Reservations Now Open for This Unique Tokyo Talk Event

The "graf + fresco FAIR" exhibition, running until February 28 (Thu), showcases everyday tools crafted by artisans from across Japan, including the long-selling SUNAO cutlery series, alongside original furniture designs. Hand-blown glassware from the Osaka-based glass studio fresco is also on display.

The talk event "Things with Form, Things Without Form," scheduled for February 11 (Mon, holiday), will feature philosopher Takashi Kurata, who holds a unique perspective on daily life and folk crafts, alongside graf founding members Hattori and Matsui. They will discuss graf's activities, design, and the essence of living.

Talk Event "Things with Form, Things Without Form"
Date & Time | February 11, 2013 (Mon, holiday) 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
*Reception begins 30 minutes before the event.
Venue | AXIS GALLERY
5-17-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032 AXIS Building 4F
Moderator | Takashi Kurata (Philosopher / Project Associate Professor, National Institute for Environmental Studies)
Speakers | Shigeki Hattori, Takashi Matsui (both from graf)
Cooperation | AXIS GALLERY
Fee | ¥1,500
Capacity | 120 people (Reservations required)
Reservations & Inquiries | mail. event@graf-d3.com Tel. 06-6459-2100 (Contact: Tawara, Kosaka)
*When booking, please provide: Event name, your name (full name/representative name if booking for a group), number of attendees, and contact information.

Workshop "Understand by Making? The Roots of Tools!" to be Held

Workshops led by graf's furniture craftspeople will be held on February 23 (Sat) starting at 3 PM, and on February 24 (Sun) starting at 10:30 AM and 3 PM. This is an opportunity to closely examine the tools you use daily, consider the reasons and meanings behind their forms, and craft tools that fit your own lifestyle.

<Workshop Details>
Make Your Own Spoon | Fee: ¥3,000 (incl. materials) / Capacity: 15 people
Make Your Own Wood Knife | Fee: ¥2,500 (incl. materials) / Capacity: 10 people
Make Your Own Wood Tray | Fee: ¥4,000 (incl. materials) / Capacity: 10 people
*When booking, please specify your preferred date and time. You cannot participate in two workshops simultaneously.
<Date & Time>
February 23, 2013 (Sat) 3:00 PM onwards
February 24, 2013 (Sun) 10:30 AM onwards
February 24, 2013 (Sun) 3:00 PM onwards
Workshop Reservations & Inquiries | mail. event@graf-d3.com Tel. 06-6459-2100 (Contact: Tawara, Kosaka)
*When booking, please provide: Workshop name, preferred date and time, your name (full name/representative name if booking for a group), number of attendees, and contact information.

Workshop "Understand by Making? The Roots of Tools!"
Venue | SYMPOSIA
5-17-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032 AXIS Building B1F
Instructor | graf labo Staff
Cooperation | AXIS GALLERY
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