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1 Sessions (3 hours/session) | Total of 3 hours

From the necessity of mending stitches for rural Japanese communities to a celebrated art form, the beauty of Sashiko lies in its simplicity. Each design carries a cultural significance and regional identity that reflects the natural world. Guided by the quiet rhythm of Sashiko's running stitches known as "little stabs" 刺し子, this traditional Japanese hand-stitching technique offers a moment of focus, stillness, beauty and connection to craft. It is an Introductory small project workshop situable for beginners with/without sewing experience as participants choose to hand stitch either a coaster or a brooch. Join us for an afternoon of mindful sewing, and leave with a crafted piece that reflects both tradition and tranquility.

1 Sessions (3 hours/session) | Total of 3 hours

We are excited to prepare an unforgettable Artistic Indigo Shibori Dye Silk Scarves Workshop! The traditional fabric resists dyeing technique with thousands-year history is called ‘Shibori’ in Japan, and named ‘绞缬’ in China. The needles are threaded on the fabric with painted guidelines, and the thread is finally tightened to achieve the patterns. With a rustic charm, vibrant color and exclusive pattern, you will get two natural indigo dyed daily-wear silk scarves (55cm*55cm & 68cm*68cm) and a tie dye scrunchie after this workshop. You can practice and explore your own unique shibori motifs. Let's make a unique gift for you or your loved ones.

1 Session (3 hours/session) | Total of 3 hours

Join us for a natural plant paste dye & sew pouch workshop! In this hands-on session, participants will explore the art of plant-based dyeing, creating their own pouch with beautiful natural colors extracted from leaves, fruits roots or stems of plants materials. You will begin by choosing from a variety of stencil designs and natural pigments to create unique patterns on plain white fabric. Once your fabric design is complete, it will be carefully crafted into a functional pouch. To add an extra touch of creativity, you may also choose to finish your piece with an optional layer of natural indigo over-dyeing. This immersive workshop combines design, craftsmanship, and sustainability, offering every participant a meaningful keepsake to take home.

4 Sessions (2.5 hours/session) | Total of 10 hours

This course focuses on digital fashion illustration (womenswear) using Procreate on iPad. Procreate is a popular app for illustrators/designers/creatives. You will be guided through the process of designing and drawing clothes, aided by the tools and functions of Procreate. You will illustrate a mini-collection of 3 outfits to complete the course.