Evoke your "wild" instincts
Materials gathered from the local area and those the artist has encountered throughout their career come together in a single space, as if by chance.
Collecting, arranging, interpreting, and combining natural objects—this is a primal human creative act that has been a form of play, a sign, and at times, even a faith. In today’s world, where information technology has reached maturity and opportunities to touch physical objects are dwindling, our senses may be gradually drifting away from these materials.
Picking up stones, stacking them, touching them. Within these simple acts lies a tangible sense of fulfillment.
While nature seems to stretch out infinitely, the forms that take shape are finite. Moving back and forth between these two realms, we create a space to engage with the materials.
In this workshop, we will conduct lessons designed to awaken your “wild” instincts toward texture and form through the collection and combination of natural objects.
Workshop Content
Create your own art pieces by threading wooden blocks and stones onto metal rods. The parts come pre-drilled, making assembly a breeze. Enjoy the creative process as you work with a variety of materials.
■Location:
Matsudai Nohbutai Field Museum
■Dates and Times:
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from July 18 (Sat) to September 27 (Sun), 2026
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM each day
■Fees:
Fee: Free for the workshop experience only
1,500 yen per item if you take your creation home
■Reservations:
Not required
[Workshops with the Artist Present]
■Dates & Times
① Sunday, July 26
② Sunday, August 9
③ Monday, September 21 (Public Holiday)
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM each day
■Fees
1,500 yen (includes taking home one item)
■Reservations
Reservations required
Artist Profile
Tetsuro Kano
Born in Miyagi Prefecture in 1980; currently resides in Kanagawa Prefecture.His research and artist-in-residence projects focus on the world from a biological perspective, with themes including hunting, fishing, and surveying. He obtained a hunting license (traps and nets) in 2011. At times incorporating the “Point of View” of the other”—specifically that of birds—he creates sculptures and installations that are perceived by animals, producing artworks that encourage new perceptions and imagination of multiple worlds.
Photo by Takashi ARAI
Matsudai NOHBUTAI Field Museum
A Field Museum of Art, Food, and Agriculture Starting from the Matsudai NOHBUTAI Stage
Seasonal events are held at the Matsudai NOHBUTAI Field Museum, which stretches behind the stage, allowing visitors to directly experience the joy, fascination, and comfort of the satoyama landscape. This facility offers a tour of artworks scattered across Mt. Shiroyama, providing a chance to learn about and truly appreciate the richness of the local land.
Opening Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Last admission at 4:30 PM)
*Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (If there are two or more consecutive public holidays on a Tuesday and Wednesday, the museum will be closed on the following business day instead)
Photo by Nakamura Osamu
Summary
| Date and time |
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from July 18 (Sat) to September 27 (Sun), 2026 10:00 AM–5:00 PM daily [Dates and times when the artist will be present] July 26 (Sun), August 9 (Sun), September 21 (Mon, holiday) 11:00 AM–12:00 PM on each date |
|---|---|
| Venue |
Matsudai NOHBUTAI Field Museum |
| Admission |
Fee: Free (for the experience only)
1,500 yen per item (if you take your creation home) [Workshop with the Artist] Fee: 1,500 yen (includes one item to take home) |
| Note |
Reservations are required for workshops attended by the artist. *No reservation is required for dates and times when the artist is not present. |
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