AINU JAPANESE CRAFT WORKSHOPS: WOOD CARVING & EMBROIDERY

PAST EVENT

Sat 23 Mar 2024, 10.30am–12.30pm OR 1.30–3.30pm

At the Museum

With members of Nibutani Craft Cooperative Association, Hokkaido

These workshops are in-person only and will take place in the Museum's Learning Studio

Both workshops are available either in the morning or afternoon, each one is two hours

In these hands-on workshops you learn about the traditional Japanese Ainu crafts of wood carving and embroidery, passed down over generations.

Workshop 1 Ainu Wood Carving: You will learn how to carve a wooden coaster and gain an understanding of the craft process involved in the creation of traditional carved wooden trays.

Workshop 2 Ainu Embroidery: You will discover how to embroider a coaster and gain an understanding of the craft process involved in the creation of traditional embroidered robes.

All materials provided and you'll be able to take home your creations.