Jyubako - Woodwork for Fun

Stacking Box Making with Mitered Joinery

This is a 1-day course

$335

Sat, 18 April and 14 November, 2026.

Tutor : John Lane

Kids friendly - over 11 years old, or please consult with Hiroshi

Content

Making KOITOYA original design, Jyubako, stacking boxes.

This program includes Japanese hand plane experience.

This program requires a bit of physicality for plane work.

Well suited for beginners.

Well suited for intermediate level to experience Japanese plane.

Jyubako = Stacking box

Jyubako means stacking boxes in Japanese which are especially designed to use as lunch boxes to display the contents beautifully.

We are making Jyubako inspired boxes to have fun using a Japanese plane. You cut your materials to make boxes into your desired size (A4 size or under). You can use the box for any purpose. You can use Koitoya planes which are already well sharpened. You will use jigs to cut an accurate mitre joint. This class is not for technical development but more for fun.

Come and have fun making long shavings with a Japanese plane!

You will gain the following from signing up

Small to middle size boxes, 2 boxes, all hand made by yourself.
Hands-on experience of using a Japanese plane.

Dates (2 occasions)

18 April, Saturday, 2026
14 November, Saturday, 2026

Time

1 day, 7 hours in total

9:00-12:00 | 13:00-17:00

* Please be flexible about the scheduled end of the class. Sometimes your project requires extra time to finish

Schedule

AM: Cut with Japanese saw. Plane mitred joint and mitred sides

PM: Glue up. Fit spline, finish, and apply oil finish.

Lecturer

John Lane (KOITOYA Design/Make/Teach)
After living in Japan for 4 years John returned to Australia in 2002 and began studying Woodwork at the Canberra School of Art. Upon graduation he worked for a couple of businesses in Canberra he joined Koitoya in 2023.

Fee

$335

Class size

Maximum 12

Location

Koitoya Design/Make/Teach (Fyshwick, ACT)

Address

4/18 Maryborough Street, Fyshwick ACT 2609

Parking

Please park your car in the public parking area along Maryborough Street (Free), opposite from MW Toolbox and J Racing

We have two parking spots officially. Please contact me for the spot if you need to walk less for a health condition.

Way to the workshop

18 Maryborough Street is a battle axe block, behind some other businesses, so you will be walking through the driveway that leads to the block from Maryborough Street.

There are two access driveways, one next to Aqua Safe Water Filters, and one next to J Racing.

Unit 4 is the blue building on the right-hand end of the block (SE end).

Album from past workshop

Past Jyubako Workshop Album

Things to bring

Please wear working shoes.

Bring your own water bottle and lunch.

Things to be supplied

Tea and coffee, snacks, filtered water

Refund Policy

Personal cancelation

Refunds up to 14 days before event

Humanitix fee is nonrefundable.

for more information, please contact Hiroshi

koitoya@gmail.com / 0412340619

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