Arts and crafts are a fun and engaging way to relax and get creative, and who doesn’t love that sense of accomplishment you get from completing a project? If you enjoy crafting and are looking to add new skills to your repertoire, head to Craft Park Osaka this summer. The facility in Hirano ward is holding one-day crafting experiences every Sunday afternoon from June 1 to August 31 for both adults and children. Children of elementary school age are welcome to participate in all of the classes, making this an excellent summer vacation activity for the whole family.
Course prices range from ¥2,000 to ¥4,000 and there’s a wide variety of activities to choose from, including ceramics and glasswork. Learn how to make vessels or a coin bank out of clay, or experience using a loom to weave fabrics and turn them into fashionable tote bags. Alternatively, you could try your hand at assembling stained glass candle holders, blowing glass, etching glass pieces with a sandblaster, or even making silver rings and pendants using metalworking techniques. Reservations can be made by phone or in person at the Craft Park.
Here’s the full list of classes:
Micro mosaic brooch making: June 1, June 29, July 20, August 3, first session 2-3pm, second session 3.30-4.30pm. ¥2,200
Ceramics classes: June 1, June 8, July 27, August 31, 2-4pm. ¥3,000.
Glass etching (sandblasting): June 8, June 22, July 6, August 3, August 31, 10am-12.30pm. ¥2,500.
Glass blowing: Every Sunday from Jun 1 to Aug 31. First session 2-3.15pm, second session 3.15-4.30pm. ¥4,000.
Tote bag weaving: June 1, July 7, August 3, 2-4.30pm. ¥3,500.
Glass bead making: June 15, July 6, 2-4.30pm. ¥3,000.
Stained glass candle holder making: June 1, June 15, June 29, July 13, July 27, August 17, 2-4.30pm. ¥3,800.
Silver ring or pendant making: June 8, June 22, July 6, July 20, August 3, August 31, 2-4.30pm. ¥3,500.
