Furoshiki Playshop

Discover Furoshiki, the ancient Japanese art of gift-wrapping with textiles, in a hands-on playshop. Join multi-talented international artist Nefertiti San Miguel from Etnia Fusion and take a cultural journey to learn this singular technique.

Spark your creativity by gracefully swathing items of different sizes in ordinary and unique shapes, such as hexagonal 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.

(For an additional fee, the instructor can supply materials. Contact them for more information)

BASIC MATERIALS

Square pieces of fabric, assorted sizes (make sure material is not too thin, thick or stiff)

Bandana

Scarf (medium-thickness)

Rubber bands

Measuring tape

ACCESSORIES TO ENHANCE THE PRESENTATION:

Ribbons

Greeting cards (varying sizes)

Small, clip-on seasonal décor

Tassels

Chopsticks

Dry flowers

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!

Host or Publisher Etnia Fusion by Nefertiti