Furoshiki (Ōtautahi)

Learn the traditional Japanese fabric gift wrapping technique of Furoshiki.

Canterbury WEA Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Ōtautahi, New Zealand

$50.00 per person

Sunday 9 March: 10am-12pm
Saturday 24 May: 10am-12pm
Saturday 30 August: 10am-12pm
Saturday 6 December: 10am-12pm

Looking for a sustainable way to wrap gifts? Furoshiki, the traditional Japanese art of fabric wrapping, offers a reusable and time-honoured alternative to paper and plastic. A versatile craft, it can be used for carrying shopping and other items, decoration, and in emergency situations. You’ll learn all about the fascinating traditions and customs associated with this craft and discover how to wrap boxes, books, and bottles using fabric. Ayumi will guide you through various knots and techniques to create beautiful, thoughtful wraps. At the end, you’ll take home your own reusable fabric wrap, perfect for your next special gift or picnic.

Please note:

All materials will be provided.
Please feel free to bring any unusual shaped objects that you would like to learn how to wrap in this workshop.
This workshop is for adults.

Cancellation

Bookings are non-refundable. If for any reason (this includes illness, travel delays and injuries) you need to cancel your workshop, you will receive a refund minus a $30 administration fee. This is provided you contact us at least 14 full days before your booking.

Please see our Cancellation Policy for more details.

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We are grateful to be able to offer this workshop because of support from Creative New Zealand.

Ayumi Hirata

Growing up in Osaka, Japan, Ayumi moved to Aotearoa New Zealand in 2010. During her studies, she started thinking about what it really means to be sustainable. This led her back to Japan, to the centuries-old practice of furoshiki. Ayumi now creates these traditional Japanese wrapping cloths from textiles diverted from landfill. Founder of FabWrap, she began teaching her workshops in 2023.