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Offered languages
- Japanese
- English
Immerse yourself in the handmade washi paper making. The workshop begins with an educational introduction to the history and unique characteristics of washi paper. You'll be guided through the entire process, from preparing the raw materials to mastering various papermaking techniques, including the thick washi (tamezuki), water drop (rakusui), thin washi (nagashizuki), and washi with patterns made with washi fibers (unryu) methods, each offering a different texture and design to the paper you create. (All a5 size) Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, our detailed guidance ensures a comfortable and enriching experience for all participants!
Beyond the hands-on crafting, the workshop includes our one of a kind washi tea and Japanese snacks, lunch offering a moment to relax. Enjoy not only a new skill but also about feeling the rich textures and expressing your creativity. Recommended for artists, designers, and anyone intrigued by the beauty of handmade crafts.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
A 5-minute walk from Shin-Okachimachi station A 10-minute walk from Okachimachi station A 15-minute walk from Ueno station My store is very close to the Satake shopping street.
What to expect
The washi paper we make in my workshops is all handmade and will last for 1000 years.
Preparation
We'll start with a brief introduction, providing simple materials to explain the history and characteristics of washi paper. You'll participate in the process of making washi paper, starting with the preparation of the raw materials, including the removal of the outer skin of a tree, peeling, and beating.
Making Japanese paper
Next is the papermaking experience. Visitors will experience various techniques such as tamesuki (thick washi), rakusui (washi with patterns made with water), nagashisuki (thin washi), and unryuu (washi with patterns made with washi fibers). (All are A5 size).
At the end of the session, we offer Japanese sweets with "Japanese paper tea" that is not offered elsewhere!
It's perfect for artists who dream of entering the world of washi paper and designers interested in the charm of handmade crafts.
In this workshop, participants will spend six hours making authentic Japanese paper.
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- There is a cat in my workshop. Please inform us if you have any allergies.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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