DATE: Sunday November 8, 2026
TIME: 2:00 PM
DURATION: 90 min.
VENUE: SaBi Tea Arts in Vancouver
WORKSHOP FEE: $40 (includes all materials to craft your own tatami coaster to take home)
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
Enjoy this special hands-on learning experience with Yuichiro Kanamori, a fifth-generation tatami craftsman from Kumamoto, Japan.
We invite you to join us in the beautiful tatami room at SaBi Tea Arts where Yuichiro will begin with an interactive visual presentation on the history, craftsmanship, and cultural significance of tatami. Touch, feel, and even smell materials up close, ask questions, and learn in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
Following the presentation, deepen your appreciation of this traditional craft as Yuichiro guides you through the process of making your own miniature tatami coaster to take home.
We hope you can join us for this fun and fascinating autumn afternoon with a true expert in his field!
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ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Yuichiro Kanamori is a fifth-generation tatami craftsman from Kumamoto, Japan. His family business, Kanamori Tatami, was established in 1896 and has been preserving the traditional art of tatami making for over 130 years.
Having grown up surrounded by tatami, Yuichiro developed a deep appreciation for Japanese craftsmanship and the natural materials used in this centuries-old tradition. He is currently traveling across Canada, sharing the beauty of tatami through hands-on workshops, cultural presentations, and handmade tatami products. Through his workshops, Yuichiro hopes to introduce people to the history, craftsmanship, and cultural significance of tatami while inspiring a new appreciation for this traditional Japanese art.
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