Craftsmen, researchers and the museum staff will explain how to use tools and the latest research results on carpentry tools and construction technology. Application is required depending on the venue. Please apply to the museum by the following method.
OverviewCraftsmen, researchers and the museum staff will explain how to use tools and the latest research results on carpentry tools and construction technology.
Application is required depending on the venue.
Please apply to the museum by the following method.
Participation feeFree (admission fee is required separately)omoshikomi
Holding time13:30〜15:00 
VenueSeminar [74] was a Lasse Hall
The seminar [75] was held at the Kobe Sea Museum.
The seminar [76] was held at Kobe International House
RemarksIn the case of a large number of applicants, lottery (application required)
Seminar [74] February 21, 2016 (Deadline: January 29, 2015) ※It's finished.
"Japanese Takumi" who speaks with Everett Brown

Lecturer: Everett Brown, Ikuya Sagara (thatched craftsman), Tatsuya Tsukura (Sakan plasterers), Yosuke Yamaguchi (garden master)
Mr. Brown, who supports Japanese craftsmen, and three young craftsmen who met through his activities. We are developing activities to pass on traditional Japanese culture to the future. This time, we will talk about individual activities, the secret story of the production of the exhibition objects in Japan, and what the features of Japan that have been passed down to the present day.
Time: From 13:30 to 15:30 (open at 13:00)
Venue: Lasse Hall (4-10-8 Nakayama Tedori, Chuo-ku, Kobe)
Capacity: 100 people

[75] Sunday, May 15, 2016 (Deadline April 22, 2016 * Extended until Thursday, May 5) ※It's finished.
Shape of Ships Regarding the Differences in Shipbuilding Technology in Western Europe and Japan
Lecturer: Satoru Matsuki (Professor Emeritus, Kobe Shosen University, Vice Chairman of the Japan Maritime History Society), Mr.
      Takashi Kaneda (member of the Himeji Clan Japanese Ship Construction Committee, Rokko Gakuin)

We will talk to experts about the diversity and evolution of shipbuilding technology around the world. The shape of a Japanese ship that evolved as sawmill saws were transmitted and the use of nails became generalized. How did the screw technology introduced during the subsequent modernization process develop the ship? Compared to European ships, the difference becomes clearer.
Time: 13:00 to 15:00 (open at 12:30)
Venue: Kobe Sea Museum Multipurpose Hall
Capacity: 300 people

[76] June 18, 2016 (Saturday) (Deadline: May 27, 2016)
History and Works of Woodworking: From Fingers to Craft Artists─
Lecturer: Kenji Suda (woodworking artist), Masanori Moroyama (Chief Researcher, National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo)

Following the history of woodwork, which develops from traditional handicrafts to modern craft artists, he talks about Kenji Suda's work, the characteristics of his work, and the current appearance of "Kogei".
Time: 13:30 to 16:00 (open at 13:00)
Venue: Kobe International House Seminar House 9F Convention Hall
Capacity: 150 people

 

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For each seminar, you will need to apply for one round-trip postcard.
For each postcard, one person will be required.
The application deadline is, in principle, Friday (must arrive) two weeks before the event date.
In the case of a large number of applicants, it will be a lottery.
Admission information postcards (reply postcards) will be sent out after the deadline.
Please contact us by phone after the deadline.
Backside of Outbound Credit・Seminar number you wish to attend
・Name of the seminar you wish to attend
・Your name (furigana)
・Postal code, address and telephone number
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How to apply〒651-0056 7-5-1, Kumochicho, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi
Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum "Technology and Mind" Seminar Section