Art & Crafts Workshops

I had been searching for an authentic artistic experience in Tokyo that felt like it wasn’t just created for tourists. This class fit the bill perfectly, and Yoshiko and Yoshiichiro Kuge were wonderful instructors. They ... morehave been running a ceramics studio for over 50 years and teaching the art of kintsugi for 40 years. They have full, months-long apprenticeships but also do one-day workshops as an introduction. We learned a lot in their tiny studio, and our college-age artist plans to continue the practice at home. Our hosts even gave us a shopping list for supplies! (The supplies were available locally at Hands department store in Shinjuku and elsewhere.)

The afternoon was relaxed, including tea and snacks provided by our hosts. They wrapped our creations securely in plastic containers to take home. The tea cups we repaired are food safe too, which I saw is not the case for other classes.

I highly recommend this experience. It was truly a highlight of our trip!

Our family of 4 very much enjoyed learning at the Kuge Crafts workshop. Wonderful teachers, very clearly explained, fun experience with special keepsake.

Great teachers and unique experience. Highly recommend!

We had a lovely day creating little desserts in ikebukuro. The instructions were easy to follow and our guide was very helpful. English was okay and they showed a video so we were able to follow, plus the guide helps you... more. The location is so nice, you hardly believe you’re still in Tokyo it was so peaceful. I highly recommend spending an afternoon here.

I brought a broken cup which my daughter bought from Japan. I bought it to the Studio to learn to restore it. I am pleased. They taught me how to restore the cup.

This was my second time here with my son and my friend from Japan joined for her first time and we all loved it. We had an English speaking instructor who was very helpful and showed us step-by-step what we needed to do... more to make our design how we wanted it. We practiced on a separate glass and that was so helpful to improve our technique. The instructor gave us additional tips along the way. It's so nice to take home such a unique product from our time spent in Japan.