Lets make a Japanese hand craft Temari embroidered ball

About this tour

Learn to stitch a temari, the centuries-old Japanese embroidered sphere, in this hands-on 2-hour workshop. You'll work with plant-dyed threads in colours you select, crafting a geometric patterned ball that's entirely your own. The instructor provides a prepared base and guides you through traditional stitching techniques, resulting in a finished keepsake you take home.

Highlights

• Stitch geometric patterns onto a spherical base
• Choose three plant-dyed thread colours in advance
• Learn authentic Japanese embroidery technique
• Create a one-of-a-kind decorative object
• Finished temari ready to take away

What to expect

You'll sit at a comfortable workspace with your temari base already prepared. The instructor demonstrates the stitching pattern, then guides your hands through the needle work as you build the design. It's meditative rather than rushed—expect to repeat motions, building confidence with each pass. The plant-dyed threads give natural, subtle tones. By the end, you'll have a complete sphere with your chosen colour scheme.

Good to know

Notify the instructor of your preferred thread colours at least 3 days ahead. The workshop is fully accessible—wheelchair users, parents with prams, and those with varying fitness levels are welcome. Public transport links the location.