"KUMIKO" Christmas Gift Workshop
in Denmark
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
