Register Online Now through March 23, 2025.
Join us for Furoshiki with Kilikina.
The word "furoshiki" is a Japanese term that translates to bath spread. It refers to a traditional Japanese wrapping cloth that has been used for over 1,200 years.
Using a square white dishcloth, learn how to do various tie dying binding, tying and sewing techniques. Students will make 4 28”x28” furoshiki (dishcloths).
Students will dye cloth in class, let it sit for 8-24 hours, then wash it out at home.
This class is open to all levels. There is no required prerequisite.
There will be an additional supply fee of $30 payable to the instructor on the day of class.
The supply fee includes:All dishcloths, dyes, soaking solution, rubber bands, disposable rubber gloves, containers, plastic bags, and tools will be provided. You may bring your own dishwashing gloves and plastic bags if you prefer.
What to bring: 
- Waterproof Apron (optional)*
- Wear comfortable clothing**
- Water and a personal snack (optional)
*Water resistant apron might be available at Daiso Stores (call them first to check)
**Wear any clothes that you wouldn't mind getting a tiny colored splash on, and old comfortable shoes. It’s best to leave jewelry such as rings and bracelets at home.
About the Instructor:
Art educator, and creator of apparel company, I Love Tie Dye Hawaii, Kilikina is a passionate artist. She started experimenting with tie dye and Japanese shibori techniques in 2018 as a color theory lesson for her high school art students. She loves how making and wearing tie dye apparel makes people happy!
Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui members receive a discounted class fee. If you are interested in becoming a member please click HERE.
This class is open to adults, and minors ages 12-17 when accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you are interested in taking the class with your child, please register online and add your child as a guest. Those registering for a Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui class may add one guest based on availability.
We require a minimum of three participants for each class. A full refund will be issued to those registered, if class is cancelled by Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui. Refunds for class registration cancellation by participant will be issued in full only if the cancellation is made more than 14 days before the class begins.
MAP Downtown Art Center - Parking, Enter the Chinatown Gateway Garage from Bethel Street. All transactions by credit card.
MAP to HHH Classroom
How do I get to the Studio? From the Chinatown Gateway Garage, take the elevator to the 2nd floor and walk to the large double doors on the left. Enter the gallery and turn left; we are the last door on the left, past the kitchen. If you are parked elsewhere, walk up the steps to the DAC gift shop, go past it to find the elevator, and follow the instructions above to access the studio. There is a handicap ramp if you cannot walk up the stairs for the DAC building on the Nu'uanu entrance side. Walk towards the street lights, and you will see the ramp; you will need to walk through the courtyard to the elevator.
For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org
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