Uncover The Secrets Of Japanese Woodwork

Watch and learn as talented young craftsman, Masahiro Kudo, takes you on his journey crafting a traditional wooden sake cup or ‘masu‘. Brought to you by the Japan Woodcraft Associaton, this live webinar series of 5 x 1 hour episodes sees Masahiro using traditional Japanese hand tools and techniques to craft and finish intricate dovetail joints called ‘ari-gumi‘. Witness Masahiro work the wood with precision techniques, all by hand. Interact and ask questions directly to Masahiro as part of a live Q & A session during each episode. This masterclass webinar series can be booked as a whole for 75 euros (saving 25%), or each episode can be booked individually (25 euros each). Episode 1 is free on YouTube.

Every Sunday throughout May the JWA will be broadcasting live via Zoom from Masahiro’s workshop in Chiba, just outside Tokyo.