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  • ADDITIONAL WORKSHOP INFORMATION

    • Registration fees are non-refundable. Fee covers both workshop days and includes a bento lunch each day. All fence materials and tools are provide (except gloves).
    • This workshop will continue as scheduled rain or shine.
    • Attendance for both workshop days is required to participate.
    • The majority of this workshop will be outdoors. Please note the following: 
      • We ask all participants to bring their own pair of work gloves to insure a proper fit.
      • Please wear appropriate outdoor work clothing and sturdy footwear
      • While the outdoor workspace is partially covered, participants may also want to bring a hat
      • Bringing a refillable water bottle is also recommended (a water filling station will be provided)

    Hakone Members: Please use the discount code provided in the member e-mail during checkout to apply your $50.00 discount.

    For questions, contact Executive Director Meredith Lee at meredith.lee@hakonegardens.org

    • 2 DAY WORKSHOP AGENDA OUTLINE (click arrow to view) 
    • Workshop Agenda:

      Note: This agenda is a draft outline. A detailed outline will provided on the first day of class.

      Day 1 (Saturday, February 14th):

      • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Presentation about Fence Building
      • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Bamboo Harvesting
      • 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: Lunch Break (bento lunch provided)
      • 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Assembling Kenninji-gaki Fence (splitting bamboo; attaching bamboo to posts), knot tying practice (if time permits).

      Day 2 (Sunday, February 15th):

      • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Review information, practice knot tying
      • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Finish any remaining work on fence
      • 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: Lunch Break (bento lunch provided)
      • 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Knot Tying
  • PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

    This bamboo fence building workshop requires physical labor and the use of tools. Before continuing with registration, please read and acknowledge you're able to meet the following requirements.

    Participants must be:

    • at least 18 years of age
    • able to walk and climb steps, stairs, and pathways unassisted
    • able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted, and 100 pounds with assistance
    • able and willing to climb a ladder up to 6 feet
    • able to physically balance, carry, crouch, kneel, pull, push, reach, stoop, and twist as needed during the course of the fence building workshop
    • comfortable using power and hand tools (such as, but not limited to, saws, drills, screw drivers, etc.), and understand these tools can make loud noises
    • be prepared to work outdoors in a variety of potential weather conditions (such as rain, heat, cold, wind, etc.), as well as work in factors such as dust and dirt

    Upon arrival on the first day of the workshop, participants will be asked to sign Hakone's standard liability waiver form.

    For any questions, please contact Executive Director Meredith Lee via e-mail at meredith.lee@hakonegardens.org

  • BAMBOO FENCE BUILDING WORKSHOP REGISTRATION 

    Please note each participant must fill out a separate registration form. If you are registering for more than one person, please complete the form and then resubmit another form with the other participant's information.

  • OPTIONAL REGISTRATION INFO

     If applicable, please click all optional information that apply to you:

  • DECLINE PHOTO & VIDEO CONSENT (optional): Hakone Foundation may capture photos or video during this program for educational and promotional use. By registering for this workshop, you consent to the use of your image in print, online, and social media to support and share Hakone’s cultural education programs. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please select the opt-out checkbox below:

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  • PAYMENT AND CHECKOUT

    To complete your registration, please enter your payment information below, then click "submit". A confirmation e-mail will be sent to the e-mail address you provided.

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