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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Very friendly staff, worthy every moment spent here.

Reviewed by: Calvin

The overal experience with this activity is marvelous. The staff is very friendly and patience in introducing the activity, as well as some history of the Food Sample Culture in Japan, which is a bonus point. You can tell he is very enthusiastic and enjoying this experience. Just an extra note, we communicated without any issue in English.

You get to choose your five pieces of colourful assorted accessories for your sundae. The cup of the sundae and the colourful jam at the bottom will be provided. You have to first fill up the base of the sundae cup, then the twirling cream at the top and place your assortments as you wish. The staff carefully checked every steps of the process, also fix any errors professionally. You will be guarenteed a outstanding food sample even for your first try.

As for the advice for future participants, since it takes a while for the food sample to dry off, it is better you plan your activites accordingly. Although, the staff did carefully stabilised the food samples in a provided paper box (in a very meticulous way, props to that) and bag so it was not an issue for us.

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Hello Calvin

Thank you very much for coming to the store this time.
I'll have high evaluation, and thank you very much.
The all people by which Suites menu is foreign countries, very popular.
If you'd enjoy yourself, I'm glad.
Please reserve one in case of a visit to Japan again by all means.
I'm waiting.

  • Tart (left) and Mini Ice Cream Sundae (Right)

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Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2020/01/29
Activity Date: 2020/01/20

江戸切子体験 十数種のグラスと数十もの柄サンプルから選べる　講座付きのプランもあり＜浅草駅 徒歩３分！創吉浅草店＞

記念になりました

Reviewed by: よーこ

自分でもだんだん慣れてきて上手くなるのが楽しめました。ひとり参加ですが、製作に没頭すると他のグループの方等気になりません。

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Packages: 江戸切子体験プラン
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2020/01/14
Activity Date: 2020/01/12

金継ぎ教室 一日体験 大切な器を美しく修理する伝統技術 ＜南阿佐ヶ谷＞by 手仕事屋久家

Amazing

Reviewed by: Ireland

Was such a lovely experience with amazing little touches from the hosts including delicious homemade apple tea ! The hosts were very friendly and had great English and were very exited to teach us the tradition of their culture ! Everything is done with care and to perfection ! Even the way they wrap up your piece and pop it in a bag is done so thoughtfully ! Would highly recommend this experience if your in Tokyo. It’s also a great way to meet and chat to some locals

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2020/01/13
Activity Date: 2020/01/09

金継ぎ教室 一日体験 大切な器を美しく修理する伝統技術 ＜南阿佐ヶ谷＞by 手仕事屋久家

Fantastic experience of Japanese repair technique

Reviewed by: Arjen

This was one of my most valuable experiences in Japan in four and a half months of staying. You are very warmly welcomed with a drink (there is more than enough for a couple of drinks) and a homemade cake.

The couple helps you out working on your piece of choice (or your own cup! I brought my own cup which I found in the woods of Chichibu), explain which tool is for what and how to do what you are about to do. You can do this at your own pace and you do not have to fear not having stable hands or not being able to pull it off. They will always support you in getting a beautiful piece to take home.

They will show you what you need to buy from Tokyu Hands to execute the technique at home and give you a tour through their works and their workshop in the building on the left.

If you're in Tokyo, got some spare time or want to learn a Japanese craft, definitely recommended to go here! English is no problem!

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Posted on: 2020/01/11
Activity Date: 2019/12/18

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

The Food Sample workshop was so good

Reviewed by: Julie

We Food Sample workshop was amazing. My kids loved it so much. The instructor was so nice and funny. He gave the instructions in English, so communication is not a problem. My kids made Ramen and Fried Rice. They both wanted to do it again. Highly recommended!

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Thank you for visiting this time.
I am glad if you enjoyed the experience.
Please come and experience a different experience when you come to Japan.
We'll be expecting you

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Packages: Ramen
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2020/01/07
Activity Date: 2019/12/08

金継ぎ教室 一日体験 大切な器を美しく修理する伝統技術 ＜南阿佐ヶ谷＞by 手仕事屋久家

A great morning learning a great skill

Reviewed by: Josh

This was a fantastic experience for my wife and myself to sit with 2 very skilled teachers and learn about Kintsugi.
A very warm and inviting environment, you are greeted with a delicious treat and tea or coffee.
It's then straight into learning different aspects of Kintsugi.
At the end of the class your item is packaged securely and neatly ready for you to take home.
The Shop is very easy to locate, just follow the directions provided when booking. The walk from the station is around 10 minutes, with some family marts on the way if a toilet is required.
We will definitely be coming back during our next trip.

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Posted on: 2020/01/06
Activity Date: 2020/01/04

江戸切子体験 十数種のグラスと数十もの柄サンプルから選べる　講座付きのプランもあり＜浅草駅 徒歩３分！創吉浅草店＞

1人参加でも安心。できたグラスに愛着が湧きます。

Reviewed by: NaO

初めて江戸切子制作体験をしましたが、とても丁寧に教えて頂けて、初心者でも楽しく作ることができました。ありがとうございました。
私は1人で申し込みましたが、個々のグラスの絵柄毎にアドバイスを頂けるので、1人参加でも友人や家族単位でも楽しく参加できるところが良いです。
申込前にベルトラのレビューを見て、練習する時間を多く取ると本番が足りないとのコメントが多かったので少し心配でしたが、実際に体験してみると、ちゃんと良いものを作るためには練習が必要だし、練習の線でも凄く丁寧にアドバイスを頂けて本番の自分のグラスに取り組めたので練習は大事かなと思いました。
これから参加するかたが時間を考えるのなら、自分が納得するまで練習するというより、練習の線を削る都度に先生に確認してもらって的確なアドバイスを頂いて本番に臨むのが良いと思います。
自分が体験してとても楽しかったので、東京観光に来る友人に勧めたいと思いますし、私もまた参加して今回作ったのと色違いのペアグラスを作りたいなと思いました。

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Packages: 江戸切子体験プラン
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2020/01/05
Activity Date: 2019/12/21

食品サンプル体験　寿司・ラーメン・カレー・ピザなど 食事系のサンプルを制作！種類豊富な選べるプラン♪短時間30分から体験可能＜池袋／北池袋駅徒歩5分＞

とても貴重な経験

Reviewed by: pon

旅行で日本に来ていた外国人の友達を連れての訪問でした。
自分で通訳をするので一番簡単そうな寿司のフードサンプルを作りましたが、アシスタントの方がしっかり説明して下さりとても喜んでもらえました。
また同じような場面で利用したいと思います。

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pon様

この度はご来店頂きましてありがとうございました。また高い評価も頂き恐縮です。
皆様に楽しく体験して頂けたなら
嬉しく思います。是非またのご来店お待ちしております。

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Packages: 寿司キャンドル
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2019/12/26
Activity Date: 2019/11/24

Half Day Scarf Hand Weaving Workshop in Jiyugaoka, Tokyo

Good learning experience, just may be have enough time to complete the scarf

Reviewed by: ジョセフ

The scarf hand weaving class is great in overall.
Teacher is very friendly and helpful in teaching us, even my Japanese is level 0.
Only thing not so good is the time to make a reasonable length scarf does take quite some time. It's better you can reserve over 3 hours for the class, or else you may not be able to finish one scarf .

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Posted on: 2019/12/23
Activity Date: 2019/12/21

金継ぎ教室 一日体験 大切な器を美しく修理する伝統技術 ＜南阿佐ヶ谷＞by 手仕事屋久家

Amazing experience

Reviewed by: Athena

Me and my girlfriend thoroughly enjoyed the workshop. The hosts were amazing people, super helpful and so welcoming and treated us like friends! We learned so much and came out feeling proud. All our questions answered and the couple is eager to help and make you feel accomplished! Highly recommended.

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Posted on: 2019/12/20
Activity Date: 2019/12/06

金継ぎ教室 一日体験 大切な器を美しく修理する伝統技術 ＜南阿佐ヶ谷＞by 手仕事屋久家

Kintsugi course

Reviewed by: Mahazosoa

I really enjoyed this two hours and a half of Kintsugi. we got a lot of information on the techniques and on Japanese culture as well. It was organised in order that that we can continue on our own. The materials were well listed and described and I found them easily in Tokyu hands. many many thanks

  • Introduction with the list of materials

  • painting with gold the chips repaired on a Meiji cup ( 1868 onward)

  • it is not yet finished. It still needs gold powdering as finition. Many thanks for All

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Posted on: 2019/12/14
Activity Date: 2019/11/20

金継ぎ教室 一日体験 大切な器を美しく修理する伝統技術 ＜南阿佐ヶ谷＞by 手仕事屋久家

kintsugi workshop

Reviewed by: stevie

The walk from train station to the workshop was delightful in the morning of a day in November. Extremely well structured and presented content. Delicious homemade tea and snacks. Concisely explained and taught skills fundamentally required for us as beginners who might very well be engaging ourselves with the art in the future. It amends not only ceramics but many other things that might have been put away for unspoken reasons for ages. Kintsugi from now on is more than just a new skill to me. It's going to be a way of life.

Yoshi and Yoshiko, thank you!

  • My homework^^

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Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/12/11
Activity Date: 2019/11/10

金継ぎ教室 一日体験 大切な器を美しく修理する伝統技術 ＜南阿佐ヶ谷＞by 手仕事屋久家

Definitely a good idea to spend a great time - come with friends or alone!

Reviewed by: Cecile

Very warm and simple introduction to kintsugi with the possibility to check picture books about its history and evolution.
As a complete beginner I was glad to meet the adorable teachers and to taste their delicious welcome cake and fruit tea :).

This workshop remains one of the best memories of my stay Tokyo! And a list of tools is provided so you can even buy them afterwards.

If you want to spend a good time and discover the basics of contemporary diy kintsugi, while visiting a cute and quiet, non-touristy area of Tokyo, this is your activity!

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Posted on: 2019/12/06
Activity Date: 2019/09/25

江戸切子体験 十数種のグラスと数十もの柄サンプルから選べる　講座付きのプランもあり＜浅草駅 徒歩３分！創吉浅草店＞

One of the best team outing ever! チームビルディングの一環としていい経験となりました。

Reviewed by: pen-chan

The Edo Kiriko lesson was done all in English.
We had office exchange colleague from Germany and the explanation/instructions were very easy to follow.
Pros:
-venue close to the station
-easy to understand instructions in English
-lots of glasses to chose from
-can take your "art work" home on the day
-though it involves cutting and carving, it was very safe
-everyone was very happy with the finished work
-very photogenic
-many interesting places to eat out afterwords (good location)
-lots of fun and it is beutiful
Cons:
-could only use cash for paying on the day
-any discount prices for second time on words?
-many not be so good for a team of more than 6 at a time since they only have 6 cutting machines
-90 min may not be enough time if you want to make more than one

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Thank you for attending the workshop!
We are glad that you had fun with us.
Actually we have 3 rooms and the maximum number of people is 36.
And there's 2h program in our website (not on veltra).

We are looking forward to serving you again.
Thank you!

Sokichi

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Packages: 江戸切子体験プラン
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Posted on: 2019/12/02
Activity Date: 2019/11/27

金継ぎ教室 一日体験 大切な器を美しく修理する伝統技術 ＜南阿佐ヶ谷＞by 手仕事屋久家

One of the best things I did in Tokyo

Reviewed by: Jennifer

The kind couple who run Kuge Crafts make very efficient use of the time allotted. You’ll repair only a very small break in a beautiful cup, but while you wait for various materials to harden/dry/etc., you’ll learn about the history of kintsugi, other similar art forms, and other kintsugi techniques besides epoxy putty. The treats served are delicious too. I came away wanting to do this at home; luckily you’ll receive a shopping list and photo to take to Tokyo Hands so you can buy anything you won’t find at home before you leave town.

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Posted on: 2019/11/26
Activity Date: 2019/11/24

江戸切子体験 十数種のグラスと数十もの柄サンプルから選べる　講座付きのプランもあり＜浅草駅 徒歩３分！創吉浅草店＞

素敵なグラスができました。

Reviewed by: いのき

母の誕生日お祝いに、母と2人で参加しました。初めてで、うまくできるか不安でしたが、インストラクターの先生がとても親切で、2人ともとても素敵なグラスを作成することができました。グラス、お持ち帰りができ、この価格はコスパ高いと思います。とても良かったです。

  • 二人が作った江戸切子のグラスです。

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Packages: 江戸切子体験プラン
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/11/26
Activity Date: 2019/11/24

江戸切子体験 十数種のグラスと数十もの柄サンプルから選べる　講座付きのプランもあり＜浅草駅 徒歩３分！創吉浅草店＞

最後は写真撮影ができるよ！

Reviewed by: なみこ

一人で参加しました。私以外はペアで参加していて、全部で4組です。
少人数で説明も丁寧でした。初めに星を3つ掘る練習の時間があって、好きなグラスで本番です。デザインは机上のサンプルから好きなデザインを選びます。なかなか見本のようにできませんが、大きな修正はスタッフの方がごまかしてくれました。
色付きのグラスは追加料金が発生します。

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Packages: 江戸切子体験プラン
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2019/11/24
Activity Date: 2019/11/23

金継ぎ教室 一日体験 大切な器を美しく修理する伝統技術 ＜南阿佐ヶ谷＞by 手仕事屋久家

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Anna

The shop owners are stunning experts of the craft. They were extremely kind and wonderful teachers! An incredible and authentic experience that I recommend to all!

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Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2019/11/20
Activity Date: 2019/11/09

金継ぎ教室 一日体験 大切な器を美しく修理する伝統技術 ＜南阿佐ヶ谷＞by 手仕事屋久家

Great beginner course

Reviewed by: Jen from Australia

I really enjoyed this introduction to kintsugi and came away with a lovely souvenir! The couple who ran the course were very patient and the cake was delicious.

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Posted on: 2019/11/18
Activity Date: 2019/11/16

江戸切子体験 十数種のグラスと数十もの柄サンプルから選べる　講座付きのプランもあり＜浅草駅 徒歩３分！創吉浅草店＞

またやりたい！

Reviewed by: LINDA

きれいに切れなくても先生がうまくフォローしてくださりちゃんとした作品に出来上がりました。アドバイスも親切丁寧、不器用な私にも根気よく付き合ってくださいました。
遠方からわざわざ参加した友人達も大満足で、皆でまたやりたいね、と言っています。

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Packages: 江戸切子体験プラン
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2019/11/16
Activity Date: 2019/10/25

金継ぎ教室 一日体験 大切な器を美しく修理する伝統技術 ＜南阿佐ヶ谷＞by 手仕事屋久家

Incredible experience - we would certainly go again!

Reviewed by: Antoni

What a beautiful experience with KUGE Crafts - we would definately visit again as it was educational as well as practical. We really learnt a lot and we took our art home with us!

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Posted on: 2019/11/12
Activity Date: 2019/11/10

Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

My wonderful exprience in Yamato food sample

Reviewed by: Norwahidah Shariff

Very friendly and helpful instructors, easy to learn activity.
This was my first time and I loved it

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Customer
Thank you for visiting this time.
I hope you enjoyed it.
Please come to Tokyo again when you come to Tokyo.
We'll be expecting you.
staff

  • My Valuable Experience

  • My ramen

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2019/11/11
Activity Date: 2019/10/14

Half Day Scarf Hand Weaving Workshop in Trendy Kichijoji

My valuable activity in hand weaving at Jota Studio

Reviewed by: Norwahidah Shariff

Jota studio location next to a beautiful park with a river.
Very good instructor and easy to understand.
The Most Valuable Experience I will never forget.
Proud to make 2.3m scaft in 3.5 hours.
I'm trying to come again.

Thanks Mr.Tatsuya Jo and Partner

  • My Valuable Experience

  • My 2.3m scaft

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2019/11/10
Activity Date: 2019/10/15

江戸切子体験 十数種のグラスと数十もの柄サンプルから選べる　講座付きのプランもあり＜浅草駅 徒歩３分！創吉浅草店＞

もう一度

Reviewed by: ちにー

練習時間は少しあります。ただ、練習時間を延ばすと本番が短くなるだけです。
練習では、
・まっすぐに深めの線を作る。
・怖がらずにゆっくり強めに回転ヤスリをグラスに押し当てる。
・溝がキレイなV字型に。
なるように心がけて、少しコツを掴んだらすぐに本番の下書きと削りに入った方がよいです。
溝のV字型が深く彫れていないと、影ができずにのっぺりとした仕上がりになり江戸切子の美しさが出ません。
ポイント消化のためと予約したツアーでしたが、成果品も持ち帰れて使っていけますし、お値段以上の楽しいツアーでした。
もう一度作ればきっともっと上手にできる…と…思います…。

  • 底も模様をつけられます！

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/09/28
Activity Date: 2019/09/18

金継ぎ教室 一日体験 大切な器を美しく修理する伝統技術 ＜南阿佐ヶ谷＞by 手仕事屋久家

Such a discovery !

Reviewed by: Sarah

It has been such a nice experience because the hosts were kind and wanted so much to share their knowledge.
Kintsugi wasn't has difficult as I taught : I've just followed what they showed me.
They explained me where I can buy the tools. They made me discover another kind of japanese artcrafts like liquerware.
I loved the way they welcomed me with a delicious mango pie and a fresh fruits drink.
A delightful moment, I advice you to try this experience !

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Posted on: 2019/09/18
Activity Date: 2019/08/21

金継ぎ教室 一日体験 大切な器を美しく修理する伝統技術 ＜南阿佐ヶ谷＞by 手仕事屋久家

Such a wonderful experience!

Reviewed by: Christine

This was such a fun, interesting and enjoyable experience! Yoshiichiro and Yoshiko were so kind, knowledgeable, helpful. They were very patient as they tried to bridge the language barrier while giving instructions. They had several “cheat sheets” in English to help me understand.

They also were quite hospitable, providing snacks and even taking my photo several times during the repair process. Yoshiko also kindly showed me her ceramics studio, as I had made the piece that I used.

The entire process was easy enough, but patience and care are necessary. They gave me a list of supplies to purchase (and the address of a store so that I could bring those home with me.

Overall, I would highly recommend this experience. It’s a great introduction into the beautiful art of Japanese kintsugi! As an aside, I had mentioned to some of the staff at our hotel that I was taking this class and they scoured the hotel to find some old examples that they had in their possession. When I returned with my piece, the staff were impressed and asked for the contact info so they could recommend the Kuge’s to other hotel guests.

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Posted on: 2019/09/08
Activity Date: 2019/08/16

金継ぎ教室 一日体験 大切な器を美しく修理する伝統技術 ＜南阿佐ヶ谷＞by 手仕事屋久家

A lovely way to learn a peaceful art form!

Reviewed by: Lawrence

I had such a good time learning kintsugi, I went straight from their workshop to a craft store (with their extremely helpful bilingual shopping list!) to be able to do it more at home. The Kuge-sans were so welcoming and kind. I brought a small bowl that I had recently broken, and they helped me magically put it back together. They also had beautiful tea cups available to repair.The Kuge-sans do a wonderful job of communicating the joy of kintsugi even without too much English. They were prepared with photos and examples to make every step clear. Overall, the experience was peaceful and satisfying, and definitely a lovely way to rest from the hurry and stress of international travel.

  • The ceramic of this bowl was very delicate so I wasn't sure kintsugi would be possible, but Yoshiichiro made it work!

  • The final dish is beautiful!

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Posted on: 2019/08/23
Activity Date: 2019/08/21

金継ぎ教室 一日体験 大切な器を美しく修理する伝統技術 ＜南阿佐ヶ谷＞by 手仕事屋久家

Such a nice couple

Reviewed by: Tiffany

Arrived 20 min late because we were an hour away and got a little lost, but they didn’t mind.

The workshop is led by an elderly couple who have been doing kintsugi for many years. They were even featured in a few books and magazines!

When we arrived, there was mango Mille crepe cake and apple tea, which were both SO GOOD. It’s summer when we went, so the snack and drink were both so refreshing.

We picked our cups and got right to work. They walked us through the process step by step and gave us a list of the steps and materials to buy at the store if we wanted to do kintsugi on our own at home.

We got to see some of the kintsugi works they fixed, and some were so intricately re-pieced, it blew our minds.

Overall, I had so much fun. The couple is super sweet and take pics of you on their iPad as you’re working and email them to you, since your hands are full.

The next time I go back to japan, I will take their class again, without a doubt. I really do recommend taking this class because it’s such a unique experience that I’ll always remember, along with having a completely uniquely fixed cup .

The picture I attached from the book is the picture of the couple.

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/08/20
Activity Date: 2019/08/14

江戸切子体験 十数種のグラスと数十もの柄サンプルから選べる　講座付きのプランもあり＜浅草駅 徒歩３分！創吉浅草店＞

とにかく楽しかったです。

Reviewed by: ゾーガン

夫婦での参加です。ベルトラでのポイントが溜まっていたので興味のあったこちらに参加しました。親切丁寧に教えていただき、練習してから本番！
体験してみて江戸切子の魅力がまた深まりました。力の入れ方、均一にする難しさ、何もかもが新鮮で出来上がったグラスで飲む晩酌は最高です。

  • 主人作 イカなど入れてみました。

  • グラス底から模様を入れていきます。

  • お魚が簡単そうだと思ったけど、なかなか難しいです。

  • 力加減が難しく緊張します。

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Packages: 江戸切子体験プラン
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/08/16
Activity Date: 2019/08/14

金継ぎ教室 一日体験 大切な器を美しく修理する伝統技術 ＜南阿佐ヶ谷＞by 手仕事屋久家

Delightful

Reviewed by: Anita

I had a delightful time at this class. Every effort was made to make it a special experience. I cannot wait to reveal my work in two weeks time.

  • My cup

  • Fine brushes

  • Gold laquer

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2019/08/13
Activity Date: 2019/08/11
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