 In a world where fast fashion dominates, mending is a simple way to extend the life of your clothes and reduce waste. I’m excited to introduce MEND, a workshop focused on quick and easy clothing repairs, where I’ll show you how to fix and restore your favorite garments by hand. This hands-on workshop focuses on practical, quick, and easy mending techniques that anyone can learn. Whether you have a tear in your tee, a hole in your jeans, or a stain on your shirt, I’ll teach you the simple skills to fix them yourself. What You’ll Learn In this workshop, you’ll learn:
Included in the Workshop You’ll receive a basic mending kit with all the tools you need in the class and to continue your mending at home, including needles, thread, fabric scraps, scissors and more. To take part in the workshop, participants are asked to purchase a drink from Communita Cafe. Details Saturday 17th May 2025 Responsible Marche in Meguro Impact HUB Tokyo 2-11-3 Meguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo ¥3000 Includes a mending kit to take away with you (Please purchase a drink from the Cafe to take part) Session 1: 11:00-12.15 Session 2: 12:15-13:30 All materials will be provided. No experience is necessary—just come ready to learn and get creative. Spaces are limited, so sign up today and join me for a hands-on session of mending and creativity. Why Mending Matters Mending isn’t just about fixing clothes—it’s a way to slow down and care for the things you already have. Instead of tossing out items when they get damaged, mending helps you extend their life and reduce waste. It’s a simple practice that helps you save money and keeps your clothes in use for longer. Come Along Rediscover the value in what you already own. With a few simple stitches, you can bring your clothes back to life. YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY...
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In this video, we'll break down the materials needed for both processes, demonstrate how to create stunning sun prints, and discuss the pros and cons of each method. Whether you're a beginner looking to dive into the world of sun printing or an experienced artist seeking new creative avenues, or you are looking for a cool holiday project to do with your kids, this video has something for you! Shopping List for this Project (Japan) Sun Print Kit: https://amzn.to/4dcJkxQ Jacquard Cyanotype Kit: https://amzn.to/3B5CH32 UV Light for cloudy days and night time projects: https://amzn.to/4elaeEI Watercolour paper: https://amzn.to/4efV5EU Sponge brush: https://amzn.to/4d5FmqW YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY...
Grab your hammer and your flowers! What?! This project is a great way to collect botanical memories from your travels without the worry of getting caught up with customs for bringing back organic materials from overseas. Also a great way to capture memories from special event floral arrangements. I’d love to see you at a class at my studio in Shimokitazawa soon. CLASSES: https://www.bikudesigns.com/workshops.html SHOP IN PERSON: Visit the studio in Tokyo https://www.bikudesigns.com/welcome-to-studio-biku.html SHOP ONLINE https://www.bikudesigns.com/ WHAT YOU NEED Clothing item or fabric made from 100% natural materials (silk, cotton, linen) A hammer Kitchen towels A range of garden flowers/ flowers from a bouquet YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY...
More gel printing crafts to reduce your stack of 'failed' gel prints. Let me show you a few simple ideas of how to start using your prints so they don’t end up in the recycling. This week I'm making a room divider wall hanging mobile. Beginner level! There are more Gel Printing Project videos coming up in this series very soon, so make sure you’re subscribed to the newsletter and my YouTube channel to get the alerts when they go live. IN-PERSON CLASSES I’d love to see you at a class at my studio in Shimokitazawa soon. Gel printing classes HERE Visit the studio shop in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo Shop kimono jewellery online SUPPLIES LIST PLEASE NOTE: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Decoupage glue: https://amzn.to/3S1SPbC Large circle paper punch (similar): https://amzn.to/461BVPQ Sashiko thread: https://amzn.to/4bJG9x1 Silicone mat: https://amzn.to/3LkEbZd Wooden hoop: https://amzn.to/3WjRaQW Gel printing supplies list is HERE YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY...
 You probably arrived at this blog as you recently took a Gel Printing workshop with me, or if you've stumbled across it and haven't been to a workshop yet, I'd love to welcome you into my Tokyo studio soon. Details of upcoming classes are at the end of this post. To help you on your gel printing journey, I created a basic list of the things you will need to continue your printing at home, based on the materials and tools we use in the workshops. Gel printing is not the cheapest hobby to start, but once you're up and running you will only need paint and paper to create your original art. In the long run, this is probably the cheapest craft/ art you will ever do! PLEASE NOTE: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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6. ALCOHOL INKS 7. OTHER THINGS YOU DON'T REALLY NEED (BUT ARE NICE)
7. FREE OR CHEAP While I won't skimp on quality materials such as paint, drawing pencils and chalk pastels, there are some things I've found at the ¥100 store or even for free around my home. FROM ¥100 Store Crayons for transfer prints Plastic table protector Non-slip mat Wet wipes, tissues and paper towels for clean up Textural items (lunch mats, silicone mats, sponges) FOR FREE Textural items from food packaging Cardboard Bubble wrap Anything you are about to throw away that is broken may have a potential use Glossy magazines, flyers Other free papers for printing on top or for roll-off UPCOMING GEL PRINTING CLASSES IN SPRING 2024
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