【Acceptance starts 11/1 onwards】　

Limited to Tatsuke Certified Instructors

Hand-sewing workshop to learn how to craft a traditional tachuke work jacket

~Welcoming Shinobu Ozaki, a Japanese dressmaking specialist and certified instructor~

“I want to learn hand-sewing techniques,” “I want to host a hand-sewing workshop.”

More and more people want to make clothes entirely by hand, without using a sewing machine. There are always plenty of confusing points and unanswered questions around stitching techniques, sewing order, and the final durability of your garment, right?

For this session, exclusive to certified instructors, we will welcome kimono tailor Shinobu Ozaki to teach hand-sewing techniques.

That said, since tattsuke are agricultural work garments, their sewing method is not the same as that of kimono or yukata. However, having a working knowledge of Japanese dressmaking techniques is extremely important when holding hand-sewing workshops.

Anyone who is looking to run hand-sewing workshops going forward is warmly invited to join this event!

This will also serve as a rich learning space for fellow certified instructors, so we invite you to join us and look forward to welcoming you.

Things you can learn

・ Basic Japanese dressmaking stitching techniques (please bring a traditional sewing frame if you own one)

• Sew with graded seam allowances

・ Methods to improve durability through hand sewing techniques, such as adding reinforcing tack stitches

• How to sew flat-felled seams by hand

· Explanation of vintage hand-sewing tacking techniques

Advance preparation

This session will primarily focus on Tatsuke. Please finish cutting and pressing fabric for one full Tatsuke garment you intend to make ahead of time, so you are fully prepared to start sewing immediately. A 1.5cm seam allowance is assumed for this project.

Itoshiro Folk Dance Mini Workshop

We will also set aside time to teach the Itoshiro folk dance. Gujo is famous for its all-night Gujo Odori dance, but the Itoshiro region has preserved its own unique songs and dances exclusive to the area. The traditional costume worn for these performances is the Tatsuke. Let's start practicing now so we can all one day dance together while wearing our Tatsuke!

Winter preserved food: Nikuzuke (marinated cured meat)

For dinner, we are serving "nikuzuke" marinated meat, the beloved soul food of the Itoshiro region. This special dish is only available during this time of year! Come visit us to enjoy this one-of-a-kind traditional Itoshiro meal that pairs perfectly with both rice and drinks, making every bite more satisfying.

Schedule

・March 13 (Saturday) – 15 (Monday), 2027

Detailed information regarding participation

Schedule

* The event is scheduled at a time that allows participants to attend using public transportation.

〈Day 1〉
13:30 Start (opening remarks, self-introductions)
14:00 Self-introduction
14:30 Sewing starts  
18:00 Check in to your accommodation & dinner social gathering

〈Day 2〉
9:00 Shrine visit
10:00 Sewing starts
12:00 Lunch
13:00 Folk Dance Workshop
14:00 Sewing resumes
Ends at 17:00
18:00 Dinner

〈Day 3〉
9:00 Continue sewing
11:00 Vintage Tatsuke Sewing Method Walkthrough & Q&A Session
12:00 Lunch Sharing
13:00 Ended (The bus13:19Departure)

• The schedule is subject to change due to weather and other conditions.
• Evenings are generally free time. Recommended ways to spend this time include visiting the nearby hot spring (Manten no Yu), and stargazing is also a highly recommended activity.

Belongings

Sewing cutting tools (fabric shears, thread snips, measuring tape, chalk pen,Seam ripper, hand sewing needles, thimble, elastic threader, stationery ruler (around 15cm), hand sewing thread (please choose thread that matches the thickness and color of your fabric), pressing stand (if you have one),Overnight stay set (Towels, toothbrushes, pajamas, etc.)

※Items provided on-site※
Iron, ironing board, 50-60cm grid ruler, paperweight, desktop task lamp, rubber bands, thread matched to locally sold fabric, and other related supplies

Participation fee

¥40,000 (includes lunch for the 2nd and 3rd days. We will send you separate detailed information regarding accommodation fees via email. The total cost for a 2-night stay including breakfast and dinner starts at around 19,000 yen.)

Capacity

8 people

Venue & Access

Itoshiro Yohinten
65-18 Itoshiro, Shirotori Town, Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture
tel : 0575-86-3808

• Please use either a private car or public transportation as your means of travel.
• If you are arriving by private vehicle, 4-wheel drive and studded winter tires are required during the winter season (roughly December to March). If you are not accustomed to driving on snowy roads, please use public transportation. If you have any concerns about road conditions, please reach out to us for more information.

About Accommodations

We can arrange stays at the guesthouse "KIITOS", located directly across from the Itoshiro Yohinten workshop facility where the workshops are held (additional separate fee applies). As a general rule, accommodations will be in shared rooms (2 guests per room) due to group size and capacity constraints.
Approximately one month before the event, we will send you a detailed information guide and pre-event survey. If you would like to stay at properties such as "Sukushichi" or "Calvilla", or if you have a firm request for a private room, please let us know when we reach out to you at that time.

When traveling to Itoshiro via public transportation

• Outbound (morning departure)　

  Nagoya ⇒ （ JR ）⇒ Mino Ota9:56 ⇒ (Nagaragawa Railway) ⇒  11:53　Mino Shiratori12:20 ⇒ (Itoshiro On-Demand Bus, Shiratori Kotsu)⇒ Shimozaisho13:00

• Return trip (daytime departure) Nishizaisho13:19 ⇒(Itoshiro On-Demand Bus) ⇒ 14:00Mino Shiratori14:18
  ⇒　(Nagaragawa Railway) ⇒ 16:37Mino Ota17:00 ⇒（JR）⇒ Nagoya17:58

If you are arriving by car

• For visitors coming from the Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka regions
  Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from Ichinomiya JCT on the Meishin Expressway (please exit the expressway at Shiratori IC on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway)

• For those traveling from the Toyama and Takayama area
  Approximately 30 minutes from Takasu IC on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway.

■Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made after your booking is confirmed and up to 1 week before the event date: 5%

Cancellations made between 6 and 3 days prior to the event date: 50% charge

Cancellations made after that cutoff: Full amount charged

■ Important Notes

• Temperatures can drop below zero during the winter months. Please be sure to bring warm cold-weather gear (it can also get chilly during the rainy season and early autumn, so we recommend packing a jacket or other outer layers just in case)

• It snows in winterThis is a paved path. Please come wearing footwear suitable for snow and extended winter conditions.

• There are no convenience stores or supermarkets nearby. Please bring all essential items and snacks you will need for your 2-night, 3-day stay (we will also provide some snacks on site, but you are welcome to bring your own as well).

◼️ Instructor

Shinobu Ozaki