Leap into the new year with Japan-inspired textile projects! Portland Japanese Garden is partnering with textile artisan Judilee Fitzhugh to provide workshops that will have its participants make charming pieces ranging from rabbit bags in honor of the Year of the Rabbit to leaf-printed notebooks.
Each workshop will run from 9:30am-4:00pm, which includes 6 hours of instruction and a 30-minute lunch break. Participation is limited to 20 students. Workshops are open to students of all levels of sewing abilities.
All tools and materials are included in the workshop fee. Coffee, tea, water, and light snacks will be served. Students should bring their own lunch and a water bottle. Students may bring a small sewing kit if desired.
2023 is the year of the rabbit. According to folklore, people born under this zodiac sign are talented, admired, and have fine taste. Relax and enjoy the rhythmic dance of needle and thread as we use the meditative art of hand-stitching to construct a Japanese-inspired bag celebrating the New Year. In this class, one can draw inspiration from the Japanese traditional craft of omiyage, darling and whimsical gifts crafted from scraps of beautiful fabric. Participants will use new and vintage fabrics and embroidery to decorate a charming drawstring bag with a rabbit (usagi in Japanese) design. The finished bag will measure about 6”x9” and be suitable for gift-giving or to hold precious objects.
TICKET INFORMATION
On Sale Dates
Golden Crane: 12/07
Members: 12/14
General Public: 12/21
Price*
Members: $480
Public: $600
*Price is for all 4 sessions and includes the cost of admissions for non-members. We are not offering purchase of individual sessions at this time.