classes

Return Policy:

All Temari Hawaii classes are non-refundable and non-transferable. This policy helps to protect our hardworking artists and teachers. Please be sure that you can make it to class before signing up and reserving a limited space.

If the time comes and a student cannot make it, the student may send a friend in their place instead. Please contact us at hello@temarihawaii.org, and relay the full name of the person taking the student's place.

June 15 & 29:
Adapting the Kimono

An introduction to the dyeing/weaving techniques of Japanese and Okinawan textiles. Create a contemporary clothing piece from these textiles.

Instructor: Ann Asakura

August 10 & 24:
Blender Papermaking

Learn the hands-on methods of creating your own paper, decorating with pressed botanicals and twisting paper into shifu strings.

Instructor: Jake Wroten

August 23: Hishizashi

Learn the history of hishizashi, a counted thread precursor to sashiko, that originated in Japan's northern snow country.

Instructor: Karen Matsunaga

September 7:
Anesama Ningyō

Fold chiyogami, printed pattern, papers and washi (traditional handmade papers) into paper dolls originating in the Edo Period in Japan’s Snow Country.

Instructors: Dawn Chang
& Merle Grybowski

December 28: Kadomatsu and New Year Traditions

Join us for a special Kadomatsu making event. Class students will tie together three angled-cut bamboo stalks, add shore pine and noshi, a folded paper decoration.