Embroidered Japanese Temari ‘Hand Ball’ Workshop – Saturday 12 September 2026 (10am-4pm) York
Temari (Japanese for “hand ball”) are traditional Japanese embroidered balls. They originated as children’s toys made from kimono scraps but gradually evolved into intricate, decorative folk art. They now represent friendship and good fortune, perfect all year gifts and the festive season. This hands-on introduction to the art of Temari making is for absolute beginners and seasoned embroiderers looking for a new creative medium .
Temari are crafted by tightly winding thread—often over a rice husk or foam core—and embroidered into complex geometric, star or floral patterns. In class, students with no stitching experience will be able to create a simple beginner ball from scratch, learning how to wrap, mark and stitch onto the form. Anyone with slightly more sewing skills will be able to develop their design in class and continue embellishing their ball at home with just basic tools – thread, pins and a needle.
Once you have mastered the basics, Temari making is an addictive, mindful and inexpensive craft to continue at home.
Tutor Bev Colburn learnt her craft from an inspirational Aunt when she was young and her passion – and the complexity of her designs – is evident on her Instagram page, here.
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Please kindly note:
You’re welcome to cancel your booking up to 14 days before the workshop date. If you need to cancel after that time, we’re unable to offer a refund or move your booking. However, we’d be happy to transfer your place to someone else of your choosing at no additional cost.
For more details, please refer to our full terms and conditions here.
- Classes are individually priced & include the tools to use in class and all materials, unless otherwise indicated.
- Each participant also receives a 10% discount voucher via email after the class has been held to use online towards a future class.
- Access notice: there are two flights of stairs to the workroom in our medieval building at 32 Coppergate, York YO1 9NR. We sincerely apologise if this prevents anyone from attending.
- Participants must be 18 or over.
£89.00
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