This introductory class explores kumiko, the traditional Japanese woodworking art of joining thin wooden strips into intricate geometric patterns without nails or glue. Using materials from skilled artisans, participants learn three foundational patterns, asa-no-ha (hemp leaf), rindo (bellflower), and goma (sesame), building precision and patience one careful cut at a time.
Located in New York, NY, this beginner friendly class is a wonderful introduction to a centuries-old craft that rewards focus and steady hands. Everything made in class goes home with participants, including a finished ichirin-zashi flower vase and three practice pattern pieces, so there is a tangible reminder of the day well after it ends. No woodworking background is necessary, just curiosity about one of Japan's most quietly beautiful traditions.
This introductory class explores kumiko, the traditional Japanese woodworking art of joining thin wooden strips into intricate geometric patterns without nails or glue. Using materials from skilled artisans, participants learn three foundational patterns, asa-no-ha (hemp leaf), rindo (bellflower), and goma (sesame), building precision and patience one careful cut at a time.
Located in New York, NY, this beginner friendly class is a wonderful introduction to a centuries-old craft that rewards focus and steady hands. Everything made in class goes home with participants, including a finished ichirin-zashi flower vase and three practice pattern pieces, so there is a tangible reminder of the day well after it ends. No woodworking background is necessary, just curiosity about one of Japan's most quietly beautiful traditions.
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Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.
If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for any other experience in our marketplace, free of charge, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference.
No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 72 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 72 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.
