Koushinetsu in Handmade / Handcraft workshops
- Age 6~Age 80
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 14:00
You can make stylish chopsticks and hair accessories even for the first time. Mysterious shining mother-of-pearl work from any angle! Children from the age of 6 can participate. This is the only place in Nagano Prefecture where you can experience mother-of-pearl work. Why don't you make your own one-of-a-kind seashell chopsticks as a souvenir of your trip? The experience time is 1 hour 15 minutes to 30 minutes, and you can take it home on the day. There is also a cafe inside the facility, so you can enjoy delicious coffee. You can also use mother-of-pearl in various shapes such as apples and thunderbirds associated with Shinshu.
- Age 4~Age 99
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00
◆What is the indigo dyeing experience? ◆Indigo dyeing is a traditional technique that dyes cloth and clothing a beautiful blue color using dyes obtained from nature. This dyeing method takes advantage of the beauty of natural colors and has the characteristic that the texture increases the more you use it. The indigo dyeing experience class is a great opportunity to learn about traditional culture and find a new hobby. Why not join us with your family and friends and create some special memories? Please experience the joy of creating your own one-of-a-kind item. ◆ Recommended for these people! ◆・Those looking for an indigo dyeing experience・Those looking for a clothes dyeing experience・Those looking for activities at Lake Kawaguchi・Those looking for activities in Fujiyoshida City・Those who like making things by hand・People who want to own their own original items ・People who want to share a special experience with family and friends ・People who want to experience traditional Japanese techniques ・People who are interested in dyeing and design ・People who are looking for indoor activities *Please refrain from participating in the tour only. ●Person: 3,500 yen (13 years and older): 3,000 yen (5 to 12 years old) *The above price is for a thin T-shirt. For thick T-shirts, there will be an additional 1,000 yen each. ●Time required: Approximately 1 hour [Features] Indigo and ink are used to dye thin or thick T-shirts. You can enjoy it with a single color such as indigo or ink, or you can mix two colors together, and you can dye it with your favorite design while enjoying the natural colors. An instructor will accompany you during the experience, so please ask if you have a desired design. In addition to T-shirts, we also have hand towels, stoles, handkerchiefs, and eco bags for dyeing. You can view the material at the venue and have it dyed together with the T-shirt if you wish. (*An additional fee will be charged. Also, we may be out of stock. Thank you for your understanding.) [Process] ① Explanation of indigo dyeing ② Selection of dye ③ Selection of dyeing method ④ Binding the material ⑤ Soaking in dyeing liquid ⑥Washing ⑦Photography ⑧Aftercare delivery ◆About receiving dyed items ◆After dyeing your clothes, you can take them home. We will explain the precautions to take when washing on the day. Also, if you are staying nearby on the day of your appointment, you may come and pick up your clothes the next day. *While we store it here, we dry it on hangers, but depending on the weather, it may not dry completely. Please note. ◆History of indigo dyeing in Japan◆Indigo dyeing in Japan dates back to the Nara period. Since then, it has been closely involved with Japanese clothing culture. Particularly in the Edo period, indigo dyeing became widespread among the common people and was also used for everyday wear such as yukatas and farm clothes. Japanese indigo dyeing is known for its traditional method called ``hon indigo dyeing,'' and its unique beauty is highly praised.
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