Let's make coasters from kimono obi ourselves!

Would you like to create a unique, handcrafted coaster made from kimono obi fabrics with us? We will make it ourselves and customize it.

In this workshop, we will make a wooden lamp with Japanese traditional patterns. Behind the wooden panel, a Shoji paper will be applied to create a soft ambient light. The lamp can be used as freestanding or hanging.

In this workshop, the participants will create your own rose window using special paper in the color of your choice. When the finished Rose Window is allowed to shine through the light, it creates a unique art of light. This is a kids friendly workshop above 4 years old.

Traditional Chigiri-e technique by Sayo Watano

In this workshop, you will first sketch a motif with line drawing. Then you will color the sketch. Instead of paint, you will use paper to color it. This is called 'chigiri-e'(torn paper art). Originally, Japanese paper is used, but in the workshop, we will use familiar paper such as colored paper, newspaper, and wrapping paper.

Calligraphy workshop with Sosekido Juju Kurihara

Bring back your inner balance through calligraphy. No experience? No problem! Let's have fun and go home with a pretty calligraphy and the balanced yourself.

In this workshop, we will make a wooden lamp with Japanese traditional patterns. Behind the wooden panel, a Shoji paper will be applied to create a soft ambient light. The lamp can be used as freestanding or hanging.

In this workshop, the participants will create your own rose window using special paper in the color of your choice. When the finished Rose Window is allowed to shine through the light, it creates a unique art of light. This is a kids friendly workshop above 4 years old.

Sashiko is a traditional Japanese embroidery technique known for its geometric patterns and historical roots, particularly in regions like Tsugaru and Nanbu in Aomori Prefecture. In this workshop, you’ll select a pattern from a variety of prepared designs, transfer it onto fabric, and use Sashiko techniques to embroider it. This session focuses on making a coaster with Sashiko embroidery.

Komm zu unserem Monozukuri-Stammtisch für Deutsch-Japanisch!Fotos vom letzte SessionStammtische sind beim ersten Treffen eher unangenehm, um das Eis zu brechen, aber wir werden das Ganze mit Basteln und Kochen etwas auflockern.

Traditional Chigiri-e technique by Sayo Watano

In this workshop, you will first sketch a motif with line drawing. Then you will color the sketch. Instead of paint, you will use paper to color it. This is called 'chigiri-e'(torn paper art). Originally, Japanese paper is used, but in the workshop, we will use familiar paper such as colored paper, newspaper, and wrapping paper.

Sashiko is a traditional Japanese embroidery technique known for its geometric patterns and historical roots, particularly in regions like Tsugaru and Nanbu in Aomori Prefecture. In this workshop, you’ll select a pattern from a variety of prepared designs, transfer it onto fabric, and use Sashiko techniques to embroider it. This session focuses on making a coaster with Sashiko embroidery.

Lecture and demonstration presented by Shunsuke Nakako, Hanako Kato, and Maya Utsunomiya / VUILD

Come join the interactive talk and demonstration event around wood joinary and Japanese architecture.

Member of Japanese architecture start up VUILD will explain the evolution of traditional carpentry to modern technology and how we combine the both intelligence, traditional and high-tech, to achieve a modern form of wood construction technique.

Calligraphy workshop with Sosekido Juju Kurihara

Bring back your inner balance through calligraphy. No experience? No problem! Let's have fun and go home with a pretty calligraphy and the balanced yourself.

Traditional Chigiri-e technique by Sayo Watano

In this workshop, you will first sketch a motif with line drawing. Then you will color the sketch. Instead of paint, you will use paper to color it. This is called 'chigiri-e'(torn paper art). Originally, Japanese paper is used, but in the workshop, we will use familiar paper such as colored paper, newspaper, and wrapping paper.

Japanese Calligraphy course by Chisato Tange

In this workshop, I'll introduce what calligraphy culture looks in Japan, what you can learn by practicing calligraphy, the tips how to write nicely. This workshop is for beginners, so anyone is welcome! In this 3hours workshop, you will practice, practice and practice and start to know how it works!