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Japanese Carpentry

  • ReBuilding Center 3625 N Mississippi Ave Portland, OR, 97227 United States (map)
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Dive into the timeless art of Japanese Carpentry in this hands-on workshop!

This is a lecture-based class with hands on learning such as hand-tool sharpening, set up and traditional layout.

This is a skills-based class where you will learn how to use tools, but you will not build a project to take home.

This class is brought to you by Kezurou-Kai PDX, a local Japanese Woodworking club.

Topics covered:

  • History of tools and techniques

  • Proper use of tools and upkeep such as sharpening

  • Hands on learning with sharpening stones, chisels, hammer, handsaws and planes.

Skill level: This class is great for beginners ages 18 and over as well as 16 and 17 year-olds with parent or guardian permission..

Class Schedule: This class will run for 3 hours with no break planned

Price: We have moved to a sliding scale pricing model while funding allows! Choose which tier fits your situation best:

$120 - Pay-It-Forward Ticket: Helps fund access for others.

$95 - True Cost Ticket: Covers the actual cost of running the class.

$70 - Neighborly Rate Ticket: For those with limited expendable income.

$45 - Low-Barrier Access Ticket: For those facing financial hardship.

To learn more about our sliding scale model - check out the full explanation here.


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Each student will be required to sign this form upon arrival in class


Questions? Email us at education@rebuildingcenter.org

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