Kamakura Reservation for Handmade / Handcraft workshops | Activity Japan

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

You can make pottery in a lush workshop surrounded by pleasant sunlight. Would you like to touch the soil and create a one-of-a-kind piece of work? Become innocent and enjoy the feeling of going deeper and deeper into yourself. [Things you can make] Tea cups, mugs, plates, etc. (You can make as many as you like within the time limit) *This is an experience only for making pottery (up to making the shape). We will do the carving and glazing. *It will take approximately 2 months for the work to be delivered. (Cash on delivery or pick up at the workshop) Please note that firing costs will vary depending on the size of the finished item. *We will take every care to manage the work, but if the work is damaged due to our circumstances, we will refund the pottery fee. ~Flow of the day~ ① Gather at the workshop ② Decide what you want to make and its color ③ Start making pottery ④ Once the shape is completed, the experience ends The teacher will do the work after forming.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 1～Age 3
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00

This is an experience where you can relax and enjoy art to your heart's content in a bright workshop surrounded by the greenery of Kamakura. Art is the work of facing yourself and exploring your senses. Having your senses and sensibilities acknowledged without being denied will help you develop trust in yourself. Infancy is a very important period in the formation of the human brain. Brain networks are created rapidly through stimulation. For young children to develop their minds, the presence of adults who can genuinely enjoy, delight, and be surprised with works that only the child can create is essential. Why don't you and your child enjoy dynamic play (art) that is hard to do at home, such as playing with clay or spraying paint on a large piece of paper? This is the time to sit down with your child or just watch over them.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 15～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30

Kamakura is a popular tourist destination for Japanese and foreign visitors.  It is a place where many Japanese traditions have been preserved along with nature. And it was a birthplace of the Kamakura shogunate known as the samurai regime. In this program, you can visit the blacksmith workshop that is operated in Kamakura by direct descendant of legendary sword master Masamune. Also you can appreciate and actually hold a Japanese sword which is, at present, regarded as a fine masterpiece of Art. This program is conducted with Japanese only. Foreign language explanation is an optional service.

• For Rainy Days
• 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 99
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00

Enjoy strolling in Kamakura and join our traditional bonsai experience. You will create a mini bonsai which is an ideal decoration for entrance halls or living rooms. Through this experience you will learn to replant pine seedlings in modern-style pots.​ ​

• For Groups