Our workshop
TSUMAMI-ZAIKU
Pinching textile craft
It is a "pinch craft"(つまみ細工) with 1.5cm square fabric. Fold a small piece of fabric like an origami to make an ornament. The only tools are tweezers and glue. Contrary to the gorgeous appearance, it is an easy craft to start for beginners.
KIRIGAMI
Paper-cutting work
Kirigami (切り紙) is the art of Japanese paper without using glue. Kirigami is similar to origami in that it is a form of paper art. The major difference is that in origami, you fold paper whereas, in kirigami, you fold and cut paper.
Semori
Embroidery
Semamori (背守り) is a good luck symbol or amulet stitches. They used to be embroidered on the back of a baby's clothing.
We make greeting cards with embroidery of traditional Japanese patterns stitched on paper at our workshop.
ORIGAMI
Paper-folding work
We offer more opportunities to discover a much more variety of techniques for people who have never tried them.
It is ideal for developing children's fine motor skills at schools and events.
CHIGIRI-E
Coloured paper painting
Chigiri-e (ちぎり絵) is a kind of painting using Japanese coloured paper. The Japanese paper which is called Washi is a unique texture that may resemble a watercolour painting effect. It is easy to make without tools but could be artistic too. Both kids and adults can enjoy the work.
Sashiko
Stitching for mending clothes
Coming soon
Caligraphy
Writing in Japanese
Write your name using a Japanese calligraphy brush and ink. We make any level of courses for beginners and intermediates.
FUROSHIKI
Clothes wrapping
Furoshiki (風呂敷) are traditional Japanese wrapping cloths used to wrap goods. By mastering simple techniques, you can wrap objects of any shape in an easy-to-carry and beautiful way.