{"title":"Raising silkworms and harvesting silk (optional)","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"sodenashiws","title":"Cotton-Filled Sleeveless Garment Making Workshop: 2-Night, 3-Day Clothing Making Course","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e*The schedule for the 2026 event is currently being arranged.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA 2-night, 3-day workshop in Itoshiro to make a sleeveless garment with silk batting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/L1070659_7b772f96-ccae-456c-9a80-bec27b5aa3c5.jpg?v=1736451681\"\/\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silkworms raised in the \"Learning about clothing from silkworms\" course, held from May to June this year, will be used. We will make a sleeveless garment filled with \"raw silk batting\" made from these cocoons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/L1060851_a4a895b3-6d5e-44c5-8c41-81aae12e92a8.jpg?v=1736456470\"\/\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Sode-nashi\" is something that has traditionally been worn like a vest. It is said that it was used for formal wear without batting, or filled with batting to provide warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/img133_6f2338d8-bdec-40a7-bba4-bc29827e5076.jpg?v=1736507957\"\/\u003e(The woman second from the right is wearing a sleeveless garment.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the past, people practiced sericulture and turned silkworms that could not be shipped into raw silk batting, which they used for self-sufficient clothing, I’ve heard. This time, we will make it by filling the sleeveless garment with cotton batting and raw silk batting. Since the pattern-making book does not include instructions for adding batting, this will be a special program together with the \"Silkworms\" course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are interested, please join us. (Participants in the Silkworms course will be given priority.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDates: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 13:30 meeting time 〜 Monday, the 9th\u003c\/span\u003e 13:20 end\u003cbr\/\u003e            Reservations open from 8\/1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e--\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e[ Schedule ]\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*The timing is set so you can also come by public transportation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cDay 1\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e13:30 Arrival in Itoshiro (greetings, self-introductions)\u003cbr\/\u003e14:00 Explanation of the garment-making process \/ measurements\u003cbr\/\u003e15:00 Cutting the fabric\u003cbr\/\u003e18:00 Check-in \u0026 dinner social gathering (guesthouse)\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003cDay 2\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e9:00 Visit to the Old Things Museum\u003cbr\/\u003e10:00 Stitching time (at the apparel shop)\u003cbr\/\u003e12:00 Lunch (hors d'oeuvres), shop tour\u003cbr\/\u003e13:00 Stitching time\u003cbr\/\u003e16:00 Talk on traditional clothing culture\u003cbr\/\u003e18:00 Dinner (guesthouse\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003cDay 3\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e9:00 Stitching time\u003cbr\/\u003e12:00 Lunch \u0026 sharing time\u003cbr\/\u003e13:00 End (Nishizasho departure 13:19)\u003cbr\/\u003e*Evenings are basically free time. As recommended ways to spend your time, you can go to a nearby hot spring (Manten no Yu), and stargazing is also recommended.\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e■\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhat to bring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSewing tools (fabric shears, thread snips, tape measure, chalk pen, sewing machine thread (50-count cotton thread suitable for the fabric or Shappe Spun 60), straight pins (10), pin cushion), fabric (if you do not have any, fabric will be provided), overnight kit.\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c-mrkdwn__br\" data-stringify-type=\"paragraph-break\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Please prepare medium-thickness fabric.\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*A JUKI straight-stitch sewing machine will be provided.\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*The fabric we provide is introduced on the website below. Please refer to it when considering your options.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003cspan\u003e・\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/itoshiro.org\/collections\/diy-books\/products\/gk2003hst\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNatural linen fabric\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e■Participation fee\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e39,000 yen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e(Includes lunch, cotton batting, and raw silk batting.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\/\u003e \u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eAccommodation: around 10,000 yen\/1 night\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e(Breakfast and dinner included)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003ewill be charged. Please pay on site.)\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\/\u003e*Depending on your experience, it may not be possible to finish within the allotted time. In that case, we will continue to explain how to make it.\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\/\u003e*We will make the accommodation reservations for you. Since there are fewer inns operating in the village and arrangements can only be finalized once the date is somewhat closer, we will contact you separately about the accommodation fee.\u003cbr\/\u003e*If you plan to stay an extra night, please let us know.\u003cbr\/\u003e*We will ask for your preferences regarding shared rooms and other lodging details in a pre-event questionnaire, but please note that we may not be able to meet your request due to coordination with other participants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e■Venue \u0026 Access\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItoshiro Yōhin-ten\u003cbr\/\u003e65-18 Itoshiro, Shirotori-cho, Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003cspan\u003etel : 0575-86-3808\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e*Please come by private car or public transportation.\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e*If you are coming by private car, 4WD and winter tires (or chains) are required in winter. If you are not used to snowy roads, please use public transportation.\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e-If coming by public transportation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e・Outbound (morning departure)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e　Nagoya\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e⇒\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e（\u003c\/span\u003eJR\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e）⇒\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMino-Ōta\u003c\/span\u003e 9:56 \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e⇒\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e（Nagaragawa Railway）⇒\u003c\/span\u003e11:53 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Mino-Shirotori\u003c\/span\u003e 12:20 \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e⇒\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e（Itoshiro Demand Bus, Shiratori Kotsu）\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e⇒\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eShimozaisho\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e13:00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e・Return trip (afternoon departure) Nishizaisho\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e 13:19 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e⇒\u003c\/span\u003e（Itoshiro Demand Bus）⇒\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e 14:00 \u003c\/span\u003eMino-Shirotori⇒（Nagaragawa Railway）⇒\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e 16:37 \u003c\/span\u003eMino-Ōta\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e 17:00 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e⇒\u003c\/span\u003e（\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eJR\u003c\/span\u003e）⇒\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNagoya\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e 17:58\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e■\u003c\/span\u003eCancellation policy\u003cbr\/\u003e・Cancellation from after application until 1 week before the event date: 5%\u003cbr\/\u003e・Cancellation from 6 days to 3 days before the event date: 50%\u003cbr\/\u003e・Cancellation after that: full amount\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e■Notes\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e・There are no convenience stores or supermarkets nearby. Please bring what you need for the 2 nights and 3 days, including snacks (we will also provide some).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"石徹白洋品店","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50441157804332,"sku":null,"price":39000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/L1060851_a4a895b3-6d5e-44c5-8c41-81aae12e92a8.jpg?v=1747663805"},{"product_id":"itokakemandara","title":"July 25: Thread Mandala Workshop ~Made with Raw Silk from Silkworms~","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eUsing thread given by silkworms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCounting numbers and weaving silk thread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMy own mystical art piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe will create a string art mandala using raw silk provided by silkworms.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/DSC00877-768x510-2_d21f4234-4164-4973-9c37-37cce6063cbd.jpg?v=1736660095\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will use the thread created by participants through the \"Learning about Clothing starting from Silkworms\" course held in May and June 2026. (Priority will be given to those who participated in the continuous course, but others are also welcome to join. \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/itoshiro.org\/products\/okaikosan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here for information on the continuous course.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/itoshiro.org\/products\/okaikows\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/473b2a433c5c5d05e6144006e464e457_35a718db-e853-44d9-9e0c-e1a4641d7336.jpg?v=1736660066\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet's share the learning and the profoundness of craftsmanship: the process of how silkworms' lives become thread, and then creating art with that thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/ca17056f97109ad453d1a8bdea3a7742.jpg?v=1736660214\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instructor is Keiko Tozaki, a contemporary artist active in Gifu. She creates works using various natural materials. Let's learn from her sensibilities and unleash our own inner creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Saturday, July 25, 2026\u003cbr\u003eTime: 11:00 AM meeting, 3:00 PM dismissal\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContent:\u003cbr\u003e・About silkworm rearing\u003cbr\u003e・Story of how silkworms become thread (review of basic course)\u003cbr\u003e・String art mandala making\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapacity: 12 people (minimum 6 people)\u003cbr\u003eParticipation fee: 10,000 yen (each person will complete one string art mandala)\u003cbr\u003eWhat to bring: Lunch box, familiar thread scissors, any thread you wish to use (optional)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*Children in 4th grade and above can participate alone.\u003cbr\u003e*Children in 1st to 3rd grade can create a work if accompanied by a parent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e＜Instructor Profile＞\u003cbr\u003eKeiko Tozaki\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/29f8d973467460f749d9dc9c15c8bc20.jpg?v=1736660238\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Gifu Prefecture in 1981. Graduated from the Media Design course, Department of Design, Faculty of Fine Arts, Aichi Prefectural University of the Arts in 2005. Started planning and managing \"Tomoshibi, Art School at Dawn\" in Ginan-cho, Hashima-gun, from 2017. Presides over the art gallery \"tomoshibi.lit\" based in Kiyomi-cho, Takayama City, from 2022. From spring 2025, she will relocate her base to Gifu and Nagoya, and is creating works seeking the form of prayer felt from fundamental nature. Has held numerous solo exhibitions at Heartfield Gallery (Aichi) and Juichigatsu Gallery (Tokyo). Recent major exhibitions include Itona Gallery (Tokyo) in 2022 and Gifu Prefectural Museum AiM Project in 2023.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e■Cancellation Policy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCancellation from application to one week before the event: 5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCancellation from 6 days to 3 days before the event: 50%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCancellations thereafter: Full amount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"石徹白洋品店","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50450680316204,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/DSC00877-768x510-2_d21f4234-4164-4973-9c37-37cce6063cbd.jpg?v=1747663804"}],"url":"https:\/\/itoshiro.org\/en\/collections\/raise-silkworms-receive-silk-option.oembed","provider":"石徹白洋品店","version":"1.0","type":"link"}