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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
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A complete and thorough explanation of setting up Japanese planes with hands on teaching.
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Upcoming dates for Japanese Plane (Kanna) Setup Class
Times are Los Angeles time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 6:55pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.
58 upcoming dates between 21 Nov 2026 and 25 Dec 2027.
- Sat, Nov 21 2026, 10am-1:30pm
- Sat, Nov 28 2026, 10am-1:30pm
- Sat, Dec 5 2026, 10am-1:30pm
- Sat, Dec 12 2026, 10am-1:30pm
- Sat, Dec 19 2026, 10am-1:30pm
- Sat, Dec 26 2026, 10am-1:30pm
- Sat, Jan 2 2027, 10am-1:30pm
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- Sat, Jan 30 2027, 10am-1:30pm
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- Sat, Feb 27 2027, 10am-1:30pm
- Sat, Mar 6 2027, 10am-1:30pm
- Sat, Mar 13 2027, 10am-1:30pm
- Sat, Mar 20 2027, 10am-1:30pm
- Sat, Mar 27 2027, 10am-1:30pm
- Sat, Apr 3 2027, 10am-1:30pm
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- Sat, May 15 2027, 10am-1:30pm
- Sat, May 22 2027, 10am-1:30pm
- Sat, May 29 2027, 10am-1:30pm
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- Sat, Jun 19 2027, 10am-1:30pm
- Sat, Jun 26 2027, 10am-1:30pm
- Sat, Jul 3 2027, 10am-1:30pm
- Sat, Jul 10 2027, 10am-1:30pm
- Sat, Jul 17 2027, 10am-1:30pm
- Sat, Jul 24 2027, 10am-1:30pm
- Sat, Jul 31 2027, 10am-1:30pm
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- Sat, Aug 14 2027, 10am-1:30pm
- Sat, Aug 21 2027, 10am-1:30pm
- Sat, Aug 28 2027, 10am-1:30pm
- Sat, Sep 4 2027, 10am-1:30pm
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- Sat, Sep 18 2027, 10am-1:30pm
- Sat, Sep 25 2027, 10am-1:30pm
- Sat, Oct 2 2027, 10am-1:30pm
- Sat, Oct 9 2027, 10am-1:30pm
- Sat, Oct 16 2027, 10am-1:30pm
- Sat, Oct 23 2027, 10am-1:30pm
- Sat, Oct 30 2027, 10am-1:30pm
- Sat, Nov 6 2027, 10am-1:30pm
- Sat, Nov 13 2027, 10am-1:30pm
- Sat, Nov 20 2027, 10am-1:30pm
- Sat, Nov 27 2027, 10am-1:30pm
- Sat, Dec 4 2027, 10am-1:30pm
- Sat, Dec 11 2027, 10am-1:30pm
- Sat, Dec 18 2027, 10am-1:30pm
- Sat, Dec 25 2027, 10am-1:30pm
What you'll get
A solid understanding of how to set up their plane with access to an instructor that can answer their questions and help them out with the process.
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Knowledge required
Students should have basic skills with a chisel and be able to sharpen their plane blade.
What to bring
A new Japanese plane that has had minimal or no setup work done to it.Sharpening stones, minimum 1000 and 6000 grit.Sharp chisels- 3mm, 12mm, 24mm. I can provide some tools but best if you have your own.
Location
Pasadena, CA
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Your teacher
Finely sharpened and tuned Japanese tools offer a level of performance that all woodworkers seek to achieve. A chisel that can cleanly slice through end-grain or a plane that creates see-through shavings, brings a joy to your work that nothing else can. Getting your tools to perform this way can be an elusive and frustrating task. There is so much information out there it can be overwhelming to process and implement. There are also nuances and subtleties of technique that can be hard to learn from books or videos. I spent a long time wishing I had someone to show me how to sharpen tools in a traditional way, or set up the tools I had finally collected. I even remember sitting there with my new tools and stones, everything ready for me, but being paralyzed by fear that I would somehow ruin them. Eventually you have no choice but to jump in and just get at it, making mistakes and fumbling your way to success. By offering this class I aim to shorten that path and take out some of the stones you may stumble upon.My class starts with an overview of the history of Japanese tools, the various styles and regional differences. We will also go over the various tools from standard to specialized. Do you want a tataki-nomi or a hantataki-nomi? I will show you tips on how to find and buy them without getting ripped off.The bulk of the class will be practical, the sharpening and setup of chisels and an overview of setup up hand planes. The full process of setting up a hand plane is too complex to cover in the same class as chisels. Upon request I can set up a class the completely covers hand plane set up and use.I have been working with wood for over 25 years, and using Japanese tools for over 15 years. I am a professional woodworker and by that I mean I make my living with my hands and tools. I design and build furniture, high end finished structures like pavilions and outdoor kitchens, as well as timber framing and custom lighting. I also teach classes on beginner and intermediate Japanese woodworking.
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