| Date and time Sunday, June 19 10:30 to 16:30 Venue Workshop Room Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Kenji Suda Instructor (woodworking artist) A workshop by Kenji Suda was held to commemorate the special exhibition "To mark Kiyomasa". |
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| This workshop was based on the anecdote of the legend of the legend of Nyodei Kobayashi (1753-1813), a master craftsman of the Matsue clan, "Sakeware that does not leak one drop", and Mr. Suda examined the technique. It is difficult for participants to make a "goshakumasu". There were many applications, but we limited it to experts such as those who are engaged in woodworking. |  |
| In the first lecture, we talked about a basin that was prototyped based on the legend of Nyodei Kobayashi. |  |
| This is a sample of the masu made this time. It is a small size of 6cm square and is assembled with inner hozo and small holes. |  |
| Next, he explained specifically how to carve the gesture and tips for production. |  |
| The masu is made of Sycamore Maple from France. It is softer than Japanese maple, characterized by its white silky luster and outstanding stability, and is famous for its violin backboard. Cut off 4 side plates and 1 bottom plate from a single plate with a saw. |
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| Next, I'm going to cut the shape. This time, the participants brought their own tools. We also care about each other’s tools. |  |
| The inside of the side plate is the biggest difficulty. If you do not carefully carve here, you will not be able to make a basin that does not leak even one drop. |  |
| State of the demonstration. Everyone is watching the skills of Mr. Suda, who was recognized as a living national treasure at a young age. In addition, they showed us a number of devised tools. |  |
| Mr. Suda is laughing with the Masu in hand. There were a few people who completed it on the day, so I think that they took it home and worked. Ladies and gentlemen, have you completed a measure that does not leak a drop?
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| This time, not only the demonstration, but also the woodworkers made the work together. It was a valuable exchange opportunity to see tools. Participants who brought heavy tools from afar, thank you very much. Thank you very much, Mr. Suda! |
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