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Glassblowing Experience in Murata Town
Experience authentic glassblowing with a professional glass artist. First-timers are welcome!
Operation Period
All year round (This may change depending on the studio's schedule)
Time Required
30-minutes for 1 participant; 1 hour for 2-3 participants; 2 hours for 4-6 participants.
Number of Participants
2〜10people
Price
Reception: Decide the shape and color of your glass while looking at samples.
At the Studio: Instruction about how to make the glass and how to use tools.
Experience: Under the guidance of an instructor, individual participants will melt glass to 1200℃, inflate it with air, and shape it with a special tool. The finished work is placed in a kiln and gradually cooled.
The product will arrive at an address in Japan in about 1 week. Otherwise, arrange for to pick it up at the studio at a later date.
| Experience Program Name | Glassblowing Experience in Murata Town |
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| Activity Location | Glass Studio Kirlo |
| Time Required | 30-minutes for 1 participant; 1 hour for 2-3 participants; 2 hours for 4-6 participants. |
| Operation Period | All year round (This may change depending on the studio's schedule) |
| Start Time | 10:00-16:00 Sessions accepted on the hour by reservation only (workshops are not held 12:00~13:00) |
| Minimum number of participants | 2people |
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| Maximum number of participants | 10people |
| Reservation Deadline | 1 days before by 17:00 |
| About suspension of the activity | If we must cancel due to bad weather, equipment malfunction, maintenance or natural disaster, we will contact you from the studio. |
| Important notes regarding participation | For elementary school students and older (for younger participants, please inquire). |
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| What is included in the price | Experience fee, materials fee (clear glass), equipment rental, consumption tax. | ||
| What is not included in the price | Shipping fee of completed glass. | ||
| Remarks regarding price | Add color to your glass (1 color＋500 yen), Shipping fee is 700 yen (in Japan). | ||
| Method of Payment | Pay in cash or credit card on the day. | ||
| About cancellations and changes | In case of cancellation, please contact by the day before. | ||
| Cancellation Policy | If you cancel by 1 day before the experience, no cancellation fee is charged. If cancel or no-show on the day, 100% of the experience fee will be charged. |
| Meeting Spot | 82 Urushibo, Ashitate, Murata-machi, Shibata-gun, Miyagi-ken 989-1311 |
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| Meeting Time | Please come by the reserved meeting time. |
| Access | --By Car-- ・3-minute drive from Tohoku Expressway Murata IC. ・30-minute drive from Sendai city. |
| Parking | Yes You may be able to use the studio parking lot, however, we also have permission to use the wide parking lot at the adjacent temple (Saian-ji). |
| Barrier-free Access | No |
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| About multi-lingual support | Japanese／English Basic English explanation is possible. |
One person at a time creates an original glass or vase while being guided by the instructor. We are located a 30-minute drive from Sendai Station via the expressway, and 3 minutes from Murata IC. In Murata Town, you can experience deep nature and culture. Please enjoy it together with the glassblowing experience!