Fine Woodworking: Doors

12 Days | Okayama, Japan

12 Days Course Outline:

  • Lecture on design and layout of Japanese doors

    1. Choosing the right joinery when designing a door

    2. Selecting the right material and how to orient the grain for stable and beautiful doors

    3. Learn about the common door types, hardware and various inserts (tongue and groove panel, glass panels, etc)

  • Refresher on basic Japanese hand tools and sharpening

    1. Juntaro Saw Set (5 pc) (Recommended) OR Ryoba Saw 240mm

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

    3. 150 momme Hammer (Genno)

    4. Plane 54mm (Kanna)

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

    6. Sharpening stones

    7. Ink Line Marking Gauge (Kebiki)

  • Marking of joinery for door making using kebiki and sashigane

  • Practice cutting door joinery by hand

  • Field trip to a historical home to study various door making methods and joinery

  • Final project: cut and assemble a set of doors with hardware

  • Completion of foundation course is highly recommended but not required

Additional Info:

  • Meals and accommodation are not provided.

  • We can however recommend hotels that are near Okayama Station.

  • Transportation will be provided daily between the workshop and Okayama Station.

  • 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. Hammer with handle (Genno)

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

    5. Sharpening stones

    6. Kebiki (marking gauge)

    7. Juntaro Saw Set (5 pc) (recommended but not necessary)

    8. Plane 54mm (Kanna)

    9. Straight edge & sandpaper

    10. Dai Naoshi Kanna

Class Schedule:

  • Class size: 8 students

  • Lessons: Monday to Sunday, 9am to 3pm

  • Teachers available until 5pm

  • Our workshop space can be used daily for practice from 9am to 6pm

  • Course will be conducted in English

School Fees:

  • ¥440,000

  • Upon confirmation, we will send you an email with more information regarding accommodation options, tool purchase and the course so that you can plan your trip in advance.

  • If you are suddenly unable to attend the course we may be able to find a replacement from our waitlist and arrange for a partial refund.

  • In the event of unavailability, we will offer to add you to our waiting list.

  • Cancellation Policy:

    1. 60 days before start date:

      1. Cancel: 50% refund

      2. No changing of course/course date

    2. 30 days before start date:

      1. No refund

      2. No changing of course/course date