Kumiko is a type of traditional Japanese woodworking used to create beautiful shoji screens. Mastering the art of kumiko takes patience and excellent hand tool skills. But modern woodworking tools and some clever jigs help make basic kumiko accessible to all of us. In this class, you will refine your chisel skills and use simple wooden jigs to cut out the small parts needed to assemble a beautiful kumiko ornament, which is yours to take. Jigs are available for purchase if you wish to continue making kumiko. In this course you will build a diamond ornament with the asa-no-ha pattern. Students will assemble a triple-lap kumiko grid and cut all the individual angled pieces that comprise the interior infill. The ornament can be hung on a Christmas tree, or in a window all year long. Students under 18 may attend with parental permission.