Japanese Craft Workshops and Talks
Please note I am almost fully booked for 2008 and am taking bookings for 2009/10, so please call to discuss dates as soon as possible to avoid disappointment
Workshops can be held at any venue and last 2 hours (although you may have more than one); the emphasis is on enthusiasm, fun and appreciating another culture. Materials are authentic and of the highest quality. Extra materials and supplies will be available to buy on the day. My workshops are perfect for WI's, Embroidery/Quilters Guilds, NADFAS, Arts & Crafts Groups, or even just a group of like-minded friends!
Tuition cost is £35 per workshop plus materials (shown in brackets per student) and travel at 30p per mile (or train fare if easier). To ensure everyone gets lots of individual attention, the maximum number of students is 20 (minimum 8). Please contact me to discuss details.
For more information or to book a workshop please call 01748 836633 or email katie@japancrafts.co.uk
NEW!!! Furoshiki - the Art of Gift Wrapping
(easy) - wrap a variety of gifts and objects using silk wrapping cloths (furoshiki). Make beautiful shapes such as flowers and animals from the cloth, to complement the gift within. The cloth can then be used by the recipient around the home or worn as a scarf. Each student will be given an instruction booklet to take home. Wrapping cloths will be available to purchase for £20 each after the workshop if desired. (£2)
Silk Painting
(easy) Learn the basics of this traditional art. Paint spreads when it is applied to silk and this can be used to create dramatic and stunning effects. After becoming acquainted with silk painting, everyone will produce a beautiful greeting card (£3)
Origami
(medium) – learn basic folds and make a variety of objects including greetings cards from handmade ‘washi’ and ‘chiyogami’ paper (£3)
Shibori Silk Scarf
(medium) – produce and dye a beautiful silk scarf using traditional Japanese shibori techniques (£7)
Kanzashi - Hair Ornaments of the Geisha
(medium) – make a stunning ‘kanzashi’ hairpiece from hand-dyed silk and vintage kimono fabric. Learn how different flowers are used for each month (£4)
Beadwork
(medium) – learn to make beautiful objects (jewellery, ornaments etc) from Japanese glass beads (£6)
Mizuhiki
(difficult) – learn the art of Japanese paper cords (mizuhiki) including how to knot and weave them to produce a stunning card, brooch, bookmark etc (£3)
Chado - Japanese Tea Ceremony
(30 minutes, £10) if you have a spare half-hour at the end of the class, why not enjoy a Tea Ceremony? Learn the history of the ancient ritual then watch a demonstration of this rarely performed art. I will also bring Japanese tea so we can all try some!
Kimono - Traditional Costume of Japan
I dress a model in full kimono whilst explaining the history and detail of the costume. I will also touch on other aspects of Japanese culture and relate some of my own (often amusing) experiences in Japan. There is also the option for a Tea Ceremony afterwards 60 minutes, £60 + travel
Coming in 2009...
* A new talk on my experiences in Japan presented in Powerpoint with lots of photos, anecdotes and objects to handle (booking now).
* A brand new and exclusive studio in beautiful rural North Yorkshire where I shall be offering retreat-style and bespoke workshops for 1-4 students. Please email to be kept up to date on this exciting project!