~Garment Making / Learning Hub~
Various Workshops
It's not just about wearing clothes; it's about understanding their background,
and then creating things with your own hands.
This brings joy and makes life fulfilling.
I would like to share what I learned from the grandmothers of this land.
Each month, we will offer a variety of classes with different instructors, so
please come and join us.
Currently available sewing workshops
Tatsuke Workshop Instructor Certification Course June 13-15, 2026 (1 spot remaining)
Sanmaisode Shirt Making Workshop July 11-13, 2026
Karusan Making Workshop August 1-3, 2026
Workshops Currently Accepting Applications
・June-December (once every two months): Continuous Plant Dyeing Course from Plant Collection (single participation possible)
・May 29, June 5, June 28: Three-part course to learn about "clothing" starting with silkworms (single participation possible)
・String Art Mandala Workshop July 25, 2026
Itochiro Folk Costume Making (Itochiro Event)
Stay in Itoshiro and enjoy the charm of this region, in addition to making clothes. Applications open approximately two months before the event.
Raise silkworms and obtain silk.
What is silk made of? It is a gift from the lives of silkworms. Let's learn about sericulture, a culture passed down through a long history, by actually raising silkworms ourselves.
Basic Course
Optional courses
※String Art Mandala: Accepting applications
※Sleeveless WS: Applications begin August 1st
Learning plant dyeing from plant harvesting
We will be dyeing fabrics using plants from our surroundings. In 2026, we will hold four sessions in June, August, October, and December. You can participate in consecutive sessions or as a one-off.
A Series of Workshops for Learning Indigo from the Field 【Fully Booked】
This course teaches you all about indigo, starting from planting the seeds. You'll learn about cultivation, harvesting, drying, making sukumo (indigo compost), and dyeing. We'll meet once a month from May to October to deepen your learning.
KIITOS Accommodation Plan
"Itoshiro Traditional Food and Handcrafts"
【Applications Closed】
While staying at Itoshiro Hyakkaten's guesthouse "KIITOS", you will engage in handicrafts and experience Itoshiro's seasonal food culture. Let's spend a fulfilling time with friends.
Japanese Madder Dyeing: Two-Day Intensive Course
Learn boiling, colors, and cultivation
[Applications Closed]
We welcome Ichiro Sugimoto, who has dedicated many years to researching and dyeing with Japanese madder. This is a two-day workshop where you will learn about the history and botany of madder, and the core of dyeing methods, particularly focusing on the "decoction" method, through practical application.
All clothing workshops from February to June, including the "Tatsuke/Hakama Making Workshop" and the "Certified Tatsuke Workshop Instructor Course," as well as the "Learn Indigo from the Field Continuous Course," are fully booked due to popular demand.
If there are any cancellations, we will announce them on our official LINE account.
BORO of Itoshiro
Gallery talk/ Workshop
A gallery talk and workshop accompanying the special exhibition "Itoshiro BORO Exhibition" held at the stable gallery of the Itoshiro Clothing Store main branch.
Indigo Dyeing Experience
—Dye a Tenugui Towel—
Why not try indigo-dyeing a tenugui (Japanese hand towel) for everyday use yourself?
WS Calendar
Online Workshop
*Applications open from 10:00 AM on May 23
For those who want to "learn how to make clothes from home," we launched an online workshop in 2026 where participants complete one garment over several sessions. You can join using either a sewing machine or hand-sewing, whichever you prefer. We'll recommend a sequence for those new to sewing or who haven't made many clothes before.
* For all courses, upon completion, we are planning optional programs such as staying in Itoshiro to learn about the background of straight-cut tailoring and indigo-dyeing the Echizen Blouse you made.