Japanese craft workshops to create, with your own hands, pieces you’ll use every day, from November to February, at Musubu. On Thursdays, we’ll be waiting for you at Llar de Yukiko, a series of Japanese craft workshops with artist Yukiko Murata. In each session we’ll make a piece using fabric or paper, designed to be used and enjoyed.
The series has four modules of three sessions. You can sign up for the ones that interest you most. The modules alternate between two themes:
Mottainai (modules 1 and 3)
In Japanese, “mottainai” expresses the regret of wasting things. In these modules we’ll learn traditional techniques to make the most of materials: reduce, reuse and recycle, with simple, very satisfying pieces.
Paper as art (modules 2 and 4)
In Japan, paper isn’t only for writing. It’s used in architecture, decoration, toys and textiles. In these modules we’ll discover different techniques for folding it, wrapping with it, cutting it and tearing it.
Programme
Module 1. Tsutsumu (to contain). November 12, 19 and 26
- November 12: kinchaku, a reversible bag made from recycled material
- November 19 and 26: kainokuchi, a travel jewellery case (two sessions)
Module 2. Oru (to fold). December 3, 10 and 17
- December 3: modular origami, a kaleidoscope or a matryoshka-style box
- December 10: origata, Japanese-style paper wrapping
- December 17: Christmas cards with a Japanese touch
Module 3. Matou (to wear). January 14, 21 and 28
- January 14: yo-yo quilt, patchwork with small fabric circles
- January 21: tsumami, flowers made with 3 x 3 cm silk scraps
- January 28: furoshiki, the art of wrapping with fabric
Module 4. Yuu, kiru, chigiru (to tie, cut, tear). February 4, 11 and 18
- February 4: mizuhiki, decorative cords for wrapping gifts
- February 11: monkiri, paper cut-outs to create symmetrical emblems
- February 18: chigirie, images made with torn washi paper
What the sessions are like
They combine a theoretical part with videos and images, a demonstration of the technique, and lots of hands-on practice.
What you need to bring
- Modules 1 and 3: scissors, needles, thread, basic sewing tools and fabric scraps
- Modules 2 and 4: scissors, white glue, a craft knife, a small ruler and paper scraps
Yukiko will bring the rest of the materials.
Practical information
When: Thursdays, from November 12 to February 18, 6–8 pm
Where: Musubu, C. Rodríguez, 3 (Barcelona)
Price: €120 per module (three sessions)
Places: 12 per module
Language: Catalan
Module registration
Module 1. Tsutsumu: kinchaku and travel jewellery case. November 12, 19 and 26 [link to module]
Module 2. Oru: origami and origata. December 3, 10 and 17 [link to module]
Module 3. Matou: furoshiki, tsumami and yo-yo quilt. January 14, 21 and 28 [link to module]
Module 4. Yuu, kiru, chigiru: mizuhiki, monkiri and chigirie. February 4, 11 and 18 [link to module]
We look forward to seeing you!
