【Pro / Masterclass】Tokyo Sofubi Workshop: Make Your Own Vinyl Toy

5.0
(2 reviews)
Tokyo, Japan

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

・Experience sofubi making at UCHOTEN FACTORY, a soft vinyl figure factory in Tokyo

・Customize the factory's original character with your own design

・Go hands-on through the entire process: molding, painting, and packaging

・No experience needed—our artisans will guide you step by step

・Finish in about 4 hours and take your creation home the same day

・Learn about the history of sofubi and dive into a unique part of Japanese pop culture

What's Included

Support and assistance from staff (explanations and guidance)
*You can take your finished figure home as a souvenir after the experience.
Complete set of materials for soft vinyl (sofubi) molding experience
Basic workwear rentals such as aprons (provided as needed)
Workshop and equipment usage fees
The figure you create during the experience
Transportation by shuttle vehicle. A local guide will personally meet you on-site and escort you to the experience.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Enter through the door next to the Coca-Cola vending machine. The venue is the door on the left on the first floor.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

[Pro Masterclass] Make Your Own Custom Sofubi with Artisans at UCHOTEN FACTORY near Haneda Airport!
Dive deep into the world of Japanese vinyl toys at UCHOTEN FACTORY—located near Haneda Airport! Crafted for dedicated fans and enthusiasts, this intensive 4-hour hands-on masterclass lets you build and detail our original character, "Bunshin-chan," alongside professional artisans with full creative freedom.

Workshop Highlights (Duration: Approx. 4 Hours)
Educational Slideshow: Deep-dive into the rich history and traditional manufacturing process of Japanese Sofubi.

Design Sketch: Plan your custom color schemes, combining your choice of vinyl base color and paint details.

Molding & Trimming (Custom Vinyl Color!): Choose your preferred base vinyl color, experience hands-on molding with artisan support, and trim the excess vinyl.

Advanced Painting: Bring your design to life using masking techniques, multiple airbrush colors, and paint markers/brushes.

Packaging: Pack your finished custom figure in professional packaging.

Take your creation home on the same day! Our master artisans will guide you through techniques step by step.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Organic solvents are used during the painting process.
Supplied by UCHOTEN FACTORY

Tags

Art Classes
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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