The Carpenters' Line

Japan House London's exhibition and event series explore master carpentry - Seite 2

As well as the exhibition itself, Japan House London is offering guests a chance to delve deeper into Hida and its craftspeople through a series of events and workshops. Many of these events are delivered by experts from Japan, providing truly authentic voices on master woodworking in Hida.

The Making of 'The Carpenters' Line:' Talk & Panel Discussion
Friday 30 September 2022, 18:30-19:30
The Hall, Lower Ground Floor, Japan House London 
The Making of 'The Carpenters' Line:' Talk & Panel Discussion (japanhouselondon.uk)

This talk and panel discussion reveals behind-the-scenes insights into the making of The Carpenters' Line. The event is moderated by exhibition curator Simon Wright who is joined in conversation by representatives from two of Takayama city's leading furniture manufacturers, Kawakami Shingo from Nissin Furniture Crafters and Ozaki Tetsuya from Hida Sangyo, along with key members of the exhibition curatorial and creative team including Yamada Yū (method Inc.) and members of design unit SPREAD.

Guests watching in the Hall and on Zoom are encouraged to ask questions to the panel. Following the event, guests physically attending can enjoy a late-night visit to the exhibition until 20:30.

Making Kumiko Latticework
Saturday 1 October 2022, Sunday 2 October 2022
Two sessions on each date: 13:30-14:30 / 16:30-17:30
The Library, Japan House London
Making Kumiko Latticework (japanhouselondon.uk)

Get first-hand experience of Hida master carpentry in a workshop at Japan House London, led by Kawakami Shingo, a woodworking craftsperson from Nissin Furniture Crafters, one of Takayama city's leading furniture manufacturers. Participants use kumiko latticework techniques to craft a beautiful decorative wooden object. Popular since ancient times, kumiko is a type of Japanese latticework in which strips of wood are fitted together without using any nails or glue to create decorative geometric patterns. Two of these items can be taken home afterwards.

Gallery Tour Series: The Carpenters' Line
30 September - 2 October 2022
Various times
Gallery, Lower Ground Floor, Japan House London
Gallery Tour Series: The Carpenters' Line (japanhouselondon.uk)

During a tour which reveals behind-the scenes insights into the exhibition curation process, guests can take a closer look at Hida's extraordinary craftworking legacy from the rich natural resources of Hida's forests, the tools and techniques developed to work them, to the involvement of Hida craftsmanship in furniture design around the world today.