Netsuke Carving
About this workshop
Learn the ancient art of netsuke wood carving with master wood carver Hape Kiddle.
In this 3-day workshop, you will learn to shape and carve your own netsuke fish or toadstool using traditional wood carving hand tools and Japanese carving techniques such as himotoshi (carving passages in the netsuke for the cord) and ukibori (relief carving).
At the end of the workshop, you will take home your very own netsuke fish or toadstool.
Essential information
Required skill level
No previous experience required
What do I need to bring?
Snacks, lunch, water bottle, notepad and pen.
Clothing guidelines
Comfortable clothes students don’t mind getting dirty, long pants and long sleeve top preferred. No flowing or baggy clothes that may catch blades. Closed toed shoes. Students may bring their own carving gloves as these will not be provided - not required
Maximum class size
Small class size – max 6 participants
What is Included
All instruction, tools and materials included
You will learn
You will learn to shape and carve your own netsuke fish or toadstool using traditional wood carving hand tools and Japanese carving techniques such as himotoshi (carving passages in the netsuke for the cord) and ukibori (relief carving).
Morning tea/lunch info
Morning tea included
