Celebrating Matsudo Week, in this 3-hour workshop with paper artist, Michelle Lackenby, you will learn a variety of Japanese binding stitch techniques and patterns and create your very own books to take home. The techniques covered include simple Japanese stitch, Japanese stab binding, hemp stitch and tortoise shell binding. Each […]
Matsudo Week
Kintsugi translates to “golden journey” or “golden repair”, it is the ancient Japanese art of mending broken pottery with a powered gold, silver or platinum lacquer. In this workshop led by Art Therapist Emma Finch, you will be given two pots. One you will keep whole and you will decorate […]
Join us in this ceramic workshop to celebrate Matsudo Week and design and create your very own Japanese Plate. These plates will be perfect for Japanese cuisine especially sushi. Materials provided.
Learn about the art of Japanese Shibori with Indigo Dye. Shibori is a resist dyeing method of creating crisp, repeating and organic patterns on cloth. In this workshop, we will be using methods including Itajime – folding and clamping, Arashi – pole wrapping and Ori-nui -folded hand stitched pleating. Experiment […]
Junko Azukawa grew up in Toyama, Japan at the base of the central Japanese Alps, a region famous for the natural beauty of its landscape. With a lifelong study of calligraphy and ink painting, she has found peace and appreciation deep within and would love to share with you the […]
Unleash your inner artist and be inspired by Japanese Cartoon drawing. Build upon your cartoon skills and learn how to draw Manga characters and their features from our creative Toon Time and Comic Art Tutor – Nathan Cole. Ages 8+. Materials Provided.
This workshop is a perfect opportunity to reconnect with nature and enjoy the Japanese art of flower arrangement, ikebana. Learn about the history, philosophy and elements of ikebana, and harness your creative expression to arrange your very own creation to take home. Materials included. BYO secateurs. This workshop is part […]
Shodo (Japanese calligraphy) is not just a form of artistic writing but also a Zen art, the expression of spiritual depth and beauty. Learn the history of Japanese calligraphy and Japanese culture. You will practise strokes, and learn the balance of black lines and white background. Materials included. This workshop […]
Learn the ancient art of Japanese calligraphy painting. Miho will introduce you to the history of this traditional art form whilst guiding you through the process of using Japanese calligraphy materials. Miho will translate your name into Japanese characters (kanji) and you will create a personalised rubber seal for you […]
In this workshop you will learn to use different Sumi ink tones and brush techniques to create traditional Japanese sumi-e ink paintings on washi paper made from the mulberry. Materials included. This workshop is part of Matsudo Week, celebrating the Sister City Relationship between the City of Whitehorse and City […]