A series of workshops where you can drop in freely and enjoy a touch of woodworking.
Select anything you like from a range of 15 craft kits, where you can make items such as chopsticks, spoons and pencil holders.

When
Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays（This workshop may not run on dates where we hold other events)
＊There will be no workshops held on 11th (Sat), 29th (Wed) of January, and 8th (Sat), 22th (Sat), 24th (Mon/National Holidays) of February, and 7th (Sat), 11th (Wed), 14th (Sat), 20th (Fry/National Holidays) of March 2020.
＊The 19th (Sun) of January, and 26th (Wed) of February, and 22th (Sun) of March 2020 workshop will be held in the morning (10:00~12:00) only.
＊Please note that these dates are subject to cancellation and/or change. Prior to visiting, please review the latest information on our online schedule.
Venue
Basement 2F Workshop Room
Time
[Wednesdays]
Anytime during the hours of 10:00～12:00 and 13:00～15:30. Final registration for the workshops is at 11:30 for the morning bracket, and 14:30 for the afternoon bracket.
[Saturdays・Sundays・National Holidays]
Anytime during the hours of 10:00～12:00 and 13:00～16:00. Final registration for the workshops is at 11:30 for the morning bracket, and 15:30 for the afternoon bracket.
＊There may be a waiting period during busy hours.
＊Please note that during busy hours it may not be possible to accommodate all groups.
Fee
￥200~￥2,500 (Price varies depending on the kit)
＊All tickets can be purchased at reception.
Suitable for
Suitable for all ages.
＊Workshops are designed to accommodate small groups of individuals and families.
＊Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a guardian.
＊Please wear appropriate clothing for all workshops in the workshop Room — wear something that is comfortable, can be made dirty / is not precious, and ensure you are wearing closed toe footwear. (We may refuse entry to those who are wearing outfits that may result in injury, such as open toe sandals.)
Bookings
Not required（Tickets can be purchased on a first come first serve basis on the day of the workshop.）

■Craft Programs（Price・Time Required）

  • Hinoki Cypress Clay

    Hinoki Cypress ClayHinoki Cypress Clay

    Simply mix with water, to make a Hinoki Cypress scented clay.

    Suitable for ages: 3 years old〜
    Time: 15 minutes〜／Price: ￥300
    Tools used: None

  • Wooden Egg from Mt Rokko

    Wooden Egg from Mt RokkoWooden Egg from Mt Rokko

    Using sand paper, polish a wooden egg created from salvaged material retrieved during maintenance forest thinning at Mt Rokko.

    Suitable for ages: 3 years old〜
    Time: 15 minutes〜／Price: ￥300
    Tools used: Sand paper

  • Spinning Top

    Spinning TopSpinning Top

    Shape a spinning top from Japanese Ash.

    Suitable for ages: 3 years old〜
    Time: 20 minutes／Price: ￥200
    Tools used: Sand paper

  • Roboki

    RobokiRoboki

    Decorate a Hinoki Cypress robot using pine cones and small twigs. The robot has moving hands and legs!

    Suitable for ages: 6 years old〜
    Time:30 minutes〜／Price: ￥1,000
    Tools used: Wooden Mallet,Glue gun

  • Memo Pad

    Memo PadMemo Pad

    Make an original memo pad, complete with a bamboo pen stand.

    Suitable for ages: 7 years old〜
    Time: 60 minutes〜／Price: ￥700
    Tools used: Plane, Thread saw, Graver, Sand paper

  • Hinoki Cypress Chopsticks

    Hinoki Cypress ChopsticksHinoki Cypress Chopsticks

    Shave your own chopsticks using a Plane.

    Suitable for ages: 8 years old〜
    Time: 30 minutes〜／Price: ￥500
    Tools used: Plane

  • Round Xylophone

    Round XylophoneRound Xylophone

    Insert vertical wooden panels into an octagonal base, and make a three-dimensional xylophone.

    Suitable for ages: 9 years old〜
    Time: From30 to 60 minutes／Price: ￥1,200
    Tools used: Saw, Square, Wooden Mallet

  • Kumiki Puzzle

    Kumiki PuzzleKumiki Puzzle

    Using a thread saw, make a puzzle designed by Saburō Oguro.

    Suitable for ages: 9 years old〜
    Time: 30〜60 minutes／Price: ￥700
    Tools used: Thread saw

  • Pencil Holder

    Pencil HolderPencil Holder

    Hinoki Cypress pencil holder. Can also be used to hold remote controls!

    Suitable for ages: 9 years old〜
    Time: 90 minutes～／Price: ￥1,000
    Tools used: Saw, Plane, Square, Japanese Genno Hammer, Gimlet

  • Cutting Board

    Cutting BoardCutting Board

    Make an cutting board in an original shape.

    Suitable for ages: 9 years old〜
    Time: 60 minutes～／Price: ￥1,500
    Tools used: Thread saw, Sand paper

  • Butter Knife・Paper Knife

    Butter Knife・Paper KnifeButter Knife・Paper Knife

    Carve an original knife out of various woods, such as Japanese beech and Japanese maple.

    Suitable for ages: 12 years old〜
    Time: 90 minutes～／Price: ￥700
    Tools used: Thread saw, File, Sand paper

  • Hinoki Cypress Spoon Making

    Hinoki Cypress Spoon MakingHinoki Cypress Spoon Making

    ＊You can not make during summer vacation (7/20-8/31) period.
    Carve a wooden spoon using a graver and other tools.

    Suitable for ages: 12 years old〜
    Time: 120 minutes〜／Price: ￥1,000
    Tools used: Graver, Knife

  • Small Stool

    Small StoolSmall Stool

    A small stool designed by woodworker Hirofumi Yamagiwa.

    Suitable for ages: 12 years old〜
    Time:120 minutes〜／Price: ￥2,500
    Tools used: Saw, Plane, Japanese Genno Hammer