▽ A DIY workshop where you can easily create your own artworks by stacking parts
This workshop lets you create artworks similar to those by Tetsuro Kano—who combines various materials with a unique sensibility—simply by slotting parts onto a rod. By stacking materials provided by the artist—primarily wood of various types and shapes, such as garden trees, square timbers, firewood, and furniture parts—as if they were building blocks, you’ll have a finished artwork in no time.
■Location
Matsudai Nohbutai Field Museum
■Dates and Times
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from July 18, 2026 (Sat) to September 27, 2026 (Sun)
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day
■Fees
Fee: Free for the workshop only
1,500 yen per item if you take your creation home
■Reservations
Not required
▽ Let's create an artwork with the artist and display it at home
Join the artist for the workshop described above and create your own original artwork. On the day of the workshop, you’ll not only assemble pre-cut materials but also have the opportunity to sand, paint, and otherwise customize the wood to create a truly unique and personalized artwork.
■Location
Matsudai Nohbutai Field Museum
■Date and Time
① July 26 (Sun)
② August 9 (Sun)
③ September 21 (Mon, Holiday)
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. each day
■Fee
1,500 yen (includes one take-home craft item)
■Reservation
Reservations required
・Registration for the event on Sunday, July 26, has now closed.
Artist Profile
Tetsuro Kano
Born in Miyagi Prefecture in 1980; currently resides in Kanagawa Prefecture.His research and artist-in-residence projects center on the world as seen through the lens of biology, as well as hunting, fishing, and surveying. He obtained a hunting license (for 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
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Matsudai NOHBUTAI Field Museum
A Field Museum of Art, Food, and Agriculture Starting at 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 lets you explore artworks scattered across Shiroyama while learning about and truly appreciating the richness of the local land.
Opening Hours: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (Last admission at 4:30 p.m.)
*Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (If two or more consecutive public holidays fall on a Tuesday or 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 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day [Dates and Times When Artists Will Be Present] July 26 (Sun), August 9 (Sun), September 21 (Mon, holiday) 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. each day |
|---|---|
| Venue |
Matsudai NOHBUTAI Field Museum |
| Admission |
For the experience only: Free
If you take your creation home: 1,500 yen per item [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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