Japanese Woodworking Introduction

You will gain a broad understanding of how Japanese woodworking distinguishes itself from Western approaches during this two hour talk and demonstration. The session will include an overview of traditional hand tools used in a range of work scale, from making small objects to full size timber frame building. 

This will be followed by a brief demonstration of the use of all basic tools: 

• nomi (chisel)
• kanna (plane)
• nokogiri (saw) 

and marking tools including:

• sashigane (square)
• sumitsubo (ink line).

Important Things to Note:
Everyone will be invited to pull a Japanese plane and make a thin wood shaving. A short history will be given along with key design element and aesthetic preferences. Joinery will be discussed with samples to handle.

Are materials provided and included in cost of the class? Yes.
Students will be introduced to Tools and how to use them. No materials needed to bring for this course.