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April 30, 2025
[5/3 - 5/5] Workshop at BUSENA 2025
At The Busena Terrace, we are pleased to present the "Workshop at Busena," featuring artists active throughout Okinawa. During the event, guests can enjoy hands-on experiences such as creating lamps, clocks, plant stands, Ryukyu pine chopsticks, and keychains using Okinawan wood, as well as trying their hand at traditional indigo dyeing. This workshop offers a wonderful opportunity to experience Okinawan culture through crafting. An exhibition and sale of the artists' works will also be held at the same time. We warmly invite you to join us and create special memories of your journey.
| Duration | May 3 - 5, 2025 Light of the Forest – Lantern Making –／Clock Making Inspired by the Sea and Forest Instructor：Touhenboku / Masahiro Yagi May 3 - 5, 2025 Crafting a Plant Stand from Chāgi (Japanese Black Pine) Instructor：Uribou / Hajime Urita May 3 - 5, 2025 Crafting Chopsticks from Ryukyu Pine Instructor：Hiroshiya / Hiroshi Noda May 3 - 5, 2025 Experience Color Fading on Accessories Dyed with Ryukyu Mud Indigo Instructor：Ryukyuseisanhin / Ai Oyafuso May 3, 2025 Crafting Keychains from Okinawan Wood Instructor：Ayanoki / Ayaka Maeno |
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| Hours | 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Location | In front of "Souvenir Shop"（Central Tower 3F） ・The venue may be changed depending on the weather. |
| Reservation | Advance reservations ・The registration will close once the capacity is reached. Please make your reservation early. ◆Contact Inquiries |
・Please note that the event details may be subject to change without prior notice. Thank you for your understanding.
「Workshop at Busena」Artists
・Light of the Forest – Lantern Making –
・Clock Making Inspired by the Sea and Forest
＜Light of the Forest – Lantern Making –＞
Create a light fixture using a base made from Ryukyu Akagi wood, along with branches of island mulberry and Ryukyu paper.
＜Clock Making Inspired by the Sea and Forest＞
Create a wooden clock by adding a dial made from coral and Ryukyu glass.
Capacity／For groups up to 4 people
Age Limit／Aged 6 and older (Guardian required for children under 13)
Hour／60 minutes
Price／【Hotel Guest】JPY 3,300 per person
【Visitor】JPY 3,850 per person（All prices are inclusive of tax）
Touhenboku / Masahiro Yagi
A woodworking artisan specializing in creating furniture and interior accessories using Okinawan wood, particularly Akagi. With their rounded, inviting shapes and warm, tactile designs, the artist captivates and charms many.
Crafting a Plant Stand from Chāgi (Japanese Black Pine)
"Chāgi" (Inumaki) refers to a type of wood. Using no metal fittings, three wooden legs are secured with wedges to create a stand for holding a flowerpot.
Capacity／1 person
Age Limit／Aged 6 and older (Guardian required for children under 13)
Hour／60 minutes
Price／【Hotel Guest】JPY 3,300 per person
【Visitor】JPY 3,850 per person（All prices are inclusive of tax）
Uribou / Hajime Urita
A woodworking artisan who creates gentle, round, and warm furniture designed to make people feel kind and cared for when they use it.
Crafting Chopsticks from Ryukyu Pine
Using "Ryukyu Pine," a representative tree of Okinawa, the artisan creates chopsticks. The chopsticks are beautifully finished with a planer and sandpaper.
Capacity／For groups up to 4 people
Age Limit／Aged 6 and older (Guardian required for children under 13)
Hour／60 minutes
Price／【Hotel Guest】JPY 2,750 per person
【Visitor】JPY 3,300（All prices are inclusive of tax）
Hiroshiya / Hiroshi Noda
The artisan crafts tableware, primarily focusing on items like plates and bowls, to highlight the beautiful grain of Ryukyu Pine, Okinawa's prefectural tree, allowing its natural beauty to be enjoyed in everyday life.
Experience Color Fading on Accessories Dyed with Ryukyu Mud Indigo
A stencil is placed on an indigo-dyed bag, and a paste-like solution is applied. After using a hairdryer, the bag is washed with water, and the indigo color is removed from the stenciled areas, revealing the design.
・Please note that drying time after washing is not included. We kindly ask that you allow the item to dry on your own.
Capacity／For groups up to 4 people
Age Limit／Aged 6 and older (Guardian required for children under 13)
Hour／30 minutes
Price／【Hotel Guest】JPY 2,750 per person
【Visitor】JPY 3,300 per person（All prices are inclusive of tax）
Ryukyuseisanhin / Ai Oyafuso
With 21 years of experience in sewing and 10 years working with Ryukyu indigo dyeing, the creator focuses on crafting products that reflect the culture of their hometown. They work on a wide variety of items, from small accessories to apparel, while staying true to the unique local traditions.
Crafting Keychains from Okinawan Wood
Choose your favorite from a variety of Okinawan wood shapes, then sand and polish it. Afterward, you can draw your preferred design on it and complete the piece.
Capacity／For groups up to 4 people
Age Limit／Aged 6 and older (Guardian required for children under 13)
Hour／ 30 minutes
Price／【Hotel Guest】JPY 2,200 per person
【Visitor】JPY 2,750 per person（All prices are inclusive of tax）
Ayanoki / Ayaka Maeno
A woodworker who creates warm, handmade toys and accessories from wood grown in Okinawa. Using natural materials that are gentle for children, each item is carefully crafted with love and attention to detail.
