Building a school of Japanese woodworking

Over two years ago, an assembly of passionate carpenters from around Japan commenced building a school where craftspeople, woodworkers and artists from around the world can gather to learn, share and exchange skills, knowledge and cultures.

‘When the studio opens next Spring’, explains Dylan Iwakuni, ‘we will host classes (in English as well) on Japanese woodworking, green woodworking, and sustainable forest management, amongst others. There will also be Artist-in-Residency opportunities for artists wishing to experience focused immersion in their ideas and art.

‘The workshops will cover the essence of Japanese woodworking, including sharpening, hand tool usage and joinery techniques. They vary in length from one and five days through to a four-week intensive with fine furniture maker Tak Yoshino.

‘This past September, we completed the timber frame structure and are currently working on the roof and exterior,’ said Dylan. ‘This studio is being built with traditional carpentry methods, using wood felled and milled from our forest. Lately however, skyrocketing materials and construction costs have impacted its progress. Inevitably, there is a need for financial assistance to help us finish the interior and as a result, the woodworking studio. Any contributions and shares are greatly appreciated through a Kickstarter campaign at http://kck.st/3CugzfO

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Skyrocketing materials and construction costs have now impacted its progress and support is now sought through a Kickstarter campaign at http://kck.st/3CugzfO