〈KAMISUKI ACTIVITY〉
About 1 hour from central Tokyo. Why don’t you make paper from wood in rich nature!
About 1 hour from central Tokyo to the west side. There is rich nature beyond the city here. In summer fireflies flutter in the river in front of the workshop, autumn leaves are also beautiful in autumn.
We grow also the mulberry tree which is the raw material of Japanese paper inside a large site. Peel off the wood, tap it and make it fine fiber, then do paper making.
We also use well water for paper making. It is fun to draw with hand pumps.
After the workshop is over, you can relax in the hot spring ` TsuruTsuru Onsen'. It is approximately 20 minutes by car from here. You can also go by bus from Musashi Itsukaichi station. It takes about 20 minutes. Tatoo is OK.
- The workshop is booked in advance
- No admission for those who have not registered for the workshop
- Starts at 10:00 and 13:30 (twice a day)
- Closed everyTuesday and second Thursday, Second Saturday
- Parking lot available
workshop1
Making raw materials+LED Mini Washi Candle
Our English is at beginner level.
We would be happy if you could bring a translation app when you come for the experience!
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Actually you can experience that the paper is made of wood.
First peel it off, and beet it and make it a fine fiber.
Next, you will do paper making using that raw material.
This is "Hinode Washi" original paper making.
Paper is made by placing plant fibers on a flat net and drying.
Here You will place the fiber on the towel. Then squeeze and dry.
We applied this to "paper making with a towel." The paper traces a towel pile fabric and you can create a unique texture.
Next, we prepare preliminarily dried paper, so you will make it light with that paper.
In this course, you make 2 pieces of towelpaper first. Take these 2 pieces and dry them at home later (it takes 4 to 5 days to dry). Next, We will give you dried towel paper, so peel off the paper from towel, wrap the LED candle with the paper to complete the LED mini washi candle like the photo above. You can take this on the day.
You can see how to make paper with towel by this video.
[Characteristics of LED mini washi candle to produce]
▶ ︎ Cordless / Battery type / Light fluctuates like a candle / You can also blow in by your breath to turn ON/OFF / height about 12 cm × diameter about 7 cm
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS
1 to 10 people
FEE
1person / 8,500yen
2 or more / 6,000yen (fee of 1person)
※ 2 people total 14,500 yen, 3 people total 20,500 yen
※ No admission for those who have not registered for the workshop
TIME REQUIRED
about 2 hours
THE WORK
1 piece (take home on the day)
TARGET AGE
No age limit
THINGS TO BRING
Hand towel for wiping hands
CLOTHING
Footwear easy to move
Clothes that water may splash somewhat
Or bring an apron
PICKUP
We will pick you up from Musashi Itsukaichi Station up to 7 people
(First come first served basis)
Please take a taxi beyond that
CAR
If you come by car you can also enjoy lunch and hot springs in the surrounding area
RESERVATION
Please reserve your favorite date and time
RESERVATION →
workshop2
Making raw materials+Washi Art
Our English is at beginner level.
We would be happy if you could bring a translation app when you come for the experience!
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Actually you can experience that the paper is made of wood.
First peel it off, and beet it and make it a fine fiber.
Next, you will do paper making using that raw material.
A new type of art to create a paper with your drawing on it, without using a brush. Anyone can enjoy from adults to children.
If you prefer, you can enjoy just making a pattern in stead of drawing a picture. Please watch the 1 minute HOWTO movie.
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS
1 to 10 people
FEE
1person / 7,700yen
2 or more / 5,200yen (fee of 1person)
※ 2 people total 12,900 yen, 3 people total 18,100 yen
※ No admission for those who have not registered for the workshop
TIME REQUIRED
about 2 hours
THE WORK
1 piece (take home on the day, finished by peeling off after drying at home)
TARGET AGE
No age limit
THINGS TO BRING
Hand towel for wiping hands
CLOTHING
Footwear easy to move
Clothes that water may splash somewhat
Or bring an apron
PICKUP
We will pick you up from Musashi Itsukaichi Station up to 7 people
(First come first served basis)
Please take a taxi beyond that
CAR
If you come by car you can also enjoy lunch and hot springs in the surrounding area
RESERVATION
Please reserve your favorite date and time
RESERVATION →
workshop3
Making raw materials+Postcards
Our English is at beginner level.
We would be happy if you could bring a translation app when you come for the experience!
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Actually you can experience that the paper is made of wood.
First peel it off, and beet it and make it a fine fiber.
Next, you will do paper making using that raw material.
Making postcard with plants, beads, buttons, or something.
You can make 3 postcards, and take them home on the day.
Plants will be living for several weeks.but then it will die. It is good to dry flower.
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS
1 to 10 people
FEE
1person / 8,700yen
2 or more / 6,200yen (fee of 1person)
※ 2 people total 14,900 yen, 3 people total 21,100 yen
※ No admission for those who have not registered for the workshop
TIME REQUIRED
about 2 hours
THE WORK
3 piece (take home on the day, finished by peeling off after drying at home)
TARGET AGE
No age limit
THINGS TO BRING
Hand towel for wiping hands
CLOTHING
Footwear easy to move
Clothes that water may splash somewhat
Or bring an apron
PICKUP
We will pick you up from Musashi Itsukaichi Station up to 7 people
(First come first served basis)
Please take a taxi beyond that
CAR
If you come by car you can also enjoy lunch and hot springs in the surrounding area
RESERVATION
Please reserve your favorite date and time
RESERVATION →
How to apply for workshop
- Those who use mobile (smartphone) please be careful.
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- Later, we will inform you the transfer account from here.
- Details will be notified after payment is confirmed.