Suginami/Nakano 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

What you'll doYou have an experience of Sashiko embroidery stitching through making "Sashiko fukin"."Sashiko fukin" is known as dish towel in Japan and very popular Sashiko learning item for novices. This item is very practical. After finishing to make, you can use it as handkerchief, lunch mat, wrapping something like sandwich, flower base mat etc.The size is approx. 33cm×33cm.Although you cannot finish the stitching during the experience, you will get knowledge and skill how to complete it by yourself. Therefore you can enjoy the stitching even at home.Step 1: Choose a Sashiko pattern and a thread color.I've provided you with many sort of Sashiko cloths which is printed on a fabric and thread colors. Please enjoy picking your favorite one out.Step 2: Preparation.I introduce how to treat for a fabric and a thread before doing stitch.Step 3: Do Sashiko stitching.After showing my demonstration to you, you will start stitching on the cloth you chosen. This time makes you enjoy and relax!Step 4: Explain Sashiko basic role and tips.Before closing the session, I explain about general order of stitching, things to watch out for, tips and so on.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 5～Age 79
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00 / 14:15 / 15:45 / 17:00

About 12 minutes on foot from Nakano Station in Tokyo! "Glass Classroom Nakamura" is holding a glassblowing experience class! Even if you are a beginner, the staff will carefully support you so you can participate with confidence. Children from 5 years old can participate, so it is recommended for making memories with your family or for your child's first challenge ♪ I will teach you how to make it from the basics! In addition, you can arrange colors, add handles, add bubbles, etc., so the finished glass is the only one in the world! ! A cup of that glass should surely be exceptionally delicious! Please feel free to apply! [Schedule] 1) Visit the store/reception 2) Decide on the design with the instructor while looking at the sample 3) Briefly explain about the experience 4) Pick up the next day in the afternoon. (Please pick up at the studio or choose shipping) *Experience time is scheduled for 30 to 40 minutes per person. We have many types available. You can use all colors for 550 yen.・With pedestal: 550 yen/piece ・With handle: 550 yen/piece ・Difficult design: 550 yen/piece ・Wire winding: 550 yen/piece I will engrave. [About receiving the work] The work will be cooled down over time in a dedicated kiln until the next morning. If you are in a hurry, you can pick it up after 13:00 the next day, but we recommend that you pick it up or ship it after a week, as we will process the bottom of the work (vases, glasses, etc.) that cannot be used if it is wobbly. . *Shipping fee: 770 yen nationwide. [Others]・Photos and videos can be taken◎・Service in English is also possible (Mondays and Saturdays) Please feel free to contact us.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• 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

Sashiko is like Japanese embroidery. You have experience to make Sashiko needle mountain. The patten is "Hydrangea" pattern. It's a traditional Japanese pattern. === What you experience === Step 1: Choose a fabric and a thread color. Step 2: Transfer pattern on fabric. Step 3: Do Sashiko stitching. Step 4: Make needle mountain. Completed!! ========== You can take the needle mountain away. Please enjoy the stitching with it!!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

This is a tsumami zaiku workshop held in a home studio. Even beginners can participate with confidence and create original works. Experience the fun of making items that can be used in daily life while feeling close to traditional Japanese techniques. Children can join in the experience.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity