Furoshiki 101 in Victoria

Furoshiki 101 with Oshitani Sensei

Why waste paper, tape and ribbons to wrap gifts when you can just use fabric, or furoshiki cloth?
Learn the art of wrapping gifts and other items in fabric!

The word furoshiki (風呂敷) refers to the craft of wrapping an item, as well as to the actual cloth itself, which is usually decorated with a colourful design. The term Furoshiki roughly translates to "bath (furo) spread (shiki)" because the cloths were originally used to carry items to the public bath house and then used as a kind of bath mat. Nowadays, it's just a clever way to wrap up and carry bottles, food, gifts, and other items. Learn the little-known craft of furoshiki wrapping, the Japanese art of skillfully wrapping goods and products

Furoshiki 101 [$20.00 per person]

Level: Beginner

Learn the little-known craft of furoshiki wrapping, the Japanese art of skillfully wrapping goods and products

This hands-on furoshiki workshop (60mins) includes the following:
※Learning about the history of furoshiki
※Basic knots and four ways of furoshiki wrapping

Furoshiki can be provided to be used on the day, but it is preferred if attendees bring their own furoshiki or similar type of cloth for use and to take home.

Workshops: Monday - Friday [mornings only]
Minimum: 3 participants

About Oshitani Sensei

Oshitani Sensei specializes in Japanese tea, teapots and teacups and furoshiki (a traditional wrapping cloth). She is a certified Green Tea Instructor from Japan, Japanese Goodwill Tea Ambassador and is also a Director for the Australian Tea Cultural Society. To get the most out of Oshitani Sensei's extensive knowledge, she recommends pairing her Furoshiki workshop with her Japanese Tea 101 Class.