Making A 'Masu' Cup | 5 x Episodes With Live Q & A

Watch and learn as talented young craftsman, Masahiro Kudo, takes you on his journey crafting a traditional wooden sake cup or 'masu'.

Brought to you by the Japan Woodcraft Associaton, this live webinar series of 5 x 1 hour episodes sees Masahiro using traditional Japanese hand tools and techniques to craft and finish intricate dovetail joints called 'ari-gumi'. Witness Masahiro work the wood with precision techniques, all by hand. Interact and ask questions directly to Masahiro as part of a live Q & A session during each episode.

Every Sunday throughout May plus the first Sunday in June, the JWA will be broadcasting live via Zoom from Masahiro's workshop in Chiba, just outside Tokyo.

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Don't worry! Follow the Eventbrite ticket links on this page to purchase access to recordings of any episodes you've missed.

PLEASE NOTE: An initial free episode, Episode 1 is available to view free of charge (see YouTube link below). All further episodes (2-5) will be available to watch and download by paying ticket holders only.

Uncover The Secrets Of Japanese Woodwork

This is a rare opportunity to watch and learn directly from a talented Japanese craftsman enjoying his work. Translation will be provided in English by narrator and translator, Kaho Sakuta.

Please note: this is a professional demonstration webinar not a follow-along craft workshop to make your own 'masu'.

FREE PREVIEW EPISODE | AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE

Episode Summary

This masterclass webinar series can be booked as a whole for 75 euros (saving 25%), or each episode can be booked individually (25 euros each). Episode 1 is free on YouTube - see above.

May 3 - Episode 1: Masu Cup Overview | Sumitsuke - Measuring + Marking (free preview episode on YouTube)

May 10 - Episode 2: Nokohiki - Sawing | Cutting The Pins & Tails (recorded webinar available to purchase via Eventbrite)

May 24 - Episode 3: Aradori - Rough Chiselling The Joints (recorded webinar available to purchase via Eventbrite)

May 31 - Episode 4: Shiage - Finishing | Kumitate - Assembly PART 1 (recorded webinar available to purchase via Eventbrite)

June 7 - Episode 5: Shiage - Finishing | Kumitate - Assembly PART 2