The beauty of the four seasons is often depicted on the Japanese folding fan.

However, this item is not just used as a tool to cool off during hot weather – it has become a cultural item synonymous with Japanese dance and the world of tea. In its 1200 years of history, the manufacturing process of the folding fan itself has also become an important ritual.

There are over 80 steps to making a folding a fan, and using materials such as paper and bone, a fan will typically pass through the hands of many skilled craftsmen before being completed.

In this course, you will use your own senses to make a design for your folding fan, which can then be given as a gift or displayed in your home as your own personalized piece of Japanese culture.