Accessory making in Japan

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 15:30

A full-scale craft experience taught by a glass artist! At the Chiyono Glass Class, anyone can experience making glass beads. Glass beads are made by melting glass with a burner and wrapping it around a stick like syrup to create a shape. Many colors can be used, so you can create your own original and wonderful works. The instructors continue their own creative activities while teaching students in the classroom. The lectures are easy to understand even for beginners, so anyone can make wonderful works. First, experience the charm of glass through the experience! You will be captivated by the beautiful, transparent glass. ☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★ [Price] 3,780 yen [Experience time] About 1.5 hours [Items to be made] 2 glass beads. Patterns include dots and 3 types of marble. *One will be assembled into a ribbon pendant. You can take it home on the day. If it breaks, it will be remade on the spot. [Clothing] There is no particular dress code, but please wear clothes that you don't mind getting a little dirty. [Age Range] From 3 to 80 years old. Anyone can enjoy this activity, regardless of age or gender. [What to Bring] There is nothing in particular, but if you are concerned about getting dirty, please bring an apron. *Rental aprons are available (additional 400 yen).

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

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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• Age 4～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Let's handmade silver accessories in an at-home atmosphere. Art Clay Silver (silver clay), a soft clay-like material is used, so even beginners can easily make any shape. Let's enjoy making Silver Access together!

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• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00

For international customers, why not express your soul through calligraphy? You will be able to write your name, motto, favorite words, and anime characters in kanji. Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of Japanese calligraphy right next to the iconic Himeji Castle. Feel the real brush strokes as you embark on a journey through centuries of cultural heritage. Join us for an unforgettable experience that will inspire your creativity and deepen your understanding of the art of calligraphy. Don't worry if you are a first-timer, any skill level is welcome. Awaken your senses to the beauty of calligraphy. Our instructors will help you. For domestic customers, this is a calligraphy experience centered on kanji. Why not express your heart through calligraphy? Write your favorite characters, mottos, and words for loved ones in kanji. Why not spend a rich, brief moment, slowly settling your mind and feeling the aroma of ink? For first-timers and experienced people alike. Awaken your senses to the beauty of calligraphy. Our instructors will support you carefully. Whether you are a first-timer or an experienced person, you can relax and enjoy making memories of your trip! The room is a Japanese-style room with tatami mats, but you can choose to practice calligraphy at a table with a Terakoya desk and chair in seiza. Let's enjoy experiences that you can't usually have, from practicing on Hanshi paper to creating works on colored paper and postcards! ~Experience flow~ ①Explanation of the experience plan and hearing. (5 minutes) While drinking tea, we will ask you about today's plan. ②The teacher will create a sample. (5 minutes) The teacher will write a sample of the desired calligraphy style and decide the activity content. ③Start practicing on Hannsi (Japanese calligraphy paper) (20 minutes) You will practice freely while adding explanations of brushes and kanji. Even if it's your first time, you can practice as many sheets as you like with free expression. ④A lecture before finishing the final work and an explanation of the points to finish the work. (10 minutes) If you would like to do a large-scale wall calligraphy performance, we will hold a first trial performance. If you wish, we will hold a lecture before finishing your work, such as making Shikishi (traditional Japanese square paper), postcards, or Sensu (traditional Japanese holding fan). After that, you can practice on special paper. Enjoy free expression. ⑤ Completion of the work and a commemorative photo. The finished work will be stamped with a finishing seal, and you will be given a commemorative photo and a digital video upon request. *We can also set a "time extension" for the leisurely time upon request. Up to 1 hour and 30 minutes.

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

You can make stylish chopsticks and hair accessories even for the first time. Mysterious shining mother-of-pearl work from any angle! Children from the age of 6 can participate. This is the only place in Nagano Prefecture where you can experience mother-of-pearl work. Why don't you make your own one-of-a-kind seashell chopsticks as a souvenir of your trip? The experience time is 1 hour 15 minutes to 30 minutes, and you can take it home on the day. There is also a cafe inside the facility, so you can enjoy delicious coffee. You can also use mother-of-pearl in various shapes such as apples and thunderbirds associated with Shinshu.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

We make only one original accessory in the world using real birds of prey (Hawk and Owl) feathers. Finally with completed accessories and real birds of prey and commemorative photos

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