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'The Mending'
Sashiko inspired class

We will explore the art of Sashiko — celebrating both repetition and the beauty of imperfection.

I’ll guide you through the process of stitching on repurposed vintage textiles such as obi, boro, & kimono. These pieces, once worn & loved, take on new life through your thoughtful stitching.

By the end of the workshop, you'll leave with your own handmade creation—crafted with care, patience, and an understanding of how the simple act of stitching can bring both beauty and function to repurposed textiles.

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'Let it Bloom'
Kimono remake class

We will explore the art of textile design, creating a unique piece for your own, take-home garment, through the use of various dying techniques, hand painting, appliqué, sashiko and embroidery.

After the paint or dye dries, you will be able to embellish the garment, exploring the use of several, decorative techniques. 

Choose from my extensive, textile collection.

From  plain silks to pre-printed or embroidered pieces. 

I'll guide you through the many options and possible treatments you will add to the cloth. 

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 'Lost in the Blue'
Denim & Cyanotype class

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 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.

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 ‘The Mending’

 Sashiko inspired Workshop

 2 Days: 85,000 ¥ per student

  • Repurposing classic denim pieces or luxury, vintage tailoring.

  • Combining them with antique, Japanese textiles & Sashiko.

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

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

 ‘Let it Bloom’

 Kimono remake Workshop

 2 Days: 85,000 ¥ 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 & kimono.

  • Select from my own pattern library.

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

  ‘Lost in the Blue’

  Denim & Cyanotype Workshop

  2 days: 85,000 ¥ per student

  • Selecting from my extensive collection of textiles &/or  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.

     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.

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