Come settle in for a Japanese Arts and Craft weekend—hands in ink, dye, and thread—paired with delicious food, a beautiful environment, and amazing artists! 
 

Over two days you will take classes with three different Artisans:

• An Indigo Dyeing Workshop
 with Shibori resist techniques,
taught by Meredith Brion. 


• The art of Suminagashi, Japanese Water Marbling, taught by Solange Roberdeau.


• The versatile Japanese stitching and embroidery technique Sashiko, taught by Lindsey Hansen of the Future Past. 



WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Indigo Dyeing and Shibori Resist Class with Meredith Brion.

An intimate, hands-on introduction to indigo dyeing, one of the world's oldest and most storied color traditions. Guests will learn shibori resist techniques to create richly patterned, one-of-a-kind textiles. All materials are provided, with the option to bring one small natural-fiber item from home or wardrobe. No experience is required.

Suminagashi Class with Solange Roberdeau.
Suminagashi, or “floating ink”, is an ancient and meditative Japanese water marbling technique. In this one-day workshop, participants will learn about paper, ink, and brush techniques to create a series of uniquely marbled prints on kozo paper. Students will leave with a collection of prints to use for further drawing or printing, or as standalone works of art. Experimentation is encouraged; all are welcome.

Sashiko Class with Lindsey Hansen of the Future Past.

Sashiko is a Japanese sewing technique that was traditionally used to reinforce, mend, or quilt layers of fabric by strengthening, beautifying, and lengthening the life of garments. In this 3-hour class, students will learn the technique by marking grids and applying rows of running stitches to form geometric patterns on fabric. Thread, needle, scissors, chalk pencils, rulers and fabric will be provided and bringing one piece from home to be stitched is encouraged. People of all experience levels are warmly welcomed. 
 

AROUND THE TABLE & BY THE FIRE


Enjoy a welcome curated dinner at Offspring Friday night, hotel breakfasts, a light lunch Saturday & a beautiful meal at the Hotel Saturday night with music by the bonfire under the stars that evening.

DETAILS AND BOOKING 

16 spots 

$675 per guest.

Price includes materials,

instruction, all meals, service and tax. 

Rooms and beverages are additional.

Book your room  and note “Japanese Arts and Craft" in your reservation. 

We’ll sign you up for the retreat and send a timeline.

The retreat fee is charged at time of booking