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"See ・, Touch ・, Feel"—A summer vacation traditional crafts workshop where you can actually experience traditional craft techniques will be held for three days from August 2 ～ to August 4 ！

Toshima Ward will hold the “Summer Vacation Traditional Crafts Workshop” for three days, from Sunday, August 2 （ to Tuesday, August 4 （ ）, the “Summer Vacation Traditional Crafts Workshop” will be held on the 5th floor of the Toshima Industrial Promotion Plaza （ IKE ・ Biz ）.

Summer Vacation Traditional Crafts Workshop to Be Held on a Larger Scale
This event is held every year during the school summer vacation to provide children with the opportunity to experience the traditional crafts of Toshima Ward and create fun summer memories. Previously, the program was limited to elementary and ・ junior high school students, but due to high demand from a wide range of age groups, we are expanding the program this year to include adults and increasing the number of workshops.

On the day of the event, seven artisans representing six different craft categories from the Toshima Ward Traditional Crafts Preservation Society will serve as instructors, including Mr. Isao Shima, a precious metal jewelry artisan who was awarded the “Yellow Ribbon Medal” in the spring of Reiwa 8. A wide variety of workshops will be offered, including “Precious Metal Jewelry” and “Tokyo Hand-Painted Yuzen,” providing a valuable opportunity to learn techniques directly from the artisans while actually seeing, ・ touching, ・ and experiencing traditional crafts firsthand.

Comment from a Ward Official
Regarding the event, a ward official stated, “These are special workshops where not only elementary and junior high school students but also adults can experience the charm of traditional crafts. Even if this is your first time trying traditional crafts, please take this opportunity to participate. Let’s create wonderful summer memories by learning and experiencing the masterful techniques of traditional craftspeople.”

Summer Vacation Traditional Crafts Workshop: Event Overview
Registration Period ： July 6 （ Mon ） ～ 26 ） * First-come, first-served

Venue ： Toshima Industrial Promotion Plaza （ IKE ・ Biz ） 5th Floor （ 2 -37-4 ）

Fee ： Fee required * Varies by class

Details on the website ： https://www.city.toshima.lg.jp/582/machizukuri/ sangyo/dentokoge/019181.html

For junior high school students through adults ： August 2, Reiwa 8 （ Sun ）
[Precious Metal Jewelry] Silver-Plated Jewelry or Ring Making

[Tokyo Shamisen] Pendant Making with Shamisen Materials and Shamisen Experience

[Tokyo Hand-Painted Yuzen] Try Your Hand at Itome Yuzen on a Cotton Handkerchief ！

[Metalwork] Let’s Make It Out of Copper ！ A Donut-Shaped Pendant That Doubles as a Glasses Holder ♪

[Edo Ivory] Let’s Make It from Ivory ！ Chopstick Rest

For Elementary School Students ： August 3, Reiwa 8 （ Monday ） ・ 4 （ Tue ）
[Precious Metal Jewelry] Making Silver Plates or Rings

[Tokyo Shamisen] Making Pendants from Shamisen Materials and a Shamisen Experience

[Tokyo Hand-Painted Yuzen] Try Your Hand at Itome Yuzen on a Cotton Handkerchief ！

[Metalwork] Let’s Make It Out of Copper ！ A Donut-Shaped Pendant That Doubles as a Glasses Holder ♪

[Tokyo Kumihimo] Let’s Braid a Round Cord ！ Can You Make It Straight? ？