The Fine(ish) Print

aka how we keep workshops running smoothly and fairly for everyone...

Booking into a workshop is a little promise. A promise that you’re coming, that I’m preparing a seat for you, and that someone else might miss out because you grabbed that spot. These policies exist to keep things kind, clear, and running without chaos.

Refunds

Workshops are Non-Refundable.
Once a booking is made, that spot is reserved just for you and materials, time, and planning are locked in.

Can’t Make It? Let Me Know...

Life happens. I get it.

If you contact me before the class to let me know you can’t attend, I’m happy to credit your account so you can reschedule into another workshop.

Why this matters:
Many workshops have a waiting list. If I don’t know you’re not coming, someone else misses out on that spot and the studio ends up with an empty chair that could have been joyfully occupied. Most classes only run a handful of times a year, and some are offered just once a year, if you miss out, there may not be another chance to attend, so when I know ahead of time that you can’t make it, I can offer that spot to someone else instead of it going unused.

No-Shows

If you don’t attend and haven’t contacted me beforehand, the booking is forfeited and no credit can be issued. Not out of spite. Just logistics.

How to Cancel or Reschedule

Simply email or message me as soon as you know you can’t make it. Early notice is always appreciated and often makes someone else’s day.

A Gentle Thanks

By booking a workshop, you’re supporting a small, local, creative business and helping me keep these classes sustainable, relaxed, and welcoming. Thank you for respecting the time, effort, and community that goes into each one.

Postage & Delivery (via Australia Post)

Physical items are shipped using Australia Post.

  • Free postage on orders over $100

  • Orders under $100 are charged a flat postage rate at checkout

  • Tracking details will be provided where available

Please allow a little extra time during busy postal periods. Once your parcel has been handed over to Australia Post, delivery timeframes are out of my control, but I’ll always help where I can if something goes astray.

Photography at Workshops

From time to time, photos may be taken during workshops. These images help share the story of the studio and may be used for future marketing and advertising, including on social media, the website, and promotional materials.

If you’d prefer not to be photographed, just let me know before or during the workshop. I completely understand and will always respect your wishes.

Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters. I only collect what’s needed to run this website and business smoothly.

This website is powered by Shopify, which securely collects and stores personal information you provide, such as:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Shipping address

  • Payment details (processed securely, never stored by me)

This information is used to:

  • Process orders and bookings

  • Deliver products and workshops

  • Communicate with you about your purchase

  • Improve the experience of the website

Your data is never sold or shared for marketing purposes outside of what’s necessary to operate the store (such as payment gateways and shipping providers).

By using this website, you agree to Shopify’s privacy practices, which you can view on the Shopify website.

12 Days Touring Culture, Textiles and Crafts in Japan

Experience the magical world of textiles and craft that Japan has to offer against the stunning colours of autumn. The tour will be a mix of culture while learning from Masters of their craft while exploring ancient cities of the Edo era, which remain steeped in timeless traditions.

We start in Tokyo with a visit to their famous flea markets where you may strike a bargain. Our first hands on experience comes with our unique kimono-making class using beautifully preserved vintage kimonos and learn to create your own two-piece kimono.

Save up for a visit to Nippori Textile Town, with a savvy English speaking local where street after street is filled with fabric shops, trims, buttons, baskets, sewing tools, and textiles of every imaginable style.

Some shops overflow with modern prints while others carry traditional fabrics that feel almost impossible to find anywhere else. Even those who do not sew often find themselves inspired simply by walking through the area and taking in the creativity surrounding them.

As we continue to Takayama and Shirawago both places which are unique and significant for ancient traditions including sashiko and paper making.  After we head to Nagoya to visit the historic district of Arimatsu, life slows a little. This charming area is known for its centuries old shibori tradition, and walking its streets feels like stepping gently back in time. Here we will learn about the remarkable artistry behind Japanese tie-dyeing techniques while creating pieces of our own during a hands on workshop experience.

Kyoto offers an entirely different perspective busier yet deeply connected to tradition and beauty. Textile artistry is woven naturally into the city’s culture, from kimono traditions to dyeing techniques perfected over centuries.

Beyond arts and crafts , Kyoto invites us to experience moments of quiet beauty, lantern lit streets, temple gardens, hidden pathways, and long held customs that continue today much as they have for generations.
Here we will experience the art of a traditional tea ceremony dressed in kimonos.  In the historic Gion district, we look forward to enjoying traditional Geisha found along the main avenues and backstreets.

Throughout the journey there will be time to shop for beautiful fabrics and handcrafted treasures, participate in specially arranged workshops, visit inspiring museums, and explore places many travelers never see. There will also be moments simply to pause and take it all in, the careful attention to detail found everywhere in Japan.

More than anything, this tour is about connection, connection to creativity, to tradition, to culture, and to our fellow travelers who share a love for artistry and making things by hand. You will return home not only with fabrics and photographs, but with inspiration and memories that remain with you for years to come.

As with all our experiences, we select our accommodation and locations with an eye on combining comfort and simplicity into one unique experience.

Come along and experience the magic of textiles and crafts and the colour of autumn and get a taste of ancient and modern Japan.