Japanese Woodworking Introduction

This is an introduction to the Japanese woodworking hand tools with some hands on at a class room in Saratoga Library.
I will explain the tools, wood characteristics, and technique with samples of Japanese hand tools (pull saws, chisels, planers, and others) and wood samples, and some books.
We will also explore the art of wood grain.
I am a weekend woodworker, and took woodworking classes instructed by Japanese furniture carpenters for a year on cutting joineries using only traditional Japanese tools, including markers, saws, chisels, and planers. I also had a few chances on participating cutting joineries at a renovation site of a traditional old house.
Many topics have been covered in the past events, but this introduction looks to be still good for new members.
I hope this is going to be a great chance to know more in the Japanese woodworking and surrounding cultures, and also to get to know other local enthusiasts!
This is a free event. Since we will have very sharp tools, please do not bring small kids.