Location

Courtney Arts and Crafts, located in Bldg. 4453 across from Ironworks Fitness Center, is open Thursday–Sunday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Browse unique merchandise and sign up for creative classes, including Clay Shisa making and more. The Woodshop provides the tools and materials needed to create furniture and wooden projects; first-time users must complete a $10 Woodshop Orientation to receive a Woodshop Certification Card. 

Get hands-on crafting a traditional Okinawan guardian lion every Saturday at 10 a.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m., perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike. Classes are $30 per person, with payment required before class. Register in person or by phone at 098-954-7492 at least 24 hours in advance. 

Okinawa is famous for its spectacular diving locales, and those interested in diving should check out Tsunami Scuba for all their diving needs. Tsunami Scuba is a full service PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Center, offering gear rental, repair and maintenance, tank fills and rentals, and a large retail selection of diving equipment and accessories. Tsunami Scuba provides diver training from beginner to professional level, and their instructors are some of the best in the business. If you’ve ever considered taking the plunge into the undersea realm, there’s no better time than while stationed on Okinawa.