Japanese Console Woodworking Workshop in Switzerland
Build a minimalist console using traditional joinery in this 2.5-day hands-on course.
€895
Advanced Joinery
Learn precision techniques used in Japanese woodworking.
Hands-On Creation
Build your own console with expert guidance.
Swiss Studio Locations
Choose from workshops in Zurich, Geneva, or Lausanne.
Feel the smooth grain of maple and mahogany as you shape your own Japanese-style console. With guidance from a skilled craftsman, you’ll learn traditional joinery techniques, bring a minimalist design to life, and leave with both a beautiful piece of furniture and the confidence to continue woodworking long after the workshop ends.
What to Expect
Step-by-step guidance from a professional artisan
Hands-on creation of a geometric, Japanese-style console
Traditional techniques
A creative and collaborative atmosphere
Maximum of 8 participants
Pricing
€895 for the 2-day workshop
Maple & mahogany provided for your console
All professional woodworking tools included
Group discount: 4+ participants
Extra Perks
Flexible schedule: Pick the two days that suit you best.
Accommodation recommendations and hotel discounts included.
Who It’s For
Solo travelers, couples, or groups with some woodworking experience.
Duration & Schedule
2.5-day workshop, held Monday–Friday
Language & Age Requirements
English, German, French, plus additional languages
18+
Craft Japanese Minimalism in the Heart of Switzerland
Between the calm precision of Japanese design and the alpine beauty of Switzerland lies this two-day woodworking experience. In a well-equipped studio in Zurich, Geneva, or Lausanne, you’ll learn to shape maple and mahogany into a refined console that balances geometry, simplicity, and strength.
Guided by an expert artisan, you’ll explore traditional joinery techniques - no nails, no shortcuts, just the rhythm of wood and the satisfaction of creating something lasting. Designed for woodworkers with some experience, this immersive course blends discipline, creativity, and quiet focus - all the best parts of the craft.
Booking & Availability
Each session is limited to 8 participants to ensure tailored guidance and plenty of workspace. To check availability or discuss your schedule preferences, please submit a booking request.
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Hands-On Instruction: Learn directly from an experienced craftsman in a well-equipped woodworking studio, with guidance tailored to your skill level.
Create Your Own Console: Shape and assemble a Japanese-style maple and mahogany console from start to finish, exploring traditional joinery techniques.
Small-Group Setting: Maximum of eight participants ensures personalized attention and plenty of workspace.
Swiss Craft Experience: Immerse yourself in woodworking inspired by Japanese minimalism, set in a professional studio in Zurich, Geneva, or Lausanne.
Professional Materials & Tools: All woodworking tools and high-quality maple & mahogany provided.
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A finished Japanese-style console (or unassembled pieces you can ship home at an additional cost)
Skills and confidence to continue woodworking and joinery projects on your own
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Two-day course: €895/person
Materials Included: All woodworking tools and maple & mahogany for your console project
Shipping Option: Unassembled console pieces can be shipped home for an additional fee, payable at the studio
Group Discounts: Available for groups of 4+ participants.
Book Your Japanese Console Workshop in Switzerland
Shape a Japanese-style console under the guidance of a skilled craftsman. Hands-on, immersive, and unforgettable - reserve your spot today.
About the Instructors
This workshop is led by an experienced local woodworking instructor, selected for their expertise in furniture making, joinery, and wood design. Each brings years of hands-on experience to help participants refine their craftsmanship and confidence in the studio.
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