We sincerely appreciate the generous support of King County 4Culture in ‘Building for Equity’ funding for the tearoom construction, as well as ‘Arts Sustained’ support for programs throughout the year.

KIMONO (KITSUKE) Workshop: Dressing, Wearing, Preserving Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of Kimono Kitsuke and experience a newfound appreciation for this timeless art form. In this workshop you will learn to dress yourself, care for your kimono, comport yourself in kimono, whisk matcha, and formally receive tea and sweets.

The two and a half hour classes are held in the EWCC tearooms on the 2nd floor of the East Building of the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington (JCCCW).

Please watch this 7-part series in Japanese on YouTube <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7Z6j8wEes0&list=PLE8CB4590CE289567>

You will need to provide your own kimono, obi, and undergarments. JCCCW’s Hosekibako Resale Store located below EWCC on the 1st floor of the East Building has many kimono items for sale. It is open Thursday-Sunday, 10:00AM to 3:00PM. Enter the store and EWCC through the green door in the alley on the north side of the East Building.

Details:

  • Duration: Four weeks.

  • Location: EWCC tearooms, East Building, 2nd Floor, JCCCW, 1414 S. Weller Street, Seattle, WA 98144

  • Cost: $ 150 for the series

  • Limited to 3 participants

  • Offered quarterly. Next series is scheduled on Fridays in February, time to be determined.

To secure your spot, please RSVP to ewccseattle@gmail.com.

Come and discover the elegance of Kimono Kitsuke with us!