Top Fukuoka Prefecture Craft Classes

• You can directly interact with fourth and fifth-generation Chochin lantern craftsmen from a long-established Chochin Lantern shop that was founded over 100 years ago • The experience takes place in a workshop, so you can see many professional works • In the full custom-made Chochin lantern experience, you can order a Chochin lantern in the size, color, and design of your choice • Kushida Shrine, where the Chochin lanterns from this shop are used, is located nearby.

• You can directly interact with fourth and fifth-generation Chochin lantern craftsmen from a long-established Chochin Lantern shop that was founded over 100 years ago • The experience takes place in a workshop, so you can see many professional works • In the painting experience, you can receive instruction from a professional craftsman and create your own original design • Kushida Shrine, where the Chochin lanterns from this shop are used, is located nearby.

• You can directly interact with fourth and fifth-generation Chochin lantern craftsmen from a long-established Chochin Lantern shop that was founded over 100 years ago • The experience takes place in a workshop, so you can see many professional works • In the painting experience, you can receive instruction from a professional craftsman and create your own original design • Kushida Shrine, where the Chochin lanterns from this shop are used, is located nearby.

At the kiln, the owner of the kiln himself will tell you about the history of Agano ware and its attractions. Deepen your understanding of Agano pottery through this activity of the studio, a pottery-making experience (one piece per person) and a tea ceremony at Agano pottery. Local guides who are familiar with Fukuchi Town and Agano pottery will also assist visitors. At the direct sales facilities where works from the various potteries of Agano ware are gathered, you can also talk about the characteristics of each of them.

A craftsman will show you around the workshop. You can see the actual production site and tools in use. Through hands-on experience of the Kurume Kasuri process, you can learn about the depth and appeal of Kurume Kasuri. Take home the finished products from the craft experience as a memento of your trip! [Choice of crafting experience] 1. Dyeing a handkerchief in indigo (starts at 10:00/13:00/14:00 on Mon, Tue, Wed or Fri) 2. Making a place mat from Kurume Kasuri fabric (starts at 11:00 on Mon, Tue or Fri) 3. Weaving a coaster (starts at 13:00/14:00 on weekdays) *Each workshop will be held at a different Kurume Kasuri studio.

Feel free to experience calligraphy in your spare time? Both beginners and those after a long time can concentrate and experience in a short time. For beginners, we will tell you the basics of calligraphy first. It is an experience that you can write as much as you want.

This is a Japanese culture experience program that you can enjoy casually. Origami with hundreds of ways to fold from a simple design to an artistic piece with a piece of square paper. It is said that many Japanese who have been familiar with origami since childhood have dexterous hands. Origami seems to be widely applied to space panels, robots, car airbags, and medical technology as space mathematics on how to efficiently store and deploy flat surfaces. Please face up to origami and get your hands dexterity and new inspiration ♪

Learn the Story of Japanese Products: Each item carries its own story, originating from the important process of “creating”. Learn these stories through touch and sight. Transform Wooden Offcuts Into an Original Accessory Dish: Breathe new life into a piece of wood by shaping and polishing it into a small dish. A Select Shop of Unique Products: Wood scraps from furniture and cutlery production, paper scraps from printing, unused ceramic kiln tools-find these and more at the Material Market. Meet the Kubo Design Team: This tour is conducted by a designer duo that enjoys all sorts of creative activities.