traditional handicraft which was born from taking good care of things and the wisdom of life. At that time, there were no schools, and Sashiko was passed down from parent to child. Therefore, there is not just one technique, but multiple techniques. The repair method is the same. Here we would like to introduce some of the sashiko mending and darning techniques. Please use it for various purposes such as repairing precious clothes, making use of leftover cloth, and making art. You can take the coaster away. Please enjoy the stitching!!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 13～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

The sandblasting is the glass art to produce a frosted glass. Since going to work to choose the one you like best from among several kinds of patterns that are prepared in advance, it will finish the work a high degree of satisfaction even for beginners.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 17:00

For calligraphy, you choose your favorite words, characters, or the name of a place that you remember from your travels, and choose your favorite characters, words, and font from several samples. While looking at the sample, the customer writes with a brush. Even beginners can learn to use a brush with a little practice. Seal carving uses a special rubber stamp. It is safe and easy to create. The design is basically your name, but you can choose any shape or object. You can use the seal as a seal for your work in your daily life, on your art work, or on your letters. The calligrapher will help you with how to use it and the design, so you can participate with peace of mind. If necessary, we will give you a simple lecture in Japanese to help you deepen your understanding of characters and words. Enjoy a time of meditation surrounded by the scent of ink and a time to calm your mind and create art. <Optional options/charges apply> ● Hanging scroll and frame for displaying your work ● Apron (Japanese-style apron) to protect your clothes from ink ● Create a souvenir just for you A calligrapher will create an art work according to your request. <Supported languages> A translator will be used.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

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

[Make only one original T-shirt in the world! ] You can freely dye a pure white T-shirt in your favorite color and pattern with the technique of tie-dye dyeing! You can take the dyed items home on the same day! Recommended for families as it can be enjoyed by adults and children! [Waiting time is in the relaxing lounge ♪] You can wait in the relaxing lounge for the reception and waiting time until the color is settled. Even those who do not participate can wait in the lounge, so please join us ♪ [Choice of plan lineup] 1, Plan with adult plain T-shirt (junior high school students and above) 2, Plan with children's plain T-shirt (elementary school students and younger) 3, Adult possession Included T-shirt plan 4, Children bring-in T-shirt plan 5, Eco tote bag (A4 size) plan [Activity Japan privilege] Next time ¥ 500 off ticket present ♪ ~ Flow of the day ~ 1, Visit 2, Design decision 3, Design making 4 ， Start dyeing ♪ Wait 5,30 minutes to 1 hour ， Completed!

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

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

Many who come a tourist to Kanagawa Prefecture Miura suburbs, has been pleased to souvenir-making and making memories. In about two hours pottery experience, it will create an original work of one alone the world for the first time in person. Because from the age of five or more children is OK, please be experience by all means. Your family and for the first time those who welcome! Pottery experience with fine-grained guidance will be the memories that remain in the mind also surely become a number.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 14:00

It is a plan of a total of three days to make two rice bowls. Make it in white soil on the first day, and dry it on the second day after it is half dry. After unglazing, on the third day, apply a glaze with a picture below. The 3-day schedule will be decided upon consultation in accordance with the convenience of the customer. (※ During the 2nd and 3rd days, it will be in line with the schedule of unglazing, so a week more If you would like something other than a rice bowl, please contact us.

• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours

You can experience the basics of Kamakura carving, which originated from Buddhist altar implements and tea ceremony utensils from the Kamakura to Muromachi periods, and lacquer art, as well as the techniques of a craftsman. The carving classes at the hidden lacquer workshop "Seijyuan" are small classes, so you can receive instruction at your own pace and at a level that suits you. Why not try your hand at authentic carving and lacquering under the guidance of a traditional Kamakura carving craftsman?

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

You can experience the sculpture of Kamakura, which is derived from Buddhist and tea ceremony tools from the Kamakura era to the Muromachi era. Sculpture class of the hideaway lacquer workshop "Seiki-an" can receive guidance at your own pace according to the level of Number of participants. Kamakura Under the guidance of a traditional sculpture craftsman, if you are facing a chisel, you will forget your time and concentrate.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

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

We offer a curriculum from beginner to advanced. From hand forming to string making, board making, and electric potter's wheel, we will teach you according to your request. Various decoration techniques are also incorporated each time. In addition, you can try a wide range of pottery techniques such as anagama kiln practice with firewood, Shino ware, carbonization firing, and coloring. We have about 20 types of clay and more than 20 types of glaze. Even those with long pottery experience should be satisfied. *In the case of an electric potter's wheel, more clay is used, so the fee will be 1,100 yen plus the hand-twisting fee.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups