{"title":"Plant Dyeing Workshop","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"kusakirenzoku","title":"Plant Dyeing Workshop Using Foraged Plants (2 days each in June, August, October, and December)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom spring to winter, various plants sprout around us each season, offering a diversity of colors and shapes in their leaves, flowers, and bark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/L1002098.jpg?v=1734756129\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eJapan is truly rich in nature, and how fortunate we are to live surrounded by it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince I started natural dyeing, my gratitude for this abundance has multiplied many times over. Every day, I am moved by how the colors inherent in each plant can bring such vibrancy to daily life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/L1040194_2a5d4253-124f-432e-8f55-a8bd5ed700ca.jpg?v=1734756190\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI started natural dyeing at Itoshiro Clothes Shop around 2017. I've been experimenting with various plants around me, going through a lot of trial and error.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluding that trial and error, we will be holding natural dyeing workshops where we will share the techniques and knowledge of dyeing, from collecting plants. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/L1080319.jpg?v=1772154343\"\u003eWe have prepared both a \"Series Course\" for continuous participation from early summer to winter, and \"Single Session Courses\" for those who wish to attend a single session.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe single session courses are designed for you to enjoy the beauty of the plants available at that time. You will dye a scarf provided by us and something else you either purchase or bring yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/L1002590_2a34fd71-0fb2-4ed1-9774-6c6997131cc3.jpg?v=1734765591\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn the series course, we will comprehensively cover the fundamental concepts and methods of natural dyeing, starting from plant collection. The goal is for you to be able to dye at home by yourself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUltimately, you will complete a color sample book of silk, linen, and cotton fabrics for each plant, creating a valuable reference for future dyeing with plants found around you. (Optional: you can also dye clothes, fabrics, threads, or other items of your choice.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/b3e93e00f35484ebeb7b3e9c202b6d24.jpg?v=1736491280\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/L1003079.jpg?v=1734765649\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*The series course is discounted compared to the single session course.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe workshop will take place over two days. The afternoon of the first day will be dedicated to plant collection and dye liquid preparation, and the second day will be spent entirely on dyeing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe instructor will be Yuumi Suwa, who has been in charge of natural dyeing from plant collection at Itoshiro Clothes Shop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/L1070999.jpg?v=1772154644\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe is a natural dyeing expert who, when she takes a walk, looks at plants with curiosity, wondering what color they will produce, then happily gathers them and dyes. She even went as far as to launch her own natural dyeing brand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer famous quote, I believe, is that because there's no definitive answer in natural dyeing, it's both challenging and enjoyable, something she could play with for a lifetime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy not join her and go into the fields and mountains of Itoshiro to learn natural dyeing, starting from plant collection?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/L1071000.jpg?v=1772154779\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/L1080304.jpg?v=1772154895\"\u003eIf you're interested, please do\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ejoin us!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c日程と染める植物\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e[Series \u0026 Single Session Course held concurrently] *Friday \u0026 Saturday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1st Session: 6\/19-20 Mugwort \u0026 Horsetail from Itoshiro (Mordant: lye + alum)\u003cbr\u003e2nd Session: 8\/28-29 Walnut leaves (Mordant: iron)\u003cbr\u003e3rd Session: 10\/9-10 Chestnut burrs (Mordant: iron)\u003cbr\u003e4th Session: 12\/4-5 Loquat leaves (Mordant: lye + alum)\u003cbr\u003e*The 4th session will be a kitchen-based workshop, simulating a home environment.\u003cbr\u003e*The content may change depending on the condition of the plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cWS Schedule\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e[Day 1]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13:00 Meeting \u0026 Plant Collection Starts\u003cbr\u003e15:00 Plant Cutting \u0026 Extraction + Lecture\u003cbr\u003e18:00 End\u003cbr\u003e*If you wish to stay overnight, please contact us for nearby accommodation recommendations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e[Day 2]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10:00 Strain liquid, pre-soak items to be dyed\u003cbr\u003e11:00 Dyeing \u0026 Mordanting\u003cbr\u003e12:30 Lunch (included in participation fee)\u003cbr\u003e13:30 Resume dyeing\u003cbr\u003e17:00 Dismissal\u003cbr\u003e*Participation in both days is required for the workshop. However, if you cannot attend both days, you must attend Day 2.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cWhat to Dye\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFor single session participants:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e・You will dye one organic cotton stole (a tenugui will be used for the 4th session)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFor series course participants (attending all 4 sessions):\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e・Each time, you will dye swatches of linen, cotton, and silk (A5 size) to ultimately create a dye sample book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e(Additional charges apply)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e・If desired, in addition to the above, you can purchase and dye clothes from our store.\u003cbr\u003e　＊Please try on and purchase on the first day of the course.\u003cbr\u003e　＊Examples of clothes that can be dyed:\u003cbr\u003e　　\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/itoshiro.org\/products\/nesli1911wtu\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEchizen Shirt - Linen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e　　\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/itoshiro.org\/products\/nesoc2103ntc\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEchizen Short-Sleeved Shirt - Flannel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e　　\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/itoshiro.org\/products\/nesoc2103ntc-men\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEchizen Long-Sleeved Shirt - Flannel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e　　\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/itoshiro.org\/products\/nesoc2306ntu\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEchizen Shirt - Organic Cotton\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e　　\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/itoshiro.org\/products\/neb2003wtu\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEchizen Blouse - Linen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e　　\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/itoshiro.org\/products\/neoli1911wtu\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEchizen Dress - Linen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e　　\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/itoshiro.org\/products\/noli1903wtu\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCasual Dress - Linen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e　　\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/itoshiro.org\/products\/ntli2209bec\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTattsuke Linen - Natural\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e　　\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/itoshiro.org\/products\/nhli2311beu\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHakama Linen - Natural\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e　　\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/itoshiro.org\/products\/nrli2304bec\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKarusan Linen - Natural\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e　　＊Availability for purchase depends on current stock.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e・You can bring your own items to dye (10 yen\/g + tax).\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFor example, for a 200g shirt, the dyeing fee would be 2,200 yen. In this case, each person can bring up to 400g of yarn, fabric, clothes, etc. Cotton, silk, and linen can be dyed. Polyester, nylon, etc., cannot be dyed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cCapacity\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 people (minimum 5 participants per session)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cParticipation Fee\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle Session Course: 25,000 yen\u003cbr\u003e(Includes lunch on Day 2, one scarf or tenugui for dyeing, and course materials)\u003cbr\u003eSeries Course: 90,000 yen\u003cbr\u003e(Includes lunch on Day 2 for each session, dyeing fabric for each session, sample book, and course materials)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cApplication Deadline\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle session course: 2 weeks before the event\u003cbr\u003e(Session 1: June 5, Session 2: August 14, Session 3: September 25, Session 4: November 20)\u003cbr\u003eSeries course: May 30\u003cbr\u003e*If the minimum number of participants is not met by the deadline for each session, it will be cancelled. In that case, you will be contacted after the deadline.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cWhat to bring\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScissors for cutting plants (e.g., pruning shears), long-sleeved work clothes, hat, work gloves, boots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cInstructor Profile\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYuumi Suwa:\u003cbr\u003eHer interest in natural dyeing was sparked by a story about cherry blossom dyeing she read in an elementary school textbook. Captivated by the joy, mystery, and above all, the beauty of extracting colors from plants, she attended a fashion design school but spent her days engrossed in dyeing in her home kitchen. After graduation, she worked at a dye factory and an apparel manufacturer before becoming a freelancer. She travels around various regions, creating works by dyeing with local plants. Since 2018, she has been in charge of natural dyeing at Itoshiro Clothes Shop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMessage from the instructor:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAs I delved into the colors of plants, I gradually wanted to learn more about their forms and shapes. While the joy of blending dyes from dried roots and chopped leaves to achieve a desired color is undeniable, my desire to understand the background of the plants themselves—their habitats, flowering seasons, etc.—grew stronger. Even with the same plant, the color can vary depending on where it grew, when it was harvested, whether it's a leaf or a root, or if it's fresh or dried... once I start thinking about it, there's no end. The plants I encounter in my daily life—on a walk, in an empty lot, or in the wild—are not just dye materials; they are living beings with their own forms and shapes.\u003cbr\u003eIn this workshop, by starting with collection, we will go through all the steps from encountering living plants to the birth of their colors. Come and discover the infinite joy that expands from your own hands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cThis workshop is recommended for\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e[Series Course]\u003cbr\u003e・Those who want to learn natural dyeing comprehensively and seriously.\u003cbr\u003e・Those who want to learn how to make iron mordants.\u003cbr\u003e・Those who want to dye with various seasonal plants.\u003cbr\u003e・Those who want to understand the difference in color development depending on the material.\u003cbr\u003e・Those who aspire to work in natural dyeing in the future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e[Single Session Course]\u003cbr\u003e・Those who want to know what colors different plants can dye.\u003cbr\u003e・Those who want to experience dyeing from plant collection.\u003cbr\u003e・Those who want to dye their favorite items with natural dyes.\u003cbr\u003e・Those who want to create natural dyed clothes or crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cParticipant Feedback\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e[Series Course]\u003cbr\u003e・It was great that everything was taught so comprehensively, allowing me to collect plants and dye on my own outside of the workshop.\u003cbr\u003e・Natural dyeing, which once felt distant, gradually became clearer with each session. I was always delighted and moved by the seasonal plants and the colors I discovered each time.\u003cbr\u003e・I am truly grateful for all the knowledge I gained about natural dyeing.\u003cbr\u003e・Collecting plants in the beautiful village of Itoshiro was very refreshing and enjoyable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Single Session Course]\u003cbr\u003e・It was so much fun and I gained practical knowledge for daily life.\u003cbr\u003e・It was interesting to realize that you wouldn't know until you tried, and that there are various conditions (water, temperature, material, etc.) so the color isn't always the same.\u003cbr\u003e・It was great to work together with other participants and have a lot of fun.\u003cbr\u003e・I was moved to learn that natural dyeing involves so much careful effort to create a single piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e◆Cancellation Policy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e*Starting April 10, 2025, the cancellation policy will be changed as follows. The new cancellation policy will apply to all applications made on or after April 10.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e・Cancellation from application date up to 7 days before the event: 5% fee\u003cbr\u003e・Cancellation 6 days to 3 days before the event: 50% fee\u003cbr\u003e・Cancellation thereafter: Full amount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"石徹白洋品店","offers":[{"title":"One-off Class \/ Itoshiro Young Grass Dyeing (June)","offer_id":52651152933164,"sku":null,"price":25000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"One-off Class \/ Walnut Leaf Dyeing (August)","offer_id":52684912722220,"sku":null,"price":25000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"One-time Workshop \/ Chestnut Bur Dyeing (October)","offer_id":52684912754988,"sku":null,"price":25000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"One-off Workshop \/ Loquat Leaf Dyeing (December)","offer_id":52684912787756,"sku":null,"price":25000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lecture Series (4 sessions in total: December, October, August, June)","offer_id":50550277013804,"sku":null,"price":90000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/L1071000.jpg?v=1772261142"}],"url":"https:\/\/itoshiro.org\/en\/collections\/plant-dye-workshop.oembed","provider":"石徹白洋品店","version":"1.0","type":"link"}