Kumiko is a delicate and sophisticated technique of assembling wooden pieces without the use of nails. Thinly slit wooden pieces are grooved, punched, mortised, and then fitted individually using a plane, saw, chisel, and other tools to make fine adjustments. In this five-day workshop, students will be introduced to making Kumiko using traditional methods. The Art of Kumiko Making for cabinet doors and small tabletops will be the perfect workshop for those seeking to learn from the very basics and achieve 45°/90° grids with Asa-Noha and Masu-Tsunagi Kumiko patterns. The class project will be completed with 100% handwork.