Yamazaki Flatware Hand-Polishing Workshop
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About the Workshop
Join us for an exclusive 90-minute hands-on workshop with Yamazaki, a renowned Japanese flatware company specializing in premium cutlery from Tsubame, the heartland of Japanese metalworking craftsmanship.
The session begins with an introduction to Yamazaki heritage and an inside look at their factory through a documentary screening. You'll then experience a guided spoon tasting, comparing standard flatware with Yamazaki precision-crafted pieces to discover how quality design transforms the dining experience.
During the hands-on workshop portion, you'll learn traditional hand-polishing techniques and create your own personalized flatware set (2 pieces) to take home, decorated with a sticker of your choice. You'll also have exclusive access to pre-order items from the Gold Leaf Tableware collection by the Hakuichi Project, a special collaboration rarely available outside Japan.
Throughout the workshop, enjoy complimentary Niigata specialty sweets and rice crackers, celebrating the culinary traditions of Yamazaki's home region.
No experience is required — beginners are welcome. All materials and tools will be provided, and you'll leave with functional, personalized flatware you can use and treasure for years to come.
Seats are limited and early sign-ups are strongly encouraged. A small waitlist may be available in case of cancellations.
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Cancellation Policy
Due to limited seating, all workshop registrations are final and non-refundable.
If you notify us at least 72 hours before the workshop, we will provide a store credit for the registration amount to use toward ARJ merchandise purchases. To cancel and request a credit, email us at help@arj.la. Please note that we are unable to honor reschedule requests with less than 72 hours advance notice.
For any inquiry, please contact us help@arj.la or 213-608-7574.
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About Yamazaki Flatware
Since 1918, Yamazaki Kinzoku Kogyo has been crafting stainless steel flatware in Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture, a region globally renowned for its metalworking heritage. Founded by Bungen Yamazaki, the company began with hand-hammered copperware before turning its focus to tableware, a dedication that has spanned over a century.
That commitment has placed Yamazaki's work on some of the world's most distinguished tables. Their flatware has received the Japan Good Design Prize, the "Best of the Best" at Germany's Red Dot Design Award (2013), and additional Red Dot recognition in 2016. In 2023, their YUEN collection was presented as an official gift at the G7 Finance Ministers Meeting in Niigata, and the company was commissioned to create flatware for the Nobel Prize Banquet.