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Experience the art of Japanese Temari balls and silk embroidery.
Make a piece of wearable art to take home from Japan - a miniature silk temari necklace or a bag charm.
The studio is conveniently located in central Tokyo, a short 5-minute walk from Meguro Station and only 2 stops from the popular Shibuya district. The studio is wheelchair accessible.
Workshops are hosted by an experienced local Temari Master Instructor (Shihan), certified by the Japan Temari Association (日本てまりの会).
Workshops are offered in both English and Japanese. Printed instructions are provided in English.
Experience traditional Japanese embroidery and create a ready-to-wear silk temari necklace or bag charm. Four different patterns are currently being offered, ranging from beginner to intermediate difficulty level.
Workshop Details
October availability:
10/13 (TUE) 10:30am Asanoha (3 seats available)
10/13 (TUE) 14:00am Yasashii Kiku (3 seats available)
10/21 (WED) 14:00 Yaegiku (2 seats available)
When booking directly (SimplyBook), no pre-payment is required. Payment is collected in-person at the studio at the end of your session (Cash, Credit Card, PayPal or Suica/IC accepted via Square POS).
About the Workshop Instructor
After moving from New York City to Tokyo nearly 20 years ago, I fell in love with the intricate geometry of temari and dedicated years to mastering this ancient folk art. My brand, Miwa Temari (美和手まり), was born from a desire to transform the untouchable beauty of decorative temari balls into something you can hold, wear, and cherish every day.
In my workshops, I teach the art of temari and share the meditative focus and appreciation for traditional Japanese geometric patterns. Whether you are a craft enthusiast or a curious traveler, I provide a professional, bilingual introduction to one of Japan’s most beautiful fiber art traditions.
My background is in professional design (MA in Product Design), and I spent my earlier career as a designer and art director in NYC. I hold the title of Master Instructor (Shihan), certified by the Japan Temari Association (日本てまりの会).
Alexandra Ichihara
Temari Master Instructor / Shihan
Founder of Miwa Temari
If you would like to make another temari at home, DIY kits will be available for purchase after the workshop. Subject to availability.
Are you looking for gifts to bring home from Japan? Ready-to-wear temari jewelry made by the artist will be available for purchase.
Private workshops and large group bookings are available upon request. Contact us directly for details.
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
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