Join my kimono Workshop in Montréal!!
This workshop day will be split into 2 sessions. In the first session you will learn how to dress yourself in juban (襦袢, kimono undergarment) and how to put the kimono on top of the juban. No matter if you are a complete beginner or already have some experience in kimono dressing, this session will make sure that you can dress yourself correctly and comfortably. We will have a lot of time in this immersion course, so we will be focusing on important points when putting on a juban and kimono, so it fits your body perfectly.
The second session will teach you how to tie an obi (帯) in a ginza musubi (銀座結び). Ginza musubi is a fun, easy but elegant obi arrangement to learn. We will also cover in detail how to tie obiage (帯揚げ) and obijime (帯締め) perfectly.
Please prepare the following items to attend the workshop:
a sheet or picnic blanket to stand on during the workshop
Session 1
Juban (襦袢): nagajuban (長襦袢) or hanjuban (半襦袢) with susoyoke (裾除け)
Kimono or yukata
3 ties (koshihimo, 腰紐), optional: 1 kourin belt (コーリンベルト)
Collar stiffener (erishin, 衿芯)
Session 2
Obi: nagoya obi (名古屋帯) or fukuro obi (袋帯)
Obiage (帯揚げ)
Obijime (帯締め)
Obiita (帯板)
2 tie (koshihimo, 腰紐)
1 clip
Programme
Session 1 (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Break (4:00 pm - 4:30 pm)
Food or beverages will not be provided. You are welcome to bring your own snack and drink.
Session 2 (4:30 pm - 6:00 pm)
Fee
Session 1
$45 (JCCCM member) / $50 (non-member)
Session 2
$25 (JCCCM member) / $30 (non-member)
Registration
Please register for this event at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre of Montreal via this email: jcccm_yh@bellnet.ca
There is only a limited number of spots for this workshop. Your spot is only confirmed after the payment.
No refund in case of cancellation.
Q&A
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Please prepare all items listed above to attend the workshop. There will be shopping opportunities at the venue, but it’s not guaranteed that all listed items will be available. So please make sure to prepare the items listed above beforehand. You can contact at jcccm_yh@bellnet.ca for info about where you can buy kimono/yukata and accessories.
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The underwear one wears under the juban (襦袢) is called hadagi (肌着) or hadajuban (肌襦袢). If you don’t own one, you can wear a shift undergarment or tank top and shorts as underwear. As chest support, I recommend a sports bra, kimono bra or no bra.
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Absolutely!! This workshop will be perfect to start your kimono journey. My assistants and I will make sure that you won’t be lost.
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Not at all! With over 6 years of experience as a kimono teacher, I will make sure that you will learn many new skills for kimono dressing. There is always something new to learn about kimono.
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The workshop will be held mainly in English and Japanese.
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Yes. If you can’t attend the whole day, you can book only one of the sessions. However, this is not really recommended, because you will only have the chance to learn kimono or obi.
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This workshop is for female dressing only.
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Please don’t take any pictures or videos during the sessions. There will be opportunities to take pictures with me after the workshop.
Do you have any other questions? Please feel free to send an email to the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre of Montreal: jcccm_yh@bellnet.ca
