Concept
The workshop is on making the pattern of “Kumiko”, which is traditional arts and crafts technique in Kanuma, Japan. The workshop was held to make a chance to experience the traditional Kumiko for urban people and especially children living in Tokyo area.Kumiko is the woodworking technique in which the design is assembled without using a nail, a glue or a knife.
At the beginning, I describe the project and history of Kumiko. After that, we started to make the pattern of Kumiko. At the same time, I taught the Origami gift box which fit to the Kumiko Christmas Ornament.
Detail
* Participation by parents and children is encouraged.
* Workshop was held at Ungdomsskolen Kolding (2 classes), Okaeri Cafe in Aalborg, Fabrikanterne and a private house in Vejle,
Materials
Kumiko pieces prepared by craftsman, made from Japanese cypress
Schedule
15 min : What is KUMIKO?? Learning about the history of Kumiko technique.
35 min : Let's try KUMIKO! Making a wooden brooch or Christmas decoration.
40 min : The last step is to enjoy the Origami gift box.
WORKSHOP PLACE
Okaeri Japan Connections in Aalborg
Fabrikanterne in Vejle
