How to: Wrap Gifts Using the Japanese Art of Furoshiki
Tuesday, December 87:00—8:30 PMVirtual Event via Zoom
Discover Furoshiki, the ancient Japanese art of gift-wrapping with textiles, in a hands-on playshop via Zoom. Join multi-talented international artist Nefertiti San Miguel from Etnia Fusion and take a cultural journey to learn this singular technique.
Each participant will use existing materials already available around the house while learning the concepts of Mottainai and Kaizen. Spark your creativity by gracefully swathing items of different sizes (small and medium) in ordinary and unique shapes, such as hexagon boxes, glass bottles, books, picture frames and more. Master the presentation of elegantly-wrapped gifts for any occasion and amaze your loved ones with the artistic form and function of one magical square of cloth.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
* Nefertiti will conduct the program in a hybrid fashion, teaching master-class style while also tailoring the presentation around the materials each attendee already has on hand.
* Prior to the event, participants should gather an assortment of different sized items and shapes to be wrapped.
* No prior experience is necessary.
* Activity suitable for all genders.
BASIC MATERIALS:
Square pieces of fabric (make sure material is not too thick or stiff)
Bandana
Square medium-thickness scarf
Rubber bands
ACCESSORIES TO ENHANCE THE PRESENTATION:
Ribbons
Greeting cards (varying sizes)
Small, clip-on Christmas décor
Tassels
ITEMS TO WRAP:
Books
Boxes of any shape
Picture frames
1 large glass bottle (wine bottle is ideal)
2 cans or small glass bottles (beer, soda or hard cider are good options)
Any size / shape gift you wish to wrap
This is an online event via Zoom. An invite will be sent at least one hour prior to the start of the program to the email given at registration. Please be sure to check your clutter/junk/spam boxes if the invite does not appear in your inbox.
Registration for this event has now closed.