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Make a Japanese Plane (kanna) with Dylan Iwakuni and Team

$980.00

Description

When: Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th July, 9am - 4pm
Where: JTA Workshop - 29 Production Ave, Kogarah NSW 2217 
Who: Three amazing Japanese carpenters and furniture makers -Dylan Iwakuni, Ryohei Yamaguchi and Takuya Aoki - and you, we hope!

On the first weekend in July we welcome Dylan Iwakuni back to the JTA workshop, as well as carpenter Ryohei Yamaguchi and furniture maker Takaya Aoki for a weekend of plane-making fun.

In this two day workshop you will build your own Japanese plane. We will supply a premium aogami (blue paper steel) blade and chipbreaker, and under the attentive instruction of three talented Japanese woodworkers, you will fashion a block for it and learn how to bring it to a razor edge.

This is a fantastic opportunity to have the mysteries of the kanna laid bare before you by teachers who make their living from this simple yet highly refined tool.

All tools and materials are included in the course fee, and lunch is supplied on both days.

Places in this class are strictly limited to 12 people.

Class Outline

Day 1 - Saturday 5th July

  • Explanation on the types, uses and how the Kanna works. 
  • Explanation on the marking of the Kanna Dai
  • Start cutting the Dai
  • Sawing the groove


Day 2 - Sunday 6th july

  • Adjusting the blade to the Dai
  • Stop adjustment at around 80%
  • Sharpening the blade
  • Final adjustment of the Dai
  • Adjusting the sole of the Dai
  • Test shaving

Please Read Our Cancellation Policy

A huge part of designing our showroom - JTA HQ in Kogarah, was with the intention to create a beautiful workshop space. And over the years we have been lucky enough to host some incredibly talented local and international teachers.

Classes are often limited in number, meaning they do often sell out quickly. We encourage you to leave your email for an automated notification if any additional spaces become available or please feel free to contact us directly on info@japanesetools.com.au.

We understand circumstances sometimes change and if you need to cancel a booked spot we will offer a no questions asked refund 14 days prior to the class date. Any time closer to the class date, we will have to fill the spot first before offering a refund.

If you simply forget the class date or are a no show on the day, we cannot offer a refund or credit.

As we are hosting the classes for our teachers – Tools Bucks cannot be used towards the classes, and although some teachers may offer a discount on multi-day courses, this is not a general rule across all classes.

We can't wait to welcome you into our space to learn a new skill and craft. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us on 02)95273870.

About the Teacher - Takuya Aoki

A chair maker from Yamanashi, Japan. He shapes each piece elegantly with hand tools to provide a naturally comfortable fit and takes pride in finishing the surface of the chair using only the kanna (handplane). For more on Takuya san and to view is work, please check out: https://www.instagram.com/aoiaua/

About the Teacher - Ryohei Yamaguchi

Having trained for a decade in Japan as a traditional carpenter, he currently works in Melbourne doing Japanese interiors and fine woodworking.

About the Teacher - Dylan Iwakuni

A traditional carpenter from Japan specialising in traditional methods and hand cut joineries. He has been involved in numerous Japanese woodworking workshops in Japan and abroad. For more on Dylan san and his work, please check out: https://www.instagram.com/dylaniwakuni/

Highlights

  • The Dream Team

    It is rare enough that we are able to secure a Japanese teacher for a class - but to have three immensely skilled craftsmen teaching together promises to be an absolute treat.

  • Premium Blades

    Students will be making their plane using premium blue paper steel blade sets found in our Tachibana kanna.

  • Australian Timbers

    We will be drawing on our previous experience making kanna using local Australian hardwoods.

Follow the Teachers

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What Dylan's Doing

Ryohei-san's Carpentry

Takuya-san's Furniture

Feedback on JTA Classes

Enrolled in the class and I must admit I was a bit apprehensive to attend because I am a total novice.

Well the team welcomed me and made me feel very comfortable right through the day.

It was so interesting to see talented artisans working with their hands and giving guidance and insight to this wonderful art. It is an art!

All the tools provided were items from JTA. All beautiful functional pieces.

All the girls and guys at the course really turned out some great pieces.
It goes to prove that when you have good guidance and patient, understanding teachers, difficult tasks can be achieved.

THANKS for a fantastic day.

Louie

2023 Student