Handmade Japanese Glass Art Sandblasting Workshop in Tokyo

About this tour

Work directly with Master Nakagawa, a professional glass artist, to create your own sandblasted piece in Tokyo. This 90-minute workshop skips the usual assistant-led formula—you'll handle the industrial sandblasting equipment yourself, apply traditional Japanese motifs, and walk away with a finished, functional artwork. The intimate group size means genuine feedback from someone who's spent years perfecting the craft. Your creation becomes a souvenir rooted in authentic technique, not mass production.

Highlights

• Learn from Master Nakagawa, the atelier owner, not an instructor
• Operate professional sandblasting equipment under direct guidance
• Choose from traditional Japanese design patterns
• Complete finished piece in a single 90-minute session
• Leave with a functional, hand-created glass artwork
• Small group setting with personalised attention

What to expect

Expect to start with a brief introduction to the sandblasting machine and safety protocols. Master Nakagawa will walk you through design selection—drawing on classical Japanese motifs—and help you refine your composition before you begin work on the glass. You'll operate the sandblasting equipment yourself, with the master observing and offering real-time corrections. The process moves briskly: design, masking, blasting, finishing. By the end, you'll have a polished, ready-to-use piece. Wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dusty.

Good to know

The atelier is accessible by public transport; there's no hotel pickup included. The space accommodates wheelchairs and prams. All skill levels welcome—the 90 minutes is tight but achievable. Consumption tax and materials are covered in the fee.