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Workshops

Studio Sessions Tailored to you.

Whether you are threading a needle for the first time or looking to construct a statement garment, we will design a rhythm that matches your experience. All rare textiles, vintage denim, men's suiting, and workshop tools are fully provided. 

'The Mending'
Slow stitching class

   We will explore the art of slow stitching-

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  • The Philosophy: Dive into the meditative art of slow stitching—a practice that celebrates repetition, patience, and the profound beauty of imperfection.

  • The Process: I will guide you through the historic and rhythmic flow of Sashiko and Boro. Together, we will work with heavily loved, storied antique fabrics like Obi, Boro scraps, and Kimono silk.

  • Your Take-Home Piece: You will learn how simple, intentional stitches add both functional strength and breathtaking texture to fabric, leaving with a beautifully personalized, handcrafted textile creation.

Repurposing classic denim piece. Combining them with antique, Japanese textiles & Sashiko.
Sashiko inspired class. Sashiko mending of a denim

2 Days: ¥75,000 per student

  • Repurposing classic denim pieces, luxury, vintage tailoring or simple tunic.

  • Combining them with antique, Japanese textiles & stitching.

  • Selecting from my extensive collection of vintage, classic garments & textiles.

  • Create and take home, your one off, handcrafted garment.

Patterned vintage japanese fabric.

2 Days: ¥75,000 per student

  • Enhancing existing vintage Japanese textiles.

  • Dying, hand-painting & appliqué will be skills you will master.

  • Select from extensive collection of plain silks & vintage Japanese textiles.

  • Select from my own pattern library.

  • Construct a simple tunic, bomber or other style to create your one off, handcrafted, take home piece.

'Let it Bloom'
Japanese Textiles remake class

  • The Philosophy: Step into the world of contemporary textile design by learning how to deconstruct history and rebuild it for modern wardrobes.

  • The Process: Over a dynamic two-day course, you will dive into my extensive personal collection of antique Japanese textiles, vintage denim, and classic men's suiting. I will teach you various treatment and embellishment techniques to seamlessly fuse these distinct textures together.

  • Your Take-Home Piece: Under my guidance, you will draft and construct a completely unique, wearable art piece. Choose between a structured classic bomber jacket (my personal signature), a flowing tunic, or a beautifully constructed custom bag.

Dying, hand-painting & appliqué will be skills you will master in the workshop. Enhancing existing vintage Japanese textiles.

 'Lost in the Blue'
Denim & Cyanotype class

The enduring appeal of denim worn over time. 

The beautiful blues and hues, revitalised through the exposure of botanicals to the sun, using the process of cyanotype printing.

 

Drawn to nature, we will wander and collect the seasons offerings to create your unique, cyanotype denim piece.  

 

The accepting of the 'letting go' of certainty and being open to surprise and the mystery of the sun and cyanotypes.

 

You will create your own 'take-home' piece by the end of the workshop.

An example of work from Denim & Cyanotype workshops near Kyoto.

2 days: ¥75,000 per student

  • Selecting from my extensive collection of classic denim pieces.

  • Reimagining & re-working the piece.

  • Designing your cyanotype ‘artwork’.

  • Applying the solution to your garment & exposing it to the sun.

  • Watch the sun transfer your artwork onto the garment.

  • Rinse in fresh water & sun dry.

  • Take home your own handcrafted garment.

Applying the solution to your garment & exposing it to the sun. Watch the sun transfer your artwork onto the garment.
Denim & Cyanotype fabric

All workshops are for 1 to 2 students or 1 student and their non-participating partner.

     Please discuss your non-participating partners needs for a stay rate.

   

 Included 

  • All garments, materials & embellishments needed to complete your own handcrafted take home piece.

  • 1 night accommodation in the newly renovated separate, private residence.

  • All meals. Day 1 lunch & dinner. Day 2 breakfast & lunch. Catered for by a local cafe specializing in homemade, delicious meals.​

Book A Workshop

Please fill in the form below and we will get back to you to shortly to confirm your booking.

Workshop

Please select the workshop you would like to do.

Number of Participants

(Workshops go over 2 days)

Access

Ōmi-Maiko Station

From Kyoto

From Osaka

I will meet you at Omi-Maiko station and it's a brief 7 minute walk from the station.

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​Residence Address:
178 Minamikomatsu Otsu-Shi,Shiga-Ken 520-0502 Japan

Special Rapid on JR Kosei Line: 30 minutes

(Local trains are fine too, are just slower.
All trains stop at Omimaiko).

Special Rapid on JR Kosei Line: 1 hour 3 minutes

(Local trains are fine too, are just slower.
All trains stop at Omimaiko).

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