WORKSHOP | Build a tabletop Sendai tansu, 19 July | Event in London | AllEvents

WORKSHOP | Build a tabletop Sendai tansu

Japan House London

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Sat, 19 Jul, 2025 at 05:00 pm

2 hours

101-111 Kensington High Street, W8 5SA London, United Kingdom

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Sat, 19 Jul, 2025 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm (BST)

101-111 Kensington High Street, W8 5SA London

101 Kensington High Street, London, W8 4, United Kingdom

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WORKSHOP | Build a tabletop Sendai tansu
Build your own small-scale Sendai tansu in this hands-on workshop led by master craftspeople from Miyagi Prefecture.

Sendai tansu are ornate yet practical chests of drawers from northeastern Japan, admired for their masterful joinery using zelkova wood and distinctive ornamental iron fittings.

In this workshop, learn about the history and techniques of Sendai tansu before assembling your own compact version. Using pre-cut pieces of zelkova wood and wood glue, you will construct the chest and then attach metal fittings using nails and a hammer.

Following the workshop you can take home your completed mini tansu – a handcrafted keepsake and introduction to this enduring tradition.

While original Sendai tansu were large enough to store samurai swords, these small-scale versions measure approximately 20 cm wide, 13 cm deep, and 16 cm high – perfect for displaying on a tabletop or desk.

This workshop forms part of a wider programme including a talk on the history and characteristics of Sendai tansu (17 July), hands-on metal embossing workshops (18 July) and craft demonstrations (18 and 19 July).

Please note that there are only 20 places per session.

Participants must be over 18 years old.

Booking Essential | £90


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WORKSHOP | Build a tabletop Sendai tansu, 19 July | Event in London | AllEvents
WORKSHOP | Build a tabletop Sendai tansu
Sat, 19 Jul, 2025 at 05:00 pm