WORKSHOPS

Workshops are a great way to introduce people to the Taiko experience, promote Japanese culture,  get groups to work together and improve self awareness and confidence. We have done many workshops at schools, festivals, youth clubs, conferences and corporate events etc.
If you would like more information about booking Tengu School of Taiko for an event, please email: [email protected]

Upcoming workshops in 2026

Saturday 11th April

Full day workshop
Odaiko - Yatai
Lead by Jared Hardwick
​10am - 4pm
​Some Taiko experience is advised for this course.

Odaiko - Yatai is an energetic piece that Jared learned from senior KODO member
Yoshikazu Fujimoto, while training at the Kodo apprentice centre on Sado island in Japan in 2012.
Originally taught on Odaiko (big drum), the piece has been adapted to incorporate Fuse daiko (usual taiko style) 
and Yatai (sitting / cart style) to add variety and depth to the piece.

During this workshop we will learn the pattern which has call and response elements between drummers.
We will also cover technique and performance elements of playing both Odaiko and Yatai styles, along with
some stagecraft elements to add a sense of professionalism.
The day will conclude with the group playing the whole piece through together.

Morning session 10am - 12.30pm
Lunch 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Afternoon session 1.30pm - 4pm

Tea / Coffee / Juice provided.
Please bring your own lunch.

Cost £60 per person
Booking is essential to confirm your place.
To book your place, email Jared at [email protected]

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Venue
Tengu Taiko Dojo, Unit 3, Cleveland Industrial Estate,
Carr Lane, Sutton-on-the-Forest, York, YO61 1EY
Click to find our new dojo on google maps

Please note that there is a 'no outdoor footwear' policy
for the Japanese Tatami mats and training area in the dojo.
You are welcome to train in your socks, bare feet or clean tabi (split toe) boots.
Grip socks (standard or split toe style) will also be available to buy for £2 a pair.

Parking
Parking is limited to specific areas to allow access to the neighbouring units.
Please do not park in front of unit 2, next door to the dojo.

Bus
There is a bus stop right outside the Dojo.
The number 40 York - Easingwold bus is the one to get.
Carr Lane / Cleveland estate stop.
For full timetable info visit: 
www.transdevbus.co.uk/coastliner/services/40/?date=2025-08-01#timetable-result​
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