(Cancelled) 3/1-3 Learning about clothing while experiencing life in a snowy country - 2 nights, 3 days, Echizen shirt making course - Copy

*This course is Considering the impact of the spread of COVID-19, we have decided to postpone the event. Although we are very disappointed, we hope to be able to offer a similar program again next summer or fall, so we appreciate your continued support.


A 3-day, 2 -night trip to Itoshiro in the winter to experience life in a snowy country, learn about clothing, and make an Echizen shirt with the traditional straight cut of the region.

Itoshiro, located deep in the mountains of Gujo, Gifu, is a place of deep snow. Two or three meters of snowfall prevents people from traveling, and as the snow starts to fall, a very quiet season begins.

Although it is bitterly cold, when the pure white world comes, I always sigh at its beauty. In such an environment, doing handiwork while keeping warm is calming and feels like a luxurious time.

Why not spend three days and two nights with us making clothes while fully enjoying the charm of the Itoshiro area?

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Date: March 1st (Tue) - 3rd (Thu), 2022

(If you would like to participate in a private group (5 or more people) on a different date, please contact info@itoshiro.org.)

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*These are times when you can come by public transport. If you have a car, please bring a studless vehicle (four-wheel drive if possible).

Day 1
13:30 Arrive at Itoshiro (greetings, self-introductions)
14:00 Measurements, fabric cutting, and serger sewing
18:00 Check-in at the inn & dinner (Kal Villa Itoshiro)

Day 2
9:00 Visit to the shrine and visit the antique museum
10:00 Stitching Time (at a clothing store)
12:00 Lunch (bento), shop tour
13:00 I sew while sitting in the kotatsu.
*There will be a break
16:00 Toshiharu talks about the clothing culture of the past
18:00 Dinner (Kalbila Itoshiro)

Day 3
9:00 Prickly Time
12:00 Curry lunch (restaurant tour)
13:00 Prickly Time
17:00 Finished and photo taken (bus departs at 18:36)

*You will have free time in the evening. Recommended ways to spend your time include going to a nearby hot spring (Manten-no-yu) or stargazing (although it's cold).

■ What to bring
Sewing machine (please contact us if you do not have one), sewing tools (dressmaking scissors, thread scissors, ruler (50-60cm if available), tape measure, chalk pen, sewing thread (cotton thread #50 or Schappespan #60 to match the fabric), basting pins (10 pieces), pincushion), fabric and 8 buttons (if you do not have one, we will provide you with the fabric for 3,000 yen), and an overnight kit. Please bring enough cold weather gear as the snow can be deep and temperatures can drop below freezing.

*Please prepare fabrics such as thin linen, cotton, cotton linen, etc. Please prepare 8 buttons of 1.2-1.5cm.

*The fabrics we will be sharing are the following two types. Buttons are also included. Please refer to them for your consideration.
・Organic cotton/flannel fabric
・White linen fabric

Participation fee: 35,000 yen (Accommodation fee: 8,800 yen and up/one night, plus lunch on the second and third days, to be paid on-site)

*Depending on your experience, you may not be able to complete the project within the time limit. In that case, we will continue to teach you how to make the project.

*We have two sewing machines available, but we ask that you bring your own.

*If you already have the booklet, please contact us in advance and we will deduct the cost of the booklet from the participation fee.

* If you need to stay overnight, please contact us.

■Venue & Access

Ishitoshiro Clothing Store 65-18 Ishitoshiro, Shirotori-cho, Gujo-shi, Gifu Prefecture
Tel: 0575-86-3808

*Please use your own car or public transportation.

-If you are coming by public transportation

・Outbound (morning departure) Nagoya 8:45 ⇒ (JR) ⇒ 9:44 Minoota 9:56 ⇒ (Nagara River Railway) ⇒ 11:53 Mino Shiratori 12:20 ⇒ (Shiratori Kotsu) ⇒ Shimozaisho 12:59

・Return trip (evening departure) Shimozaisho 18:36 ⇒ (Shiratori Kotsu) ⇒ 19:15 Mino Shiratori 19:38 ⇒ (Nagara River Railway) ⇒ 21:33 Minoota 21:55 ⇒ (JR) ⇒ Nagoya 22:56

■ Measures against the new coronavirus

[Measures taken by the organizers]

・We will disinfect with alcohol, ventilate the premises regularly, and ensure staff wear masks and have their temperatures taken.

・The program will be carried out indoors, avoiding overcrowding.

[Request to participants]

・You will be asked to take your temperature upon participation. If your temperature is over 37.5 degrees, you will not be able to participate.

・Please use alcohol disinfectant and wear a mask during the workshop.

*If a state of emergency or other preventive measures are issued in Gifu Prefecture, the event may be canceled.

■ Cancellation policy

・Cancellation one week before: Free

・Cancellation between 1 week and 3 days in advance: 50%

・Cancellation after that: Full fee