retreat|recreate JAPAN SASHIKO INTENSIVE
26 – 31 October 2026 – SOLD OUT
2 – 7 November 2026 – TWO SPOTS LEFT
We are delighted to present these 5 night/6 day Japan Sashiko Intensive Workshops in Kyoto!
Join us for a deep dive into this traditional Japanese handcraft with renowned sashiko artist Kazue from SASHIKO.LAB in her beautiful Kyoto atelier! A week of half-day sashiko classes (Monday to Friday) allows participants to fully immerse themseslves in this exquisite craft. You’ll learn the origins of sashiko, various methods and techniques, how to create and transfer your own patterns to cloth, and tips for deepening and improving your stitching skills.
The week also includes a guided 2.5 hour Kyoto Craft [walking] Tour, as Kazue takes us to her favourite Kyoto textile and thread stores.
You don’t need to be an expert with a needle to join this small group experience, you just need an enthusiasm to learn all about sashiko!
How to apply:
1. Please read all documents thoroughly to determine if the tour is right for you, noting the insurance, health, fitness and mobility requirements.
2. To apply for a place, please submit the Application Form (below) by email to retreatrecreate@gmail.com Please write JAPAN SASHIKO in the subject header of your email.
Important Notes:
- a deposit of AUD$1500 will be required to secure your booking. Instructions for payment will be provided to successful applicants;
- the price and inclusions can be found on the last page of the Itinerary;
- If AUD (Australian dollar) is not your local currency you may wish to use XE online currency converter for a guide to an approximate equivalent price, however all payments must be made in AUD;
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f we don’t reach our minimum group size (6) the workshop will not proceed and your deposit will be refunded; both workshops are confirmed to proceed; - if we receive more applications than there are places (12), unsuccessful applicants may request to be added to the waiting list; UPDATE, due to high demand, there is a second workshop on 2-7 November – TWO SPOTS LEFT
- note that the second workshop, held 2-7 November, will have a retreat|recreate host in attendance on Day 1 only;
- the workshop will be held in English;
- note that there are no Trip Notes for this workshop, as it is not a typical retreat|recreate guided tour featuring all our usual services. There will not be a Japanese guide in attendance (however a retreat|recreate host will accompany the group each day on the first workshop, and on Day 1 only for the second workshop). No planned sightseeing excursions apart from the walking craft tour hosted by our sashiko teacher. The times outside the scheduled workshop hours are mostly free time to explore at your own leisure. The group may choose to explore or dine together, or may not. These workshops are suited to independent travellers who are able to manage their own travel arrangements and extra curricular activities.
We’re very excited about our brand new offering of an intensive handcraft multi-day workshop (the first of several, we hope) and hope you are too! We’ve tried to anticipate all questions by providing information on costs, conditions, workshops and activities etc, in the documents below but if you have any further queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us. (Note, please read this web page and the document contents first!)
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