WORKSHOPS
ADAPTING THE KIMONO
Learn to rework the kimono from the fabric up — then bring your own creation back for feedback and an opportunity to sell your handmade creations in one of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii’s (JCCH) Collectibles Fair (booth fee waived)!
Pre-workshop Homework: Read up on Fiber I.D. Burn tests, basic definitions of aizome, orizome, saki-ori, kasuri, katazome, Keisuke Serizawa, Yoshiko Wada and her Slow Fiber Studio, and the 45R shops.
Part 1: Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 9–11am
Part 2: Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 9–11am
(Both sessions required)
Location: Mōʻiliʻili Community Center, Room 105 — 2535 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96826
Fee: $100
What to bring (8/15): Fiber I.D. tools — metal pan, small lighter and candle, tweezers
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
47 years ago this was the very first class taught at Temari, Center for Asian-Pacific Arts (our former name). Then, it was called, “New Wave Kimono”, to honor the innovative designer, Issey Miyake.
Now, we promote your discovery of Japan’s indigenous garment from its very basic dyeing, weaving and construction methods to its surface decoration colorings and to its infinite possibilities as just fabric.
Before the workshop, students have HOMEWORK: Read up on Fiber I.D. Burn tests, basic definitions of aizome, orizome, saki-ori, kasuri, katazome, Keisuke Serizawa, Yoshiko Wada and her Slow Fiber Studio, and the 45R shops.
Part 1 of this workshop includes learning THE BASICS: Fiber Identification Methods, Kimono Origin and its Cultural Context, Tactile experience with dyed, woven printed, pieced kimono. Katazome
In Part 2, Students are presented with an optional CHALLENGE: You will have ~3 weeks to present your adaptations of kimono to a group of veteran maker made from kimono, for AN OPPORTUNITY to sell your handmade creations in one of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii’s (JCCH) Collectibles Fair, at no charge.
SHOW & TELL! Share your creations. Learn from each other.
GET FEEDBACK: From veteran makers Diane Nonaka, Leah Sekiguchi, and the JCCH Gift Shop manager, Ally Kuranishi.
KOGIRE FABRIC FLOWERS
A Two-Part Workshop with Leah Sekiguchi
Give new life to treasured fabric scraps in this two-part workshop led by Leah Sekiguchi. Using small pieces of fabric (AKA kogire) participants will create fabric flowers that can be arranged into necklaces, wearable accessories, decorative embellishments, and more.
During the first session, Leah will introduce the flower-making process and guide participants through creating their first pieces. Students will return for the second session with the flowers they made on September 20, continue creating additional flowers, and explore ways to combine and arrange them as adornments.
Bring remnants from past projects, favorite patterns, or meaningful textiles and transform them into something new.
Dates:
Part 1: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Part 2: Sunday, September 27, 2026
Time: 9:00–11:00 AM
Instructor: Leah Sekiguchi
Location: Mōʻiliʻili Community Center, Room 105
Fee: $100 for the complete two-part workshop
Registration includes both sessions.
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.