Art & Crafts Workshops

My wife and I did this class and had a fantastic time. It was informative and great fun. If you have ever seen this type of pottery repair and wondered how it's done, this class is for you.

This was a great experience. I learned about Kintsugi and repaired a cup. I highly recommend

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.