Glass Art Workshop in Kanazawa with a Local Artist & Atelier Visit
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Experience

6,000yen / 1 person

10:00-11:15/12:00-13:15 /14:00-15:15

Meeting Point:

IN KANAZAWA HOUSE(MAP)

Language:English/Japanese

What's Included: atelier visit, your work , Tea and materials and tools for glass art making

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Experience Overview

Create Your Own Glass Art with a Contemporary Artist in Kanazawa

Discover Kanazawa’s contemporary craft culture through a hands-on glass art workshop and an intimate atelier visit with a local artist. During this 75-minute experience, you will visit the atelier of Miku Kohno, a contemporary glass artist based in Kanazawa, and learn about her creative process and the techniques behind Japanese glass art.

You will then create your own original glass piece using sandblasting, a cold-working technique that creates beautiful frosted patterns on glass. No previous experience is required. Miku will guide you through the process step by step.

Finish your visit with a cup of Kanazawa-style roasted tea while enjoying the atmosphere of the atelier and your newly created artwork.

Experience Highlights

Meet a contemporary glass artist in Kanazawa
Visit an artist’s working atelier
Discover contemporary Japanese glass art
Learn the basics of the sandblasting technique
Design and create your own original glass piece
Take your handmade glass artwork home
Enjoy Kanazawa-style roasted tea
Small-group experience with a maximum of 6 guests
No previous craft experience required

Visit a Working Glass Artist’s Atelier in Kanazawa

This is more than a typical craft workshop. Your experience begins with a visit to the working atelier of contemporary glass artist Miku Kohno. The studio is located in a beautifully renovated traditional building that was once used as a dyeing workshop. Here, you can see the environment in which a professional artist develops her ideas and creates her work. Miku will introduce you to the characteristics of glass as an artistic material and explain how techniques such as hot work, kiln work, and cold work can transform glass through color, texture, transparency, and light.

Meeting the artist in her own creative space offers a more personal way to discover Kanazawa’s evolving craft culture.

Create Your Own Glass Art Using Sandblasting

What is sandblasting?

Sandblasting is a glass-working technique that uses fine abrasive particles and compressed air to etch the surface of glass.By covering parts of the glass and exposing only your chosen design, you can create delicate frosted patterns that beautifully catch and diffuse light.

What will you make?

During the workshop, you will create your own cutlery rest or small glass piece.

You will:

Choose your glass piece
Create your original design
Mask the glass surface with tape
Carefully cut out your design
Etch the exposed surface using sandblasting
Reveal your finished frosted pattern

Your finished piece is yours to take home as a unique souvenir from Kanazawa.

Discover Kanazawa’s Contemporary Craft Culture

Kanazawa is one of Japan’s leading cities for arts and craftsmanship.

While the city is famous for traditional crafts such as gold leaf, Kaga Yuzen dyeing, lacquerware, and ceramics, a new generation of artists continues to develop Kanazawa’s craft culture through contemporary materials and techniques.

Glass art is part of this evolving creative scene. By visiting a working artist’s atelier rather than simply viewing finished pieces, this experience offers a closer look at how Kanazawa’s craft traditions continue to evolve through contemporary artists.

Who Is This Glass Art Workshop For?

This experience is recommended for:

Travelers interested in Japanese art and craftsmanship
Art and design lovers
Couples looking for a creative experience in Kanazawa
Families looking for a hands-on cultural activity
Travelers looking for unique things to do in Kanazawa
Visitors interested in meeting local artists
Travelers looking for an indoor or rainy-day activity

No previous experience with glass art or crafts is required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can tourists join a glass art workshop in Kanazawa?
- Yes. This glass art workshop in Kanazawa is designed for international visitors and is available in English and Japanese. No previous experience is required.
What will I make during the glass art workshop?
- You will design and create your own cutlery rest or small glass piece using a sandblasting technique. Your finished artwork is yours to take home.
What is sandblasting in glass art?
- Sandblasting uses fine abrasive particles and compressed air to etch the surface of glass. By masking selected areas, you can create beautiful frosted patterns and original designs.
Do I need previous glass-making experience?
- No. The workshop is suitable for beginners. The artist will guide you through each step of the creative process.
Will I meet a real glass artist?
- Yes. The experience includes an atelier visit and workshop with Miku Kohno, a contemporary glass artist based in Kanazawa.
Can I take my glass artwork home on the same day?
- Yes. Your finished glass piece can be taken home with you after the workshop, making it an ideal handmade souvenir from Kanazawa.
How long is the glass art experience?
- The complete experience takes approximately 75 minutes, including the atelier visit, hands-on workshop, and tea time.
Is this a good rainy-day activity in Kanazawa?
- Yes. The workshop takes place indoors, making it a convenient cultural activity for rainy or cold days in Kanazawa.
How many people can join?
- The workshop is designed for small groups of up to six guests, allowing for personal interaction with the artist.

Meet Your Glass Artist – Miku Kohno

Miku Kohno is a contemporary glass artist based in Kanazawa, Japan.

Her work explores the relationship between light, transparency, and layered color, finding beauty in quiet moments of everyday life. After completing advanced studies at the Toyama City Institute of Glass Art in 2020, she developed her skills at the Toyama Glass Studio before joining the Utatsuyama Craft Workshop in Kanazawa from 2022 to 2025.

Working across hot work, kiln work, and cold work techniques, Miku creates glassware, art panels, and sculptural pieces that explore how glass interacts with light. During this experience, you will meet Miku in her creative environment, learn about her artistic approach, and create your own glass artwork under her guidance.

Google Reviews

2026.8　Jenifer vogelpohl

★★★★★

My daughter & I had such a magical experience with Miku! Not only was she professional & took great pride in her art pieces, she was fun, patient & eager to teach us the skills of her trade. I’d highly recommend & would repeat Miku’s Glass Art Class.