Japanese Joinery - Project A

Overview

This course is led by a traditionally trained Japanese craftsman & provides beginners with a hands-on introduction to Japanese joinery. The course will cover basic Japanese techniques on how to use hand tools & the vital process of hand sharpening your tools.

In this course, Japanese Joinery - Project A, you will make a box using traditional Japanese woodworking methods. Instead of using nails & adhesive, you will learn how to connect timber panels by using a timber framing system.

This course is a little less advanced that Japanese Joinery - Project B, but either course can be taken first.

Course content

Understanding plans
Preparing the materials with a hand plane
Cutting the mortises and dovetail grooves in the side panels with a saw and chisels
Form the dovetails at the sides of the bottom panel
Make a handle and attach it to the lid
Smooth the surface of the materials with a hand plane
Assembling
The instructor will demonstrate hand sharpening

Ideal for

Those who want to enjoy higher level of DIY.
Those who want to learn Japanese box making skills.
Those who want to discover the great ancient wisdom of Japanese Joinery.

Important Information

Tools are available for purchse from the instructor for both projects A and B.
Contact hisao.zen@rmit.edu.au.

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Outcome

Developing a higher level of woodworking skills
Acquisition of proper hand tool skills
Being able to interpret wood grain
Discovering the potential to create beautiful art with your hands

Pre-requisites

Having some experiences of hand tools is advantageous.
Basic timber framing knowledge such as mortise and tenon, and dovetail.
Attitude that emphasizes quality rather than speed.

Materials supplied

All relevant course materials are included.

Tools are available for purchse from the instructor for both projects A and B.
Contact hisao.zen@rmit.edu.au.

Materials to bring

Chisels in different sizes
Hand plane
Double-edged Hand saw
Marking knife
Marking gauge
Try square
Hammer 350-450g
Pencil
Sharpener
Eraser

Award

Participants will be awarded an RMIT Statement of Participation.

Additional notes

N/A

Facilitator

Hisao Zen
Hisao Zen runs Zen's Studio, a Melbourne based business specialising in fine woodworking. Hisa has honed his training and skills through stringent and disciplined projects that have included building and restoration of historic Buddhist temples and landmark shrines. In more contemporary environments Hisa has further extended his field of craftsmanship to domestic and commercial building and interior design upgrades and refinement.

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Available course dates

Monday 27 April 2020

Code S320208
Start date 27.04.20
End date 22.06.20
Hours 24
Campus City
Fee $860.00

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Session	Start	End	Hours
Mon 27.04.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Mon 04.05.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Mon 11.05.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Mon 18.05.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Mon 25.05.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Mon 01.06.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Mon 15.06.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Mon 22.06.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00

Monday 20 July 2020

Code S320208
Start date 20.07.20
End date 07.09.20
Hours 24
Campus City
Fee $860.00

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Session	Start	End	Hours
Mon 20.07.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Mon 27.07.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Mon 03.08.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Mon 10.08.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Mon 17.08.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Mon 24.08.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Mon 31.08.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Mon 07.09.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00

Monday 05 October 2020

Code S320208
Start date 05.10.20
End date 30.11.20
Hours 24
Campus City
Fee $860.00

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Session	Start	End	Hours
Mon 05.10.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Mon 12.10.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Mon 19.10.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Mon 26.10.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Mon 09.11.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Mon 16.11.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Mon 23.11.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00
Mon 30.11.20	06:00pm	09:00pm	3.00