Advanced I Course

14 Days | Okayama, Japan

14 Days Course Outline:

  • Stereographic drawing of hip roof structure to derive cut dimensions

  • Cutting of joinery to build 1/3 scale model of partial hip roof structure

  • Tea ceremony experience in a tea room that we built

  • Completion of intermediate course is highly recommended

Class Schedule:

  • Class size: 8 students

  • Lessons: Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm, Sundays off

  • Lessons: 11 workshop days, 1 excursion day

  • Our workshop space can be used daily for self-practice from 9am till late

  • Teachers available until 5pm

  • Course will be conducted in English

Additional Info:

  • 2026: Accommodation, Breakfast & Lunch is provided.

  • You will need to prepare the following tools to attend the class. We can help you purchase on your behalf if you do not have them:

    1. Ryoba Saw 240mm

    2. Bench Chisels 3mm, 6mm, 9mm, 15mm (Oire Nomi)

    3. 150 momme Hammer with handle

    4. Plane 54mm (Kanna)

    5. Square 15cm x 30cm, 25cm x 50cm (metric) (Sashigane)

    6. Sharpening Stones

    7. Dozuki Crosscut Saw

    8. Ink Line Marking Gauge (Kebiki)

School Fees:

  • ¥580,000 (Includes accommodation, breakfast and lunch. Does not include required tools.)

  • Spots are only confirmed upon full payment and on a first come first serve basis.

  • Upon confirmation, we will send you an email with more information so that you can plan your trip.

  • Cancellation Policy:

    1. More than 90 days before start date:

      1. Cancel: 100% refund

      2. Changing of course/course date allowed

    2. Less than 90 days before start date:

      1. Cancel: 50% refund

      2. No changing of course/course date

    3. Less than 45 days before start date:

      1. No refund

      2. No changing of course/course date

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