RESOBOX Classes, New York

Did you know that you can put anything you like into your sushi, such as ham or egg or tuna? We’ll show you how with our new virtual sushi making classes for kids! This is a fun activity which you can do from the comfort of your own home. The classes will be held on Zoom. In these classes, we’ll show you how to make regular sushi, flower shaped...

In this class, you’ll learn how to crochet amigurumi monsters and to freely express your own unique imaginations from your mind creatively. Important (Prerequisite) *Please make sure you finish making a basic amigurumi monster before you join the class.  Patterns will be sent to you after you purchase a class ticket. Please prepare a simple...

Ikebana, well-known as traditional Japanese flower arrangement, was developed as a Buddhist expression of the beauty of nature. There are many Ikebana “ryuha”, or schools, and various styles of arrangement within each. In this class, instructor Ryoko Arnwine will introduce you to Misho-Ryu Ikebana and teach you how...

Learn to fold the traditional Snap Dragon/Gnasher modified to look like birds, dragons and dinos for fast snapping fun. This online session involves regular printer paper (U.S. letter size & International A4). Download the PDF for origami similar to what is in the photo. Please note which is the correct PDF for your size of paper. Or you can...

Lighten your heart during these dark times by folding water lilies and their leaves along with koi fish that have a delightful swimming action. This online session involves regular printer paper (U.S. letter size & International A4). Download the PDF for origami similar to what is in the photo. If you’re looking for some creative therapy...

We’d like to introduce Kendama to all the children (and even to adults) during this quarantine period. This simple, productive, interactive toy strengthens mental and physical skills while you play, and it gives your children so much benefit while they have to stick to screens for hours a day. Kendama is an extremely addictive wooden skill toy that...

This advanced level is a preparation course for the JLPT N4 and will take place every Friday until December This class is meant for Japanese language beginners. Let’s watch Japanese anime and learn basic expressions, such as greetings, “This is X”, “What is this?” etc. in Japanese. Also, you will learn Japanese conversation from the anime...

Sumi-e, also called Suiboku-ga, is the art of ink wash-painting. Characteristically, it is an East Asian art, and has been practiced there for well over a thousand years. Sumi-e depicts the spirit or essence of an object or scene rather than its outward appearance — and does so in the fewest possible strokes. Because of this simplicity, the...

If you are familiar with Mario, Hello Kitty, Pikachu, and Rilakkuma, then you can easily understand kawaii characters. In this class in New York City, we will explore Japanese contemporary drawing styles to create Japanese anime characters of our own vision and design. Students will also learn how to make manga (Japanese-style comic) and basic animation...

Bonsai is the ancient Japanese art form of miniature trees in containers.  It is an art form that helps connect us to nature. Through this process, it strengthens our spirit. This is why Bonsai can be a figurative mirror image of the grower. With an open heart and mind, students can start their own journey of personal growth through the art of...

Learn how to interpret the Japanese classical dance called Nihon buyō (日本舞踊) or nichibu (日舞).  Japanese classical dance was born about 1603, along with the first performances of Kabuki Theatre. In Japanese, it is also called Nihon buyō (日本舞踊) or nichibu (日舞). Even today, all Kabuki actors must first learn to dance. You...