Japanese Woodworking Class:
Hinoki Tray Workshop for Beginners
Build a Hinoki Serving Tray with Traditional Japanese Hand Tools
A beginner-friendly Japanese woodworking class focused on careful craftsmanship, quiet hand tool work, and the fundamentals of traditional woodworking.
One Day Workshop
Small Class Size
Japanese Hinoki Cypress
All Tools Provided
Beginner Friendly
Limited seats available to keep the class small and focused.
What you’ll make
In this class, each student will build a solid hinoki serving tray using traditional Japanese hand tools.
Hinoki cypress is prized in Japan for its light color, fine grain, and subtle natural aroma. It has been used for centuries in temples, bathhouses, and traditional architecture.
The tray is designed to be simple and elegant, allowing the natural beauty of the wood and the precision of handwork to take center stage.
By the end of the class, you'll leave with:
• A finished solid wood tray
• New hand tool skills
• A deeper understanding of traditional woodworking
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
This workshop introduces the core techniques behind traditional woodworking.
During the class you'll learn:
• How to safely use essential Japanese woodworking tools
• The fundamentals of accurate layout and marking on a small scale
• Traditional hand tool cutting techniques
• Planing techniques for creating smooth finished surfaces
These skills form the foundation for many future woodworking projects.
WHO THIS CLASS IS FOR
This class is designed to be welcoming and beginner friendly.
Perfect for you if:
• You’ve never taken a woodworking class before
• You’re curious about Japanese woodworking tools
• You enjoy learning traditional craft skills
• You want a calm, hands-on creative experience
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Everything you need is provided.
Your registration includes:
✔ Premium Japanese Hinoki lumber
✔ Full use of traditional Japanese tools
✔ Small class size for personal instruction
✔ Full design plans for future use
Just bring comfortable clothes and curiosity.
CLASS DETAILS
Duration
1 Day (10:00am – 5:30pm)
Skill Level
Beginner Friendly
Class Size
Small group for individual guidance
Location
Nihonsan Tools - 300 7th St Brooklyn, NY
Tools
Traditional Japanese hand tools provided
Price (includes all materials and use of tools)
$395