Updates and information on the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak
Following the advisory restrictions implemented by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, our school is currently closed from April 2020 onwards.
Please check the schedule carefully in advance by email or phone.
Following the advisory restrictions implemented by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, our school is currently closed from April 2020 onwards.
Please check the schedule carefully in advance by email or phone.
About
Aoyama School of Jewelry and Metalsmithing is a fantastic place for beginners and professionals to study a wide range of jewelry making and metalwork techniques. This school was founded in 1977 by Kenji IO who has been a leading metal artist over 30 years in Japan. He is the official member of Japan Kogei (Craft) Association.
We run four main courses; jewelry making, stone setting, engraving/chasing and silversmithing for all levels by experienced and talented tutors. Each class is small (5-10 students per class) and friendly. Our philosophy is to teach you traditional craft techniques on each project and to enable you to design and create personal and individual pieces of work. Also, we can arrange a short intensive course for those who would like to study something specific during their stays in Japan.
We run four main courses; jewelry making, stone setting, engraving/chasing and silversmithing for all levels by experienced and talented tutors. Each class is small (5-10 students per class) and friendly. Our philosophy is to teach you traditional craft techniques on each project and to enable you to design and create personal and individual pieces of work. Also, we can arrange a short intensive course for those who would like to study something specific during their stays in Japan.
Timetable
* Silversmithing is not making jewelry. Silversmithing course is making objects; often a misused term.
Trial Course
No matriculation fee, 3 hours x 4 lessons
This course is suitable for all, especially beginners who wants to try one of our courses above before enrolling officially in the school. You will finish a piece within 4 lessons (3 hours per lesson). We will provide a project. Samples are shown below. You will be taking lessons among regular students. English taught courses are available on Wednesdays and Sundays.
- Jewelry making ¥16,500 plus materials and casting costs
- Engraving/chasing ¥19,800 plus materials
- Silversmithing ¥19,800 plus materials
This course is suitable for all, especially beginners who wants to try one of our courses above before enrolling officially in the school. You will finish a piece within 4 lessons (3 hours per lesson). We will provide a project. Samples are shown below. You will be taking lessons among regular students. English taught courses are available on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Short intensive course
¥7,700 per lesson (3 hours)
Suitable for non-English speakers or tourists who have a limited time during their stay in Japan. We will arrange a short intensive course for you, depending on the duration of your stay and budget. One lesson is 3 hours including an English Japanese interpreter. You will be joining our regular classes. Materials and tools are not included. Please contact us in advance and allow us some time to discuss and plan further before you arrive in Japan.
Examples (see the images below);
Japanese style engraving: 2 lessons required from tool making to practice
Zogan (Damascene inlay): 2 lessons required from tool making to practice
Hammer-raising: At least 4 lessons required to make a small cup or bowl
Ring making: 1-2 lessons required for a single band
Stone-setting (gypsy, punch and beads settings): 2 lessons required
Please include these when you send us a message. It is important for us to understand your needs and advice what you can do with us.
1. How many days or lessons would you like to spend with us? (one day = 2 lessons, 3 hours per lesson) When are the dates available during your stay?
2. What kind of techniques would you like to learn? Please be specific. More details are appreciated.
(For example; hammer-raising, stone-setting, ring making, damascene inlay etc...)
3. What kind of items would you like to make? Do you have anything in your mind? (cups, cutlery, earrings, rings etc... Or even just practicing techniques)
4. Do you have any experiences in metalwork? (Never, beginner, intermediate or advanced)
Suitable for non-English speakers or tourists who have a limited time during their stay in Japan. We will arrange a short intensive course for you, depending on the duration of your stay and budget. One lesson is 3 hours including an English Japanese interpreter. You will be joining our regular classes. Materials and tools are not included. Please contact us in advance and allow us some time to discuss and plan further before you arrive in Japan.
Examples (see the images below);
Japanese style engraving: 2 lessons required from tool making to practice
Zogan (Damascene inlay): 2 lessons required from tool making to practice
Hammer-raising: At least 4 lessons required to make a small cup or bowl
Ring making: 1-2 lessons required for a single band
Stone-setting (gypsy, punch and beads settings): 2 lessons required
Please include these when you send us a message. It is important for us to understand your needs and advice what you can do with us.
1. How many days or lessons would you like to spend with us? (one day = 2 lessons, 3 hours per lesson) When are the dates available during your stay?
2. What kind of techniques would you like to learn? Please be specific. More details are appreciated.
(For example; hammer-raising, stone-setting, ring making, damascene inlay etc...)
3. What kind of items would you like to make? Do you have anything in your mind? (cups, cutlery, earrings, rings etc... Or even just practicing techniques)
4. Do you have any experiences in metalwork? (Never, beginner, intermediate or advanced)
Student discount tickets
¥38,500 plus materials
This is suitable for high-school or university students who want to improve their own skills or learn additional techniques.
No matriculation fee, valid for 4 months. You can take 10 lessons (3 hours per lessons).
This is suitable for high-school or university students who want to improve their own skills or learn additional techniques.
No matriculation fee, valid for 4 months. You can take 10 lessons (3 hours per lessons).
Regular Courses
If you wish to study regularly every month, this is our regular courses which are 4 lessons (3 hours per lesson) per month. Please see the timetable above for each course. If you prefer English taught courses, please check timetable carefully.
- Jewelry making (Beginner to intermediate) Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays
- Stone setting course (Intermediate / Advanced) Mondays
- Engraving / chasing (Suitable for all) Thursdays, Saturdays
- Silversmithing (Suitable for all) Wednesdays, Sundays
Fee for regular courses
Stone setting (Intermediate/advanced) ¥19,800 Engraving/chasing (Suitable for all) ¥19,800 Silversmithing (Suitable for all) ¥19,800 You can start any time of the year. If you miss classes, you can take alternative lessons within two months. In addition to the tuition fee above, you will be required to pay materials for your work. All fees are tax included. |
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Contact
Please contact us for further enquiries using the details below or completing the online enquiry form on Contact page.
Phone (03) 3405 8859
Email aokin@tiara.ocn.ne.jp
Address 3-5-4-2F Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062 Japan
Please check the direction (see Access page) carefully when you are visiting our school. Often it is hard to get here!
Phone (03) 3405 8859
Email aokin@tiara.ocn.ne.jp
Address 3-5-4-2F Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062 Japan
Please check the direction (see Access page) carefully when you are visiting our school. Often it is hard to get here!