Intro to Japanese Joints

If you are intrigued by the precision and elegance of Japanese joinery, we hope you will join us for six sessions of learning how to produce Japanese joints. 

Using unique and creative ways to avoid using screws, nails, glue, this art is passed down from master to apprentice. Even with the advent of power tools, the craft is still practiced by hand as a sign of respect towards their heritage, culture, and traditions. 

Japanese woodworking is all about principle, discipline, and accuracy. The lack of power tools is a testament to the practice put into mastering the craft. 

Experienced woodworker Auram Desforges is a Japanese joinery enthusiast. He will guide you through the Japanese tools and techniques to make several wood joints. 

You will learn which tools to use, and how to measure and cut with accuracy so that you can attempt any joint design in the future. Expect a calm workshop with lots of concentration.

All necessary materials, including the use tools, will be provided.

This course is not project based but you will take home as many joints as you have crafted.

Auram Desforges

Experienced woodworker Auram Desforges is a Japanese joinery enthusiast.

He is a patient and skilled teacher who enjoys teaching this beautiful and intricate craft. Auram grew up working on wood frame houses with his father in Canada and has since taken his skill of large wood joints, to making small ones.

Auram teaches other classes at the centre: Kumiko Coasters and Make a Chair.

General Information

You will receive a courtesy reminder by email 1-2 days before the workshop/course begins.

Refreshments

Coffee, tea and biscuits are included in the course fee, but you will need to bring lunch with you or visit a nearby venue to purchase food.

Access

If you have any specific access or special needs, please contact us confidentially in advance by email info@thegoodlifecentre.co.uk. There is a small step to the entrance, and the toilet is on the ground floor.

All sewing workshops and occasionally lampshade making, tassel making and bookbinding workshops are located on the second floor. There is no lift access.

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Disclaimer

The information given is accurate at the time of publication. However, The Goodlife Centre reserves the right to cancel or amend courses if circumstances require.

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