2027 WEEKEND PROJECT COURSES
Work in progress (Open 7 Nov, tomorrow!)
For more information on each workshop click the links on the each photos, to take you to our HUMANITIX workshop pages.
Jyubako: Stacking Box
13th February 2027
$335
Tutor: John Lane
In this 1-day course students will make a pair of wooden stacking boxes using traditional Japanese hand tools. Suitable for beginner to advanced students.
Kumiko Trivet
20th February 2027
$430
Tutor: Clare Solomon
A 1 day course to make a kumiko trivet, using the traditional Japanese Asanoha pattern. This course suits beginner to intermediate students.
Spoon Carving
27th February 2027
$335
Tutor: Rose Keightley
In this 1-day course students will use chip carving and whittling techniques to make a spoon. This course suits beginner and intermediate carvers.
Ari High Stool
5th - 8th March 2027
$1450
Tutor: Hiroshi Yamaguchi
In this 4-day course students will make an original Koitoya-designed high stool with steam bent seat and sliding dovetail joinery. This course suits beginner to advanced students.
Bento Box
20th - 21st March 2027
$495
Tutor: Clare Solomon
This is a 2-day course where students make an original Koitoya-designed box using hikimage (kerf bend) techniques. This course suits beginner to advanced students.
Wagata-bon: Traditional Japanese tray making
3rd - 4th April 2027
$395
Tutor: Hiroshi Yamaguchi
A 2-day course where students will make a traditional Japanese wooden tray from Fukui Prefecture called a Wagata Bon, a craft that was once nearly lost. This class is suitable for beginners through to advanced students.
Ari Stool
23rd - 26th April 2027
$1350
Tutor: Hiroshi Yamaguchi
In this 4-day course students will make an original Koitoya-designed Ari stool with sliding dovetail joinery. This course suits beginners to advanced students.
Chigiri Plate
8th - 9th May 2027
$510
Tutor: Clare Solomon
A 2-day course where students make an original Koitoya-designed plate of contrasting timbers connected by a ‘chigiri’ joint. This course suits beginner to advanced students.
Kanawa Pencase
15th - 16th May 2027
$595
Tutor: Hiroshi Yamaguchi
A new 2-day course where students make a "Kanawa" pencase inspired by unique Japanese joinery. Beginner to Advanced.
Gaku: Picture frame with wedged tenon
22nd May 2027
$335
Tutor: John Lane
In this 1-day course students will make an original, Koitoya-designed wooden picture frame using wedged-tenon joinery. This class is for beginner woodworkers.
Neji-gumi (twist joint) box
29th - 31st May 2027
$880
Tutor: Clare Solomon
This is a 3-day course where students will make an original Koitoya designed box using using a ‘twist joint’. This course suits beginner to advanced students.
RETURNING COURSES IN 2028
Course schedule for 2028 will be announced in November 2027.
Arigumi (dovetail) box
Tutor: Clare Solomon
This is a 3-day course where students will make an original Koitoya- designed box using dovetail joints. This course suits beginner to advanced students.
Kumiki: simple wooden puzzle
Tutor: John Lane
A 1 day course to make a simple traditional Japanese wooden puzzle called a ‘kumiki’. This course suits beginner to intermediate students.
Kumiko lamp
Tutor: Clare Solomon
A 2-day course where students will build a cantilevered mitred lamp frame and kumiko insert. This course suits beginner to advanced students.
Miyajima pen box
Tutor: Hiroshi Yamaguchi
A 2-day course where students make a "Miyajima" pencase inspired by unique Japanese joinery. Beginner to Advanced.
Sushi tray, chopsticks and chopstick rest: Carving with knives
Tutor: Rose Keightley
In this 1-day course students will use handplanes, chip carving and whittling techniques to make a serving tray, a pair of chopsticks and a chopstick rest. This course suits beginner and intermediate carvers.