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One brush, one ink, infinite grays. 墨絵 — SUMI-E Ink Painting 
Learn how Japan’s gold is made, then gild chopsticks to keep or to give. 金箔 — KINPAKU The Gold of Japan 
Sculpt the season into sweets almost too beautiful to eat. 和菓子 — WAGASHI Japanese Sweets 
The choreography of a single bowl of tea. 茶の湯 — CHANOYU Tea Ceremony 
Japan’s model-craft obsession, taken seriously. ガンプラ — GUNPLA Gunpla Building 
A tree, patiently persuaded. 盆栽 — BONSAI Bonsai 
Interlock slivers of wood into lattice — no nails, no glue. 組子 — KUMIKO Wood Lattice Joinery 
Float ink on water, catch it on paper. 墨流し — SUMINAGASHI Marbling Art 
Dinner, at one-twelfth scale. ミニチュア — MINIATURE Miniature Food 
Knot paper cords into jewelry and blessings. 水引 — MIZUHIKI Ceremonial Knotwork 
Tuck silk into carved wood, the Edo way. 木目込み — KIMEKOMI Fabric-Inlay Dolls 
Sushi with a picture hidden inside. 飾り巻き寿司 — KAZARI MAKI Decorative Sushi Rolls 
The quiet geometry of flowers. 生花 — IKEBANA Flower Arrangement — Misho School 
Three stems, one line of thought. 生花 — IKEBANA Flower Arrangement — Ohara School About our classes
Hands-on Japanese art, craft and food classes in New York’s East Village — sumi-e ink painting, wagashi sweets, tea ceremony, kimekomi dolls, kumiko woodworking, bonsai and more, taught by people who have dedicated their lives to the craft. Most are single-session, beginner-friendly workshops with materials provided, and many let you take home what you make. Come on your own or with a friend, or book a private session for your group.
One month, fourteen crafts
Most sessions are single, beginner-friendly workshops. Tap a class to see details and book.
Good to know
Do I need any experience?
No. Most of our classes are beginner-friendly and designed for first-timers. If a session is meant for returning students, its class page will say so.
What’s included?
Most classes include all the materials and tools you need. The online ikebana class is the exception: you gather your own flowers, scissors and a container at home. Each class page has the details.
Can I book a class just for my group?
Yes. Any of our classes can be booked as a private session for a birthday, a date night or family in town. See Private Sessions — or, for a company group, Team Workshops.
Can I give a class as a gift?
Yes. A gift voucher covers one class of the recipient’s choosing, and we email it to you or straight to them. A voucher doesn’t reserve a seat, so they book a date in advance. See Gift Cards for which classes are covered.
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Any of our classes can be booked as a team experience — a hands-on hour of making something together, led by the same artisans who teach here.
- Pick any craft — sushi, wagashi, tea ceremony, ikebana and more
- Groups of 8 to 60
- At our East Village studio, your office, or your venue
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