Japanese Furoshiki Fabric Gift Wrapping with Qing

Mon 14 Dec 6:15pm - 7:30pm
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Japanese Furoshiki Fabric Gift Wrapping with Qing

Mon 14 Dec 6:15pm - 7:30pm

Laneway Learning, Melbourne

What’s it all about?

Join us for this fun class and discover the art of furoshiki: Japan's elegant tradition of fabric gift wrapping that mixes creativity with sustainability.

In this class we will learn a variety of techniques to wrap everyday items from gifts and bottles to bags and personal belonging using double sided cloths designed for this purpose.

This class includes a wrapping cloth to take home.

What will we cover?

Within this workshop you will learn:

A bit of history about furoshiki

Materials and double sided cloths

Techniques for wrapping and bows

Please bring a box or item around 20cm or so to wrap.

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible Venue

Gender Neutral Bathrooms

Quiet Spaces

Free Tickets for First Nation Attendees

Who will be teaching?

Qing (she/her) has been creating her own art and jewellery projects for over 15 years, during which she created custom projects and taught her skills to people of all age groups.

Her favourite mediums to work with are paper, fabric and shiny beads; items allowing the freedom to do bold and detailed work alike.

Important info:

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More about accessibility

Photos: teacher's and student work.

Questions about the class or other ways we can assist with accessibility? Feel free to email us at melbourne@lanewaylearning.com

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