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A pair of hands is shown working the chopstick making jig. One hand is picking up one end of a chopstick while the other hand is setting down the hand plane.

team bonding activity in los angeles

Bring your team together with an elevated, hands-on chopstick making experience. This specially curated workshop features custom woodworking jigs, Japanese hand planes, cultural storytelling, personalized laser engraving, and an heirloom-quality keepsake.

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​Ideal for team bonding days, company celebrations, and more.​ Workshops can be customized for group size, timing, and special occasions.

A single walnut chopstick is laying diagonally on a grey table top, surrounded by walnut wood shavings.

KEY FEATURES

  • ​Workshops typically last three hours, with an additional two hours beforehand for unloading and set up, and one hour afterwards for clean up

  • Engraving included

  • Premium materials included

  • All tools provided

  • No prior woodworking experience needed

  • Max. 12 participants per session (multiple sessions can be arranged for larger groups)

Ali is sitting at a laptop, running the software for the laser engraving machines next to her. In the laser engraving enclosure is a chopstick sitting in a wooden fixture that holds it in place.

(Photography by Brian Chen)

A pair of hands are gripping a Japanese hand plane, mid-cut of a chopstick in the fourth step.

(Photography by Brian Chen)

location

The workshop will ideally be hosted at your location (as we coordinate I can visit your site to confirm compatibility), or I can work with you to secure an alternate venue. I’m based in Los Angeles (Koreatown) but may be open to traveling depending on distance and capacity.

TEAM BONDING FACILITATION RATE

Total fees vary based on participant count and group structure (single or multiple sessions). The base rate for team bonding workshops is $300 per person (discounts available—reach out for more info). All tools and materials are provided and prepared by me, which is reflected in the rate. A flat fee covers local travel within Los Angeles, as well as setup and cleanup. For locations beyond the LA area, a distance-based surcharge will be added. Once you submit the inquiry form below, I’ll follow up with a personalized quote.

A pair of hands are depicted at a set of chopstick making jig set, with the person picking up the chopstick from the insert groove.

(Photography by Brian Chen)

QUESTIONS?

A work bench is shown displaying three piles of chopstick stock--walnut, cherry, and maple. The wood stock is laid out from left to right, and there are display signs in front of each with their respective wood species.

Email me at ali@alichenstudio.com. Thank you!​

Details

(Photography by Brian Chen)

Team Bonding Activity Booking

BOOK A team bonding ACTIVITY

The instructor Ali is hand planing their chopsticks on a chopstick making jig clamped to a grey table top. Ali has black hair and is wearing a black t-shirt with colorful graphics on it. All across the table are more wooden jig components.

If you’re interested in booking a team bonding activity with me, please submit an inquiry below and I will reach out to you with more information regarding customization, availability, and pricing.

Please double check your email address so I can be sure to reach you.

(i.e. location, group size, special occasion, etc.)

Additional photos by Jamie Issuh.

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