Workshops

Places are strictly limited so make sure to get in fast and register your place! Melbourne Workshop Pre-registration is closed. Very limited spaces may be available for the afternoon session on the day.

YUKATA WORKSHOP

This workshop is designed to teach you how to make a 'yukata', or Japanese summer kimono. During this workshops, participants will be provided with a step-by-step guide which our friendly Animania Staff will lead you through, showing you in detail how to constuct your 'yukata'. A take home pattern will also be provided for you to use in later costume designs.

To facilitate a speedy workshop, the required patterns for the materials will be pre-cut for your convenience so that you can launch directly into the construction of your 'yukata'. Most of the sewing will be completed by yourself using the sewing machines provided, however there may be some sections requiring more delicate touch ups and needing to be hand sewn. If you have never sewed before - do not despair! The tutors will be on hand at all times to help and provide assistance.

WHAT IS A YUKATA?

The 'yukata' is a casual form of kimono. Typically worn during the Japanese summer, people can often be seen wearing a 'yukata' at various summer festivals and events. It is also frequently worn after bathing at traditional Japanese travel inns - indeed its original use was as a bath robe, but the 'yukata' eventually was associated more with comfort and became popular to wear to events that were not formal enough to require a full kimono. ‘Yukata’ come in a range of different fabrics and colours, but are usually unlined and made of cotton rather than the heavier silk used in formal kimonos.

SYDNEY MARCH WORKSHOPS

• How long is it?
  Approx. 3 hours.
  
  
• What is provided...
• ... at the beginning of the workshop?
  All pieces of fabric pre-cut for your ease of use, a step-by-step guide.
• ... during the workshop?
  Access to sewing machines to construct your 'yukata' and friendly tutors to help you!
• ... and when it's all done?
  You'll have your very own completed Yukata to KEEP!*
  
  
• So, when can I do this? : There are 2 sessions - starting 9:30am or 1:30pm. Please note that the direction of each workshop will be slightly different.
  • The 9:30am session is designed to be more of a beginners course and aimed at those with next to no experience in sewing or use of a sewing machine.
  • The 1:30pm session assumes a moderate to advance level of competency with sewing and use of a sewing machine.
    
    
• What's it going to cost?
  $85 for pre-registered participants, $100 at the door**

* Material is 100% Cotton. Below are the pattern/colour choices available.

** You may register on the day for workshop(s) ONLY if there are spaces available. Please be advised that past workshops have shown that they sell out well before the event day. Register early so as not to be disappointed! Prices does not include General Admission to the Festivities.

PRE-REGISTRATION

Pre-registration for the Yukata Workshops is closed