April 23–25: Time Bamboo Art Workshop x Green Abundance Lifestyle Exhibition @ Far Eastern SOGO Zhongxiao Branch
In the hustle and bustle of daily life, is there a place where you can sit quietly and feel the flow of time and the moving experience of something being created from nothing? In early April, Taiwan Bamboo Society presents "Miniature Time Bamboo Craft Workshop x Rokumei-ami Wreath x Plain-Woven Glass," which will have a limited-time residency at the "Far Eastern SOGO Zhongxiao x Taipei Farmers' Market"—
Bamboo art is the process of taking nature, formed step by step, and using one's hands—pressing and weaving—to solve everyday problems and create a stylish life of one's own. In the Little Time Bamboo Craft Classroom, the fresh, warm, and fast-renewing nature of bamboo will be embodied through your hands in a retro-futuristic way.
Does craftsmanship always feel rough and heavy? If you are worried about getting calluses, you can put your mind completely at ease. Two young bamboo artisans, Ya-ching and Hui-ting, are just like the bamboo art they create—fresh, bright, and radiant. Bamboo craftsmanship can be clean and fashionable, too!
This activity is especially recommended for
- For you who value the quality of life: Returning to the essence of materials, combining both beauty and utility
- For those who value tactile warmth: Bamboo weaving relies entirely on human hands, infusing every single detail with warmth.
- For you, who values the ecological environment: Bamboo regenerates quickly and does not reduce forests.
Bamboo Weaving Workshop 1: Essence Workshop x Flower and Bamboo: Handmade Kagome-編 Wreath
Craft often returns to the essence of materials. Materials, much like people, have their own unique appearance and personality; it all depends on how the creator uses and pairs them. ── Ya-Ching Lee / Origin Creative Studio
This experiential class will teach Rinkō-ami, a bamboo weaving technique frequently used for lanterns in Taiwan's past bamboo industry history. From weaving the Rinkō-ami of a wreath to finishing it off, you will complete your own circle step-by-step through an over-one, under-one weaving method. Incorporating contemporary home decor concepts, "Blossom Bamboo" transforms the orientation of the traditional lantern's Rinkō-ami, pairing it with dried and semi-preserved flowers to create a highlight in your living space.
Adorn your daily life with the natural beauty of handcrafted bamboo wreaths. Turn it around to appreciate a different kind of bamboo beauty.
Course Information
- Course Name: Essence Workshop x Bamboo Bouquet: Handmade Rim-Woven Wreath
- Bamboo Craftsman: Li Ya-Ching ｜ Founder of Studio Be Ceramics (Wait, is it "Essential Studio" or "Studio Be"? "本質創作室" literally translates to "Essential Studio" or "Studio of Essence"). Let's stick to "Essential Studio" or "Original Essence Studio". Actually, "Essential Studio" is standard. Let's do: Bamboo Craftsman: Li Ya-Ching | Founder of Essential Studio
- Trial session: 4/23 (Fri) 15:00-18:00 (3 hours)
- Participants: 10 people in total, grab your spot quick! (Class starts with 3 people)
- Course price:
- Trial price:1,880 / person( Original price 2,200 )
- It Takes Two:3,500 for two people(Original price 4,400)
- Registration URL:https://www.accupass.com/go/202104-bamboo-DIY
Course content
Course Highlights ── Learn the loop-braiding technique that can be used for wreaths and bracelets, decorate on-site with dried and preserved flowers, and take it home safely in a thoughtful box.
- Introduction to Bamboo Weaving and Life Creations
- Handmade Bamboo Wreath Tutorial — Specialized Technique: Rim-Plaiting (Maworokomime)
- Floral arrangement and wreath securing
Fee Description
- Bamboo strips: The bamboo for weaving has all been split nicely for you.
- Floral materials: All the decorative floral materials have been carefully selected for you.
- Box: Post-class boxed packaging, preserving the warmth of handmade craftsmanship.
Bamboo Craft Course 2: Bamboo Workshop x Bamboo-Glass Cup Holder: Handmade Plain-Woven Bamboo Cup Holder
Bamboo craftsmanship is a craft that spans all ethnic groups, including Indigenous peoples, Hoklo, and Hakka. How to unlock the secrets of contemporary life from past techniques is best left to bamboo itself.
If factory production symbolizes ready-made cheapness, the process of handmade craftsmanship means making the beauty you desire no longer rely on the hands of others.
This experiential workshop will explain and teach various techniques of Tainan's traditional bamboo craftsmanship. Huiting will extract contemporary design thinking from traditional crafts to decorate glass bottle bodies using different techniques. You can choose to play it safe, or try to secretly learn a little extra along the way!
Course Information
- Course Name: Zhuyue Studio x Bamboo Glass Sleeve: Handmade Plain-Woven Bamboo Cup Sleeve
- Bamboo Craftsman: Tsai Hui-Ting | Founder of Chu-Yueh Workshop
- Experience session:
- Saturday Session: 4/24 (Sat) 18:30-20:30 (2 hours)
- Sunday Session: 4/25 (Sun) 14:00-16:00 (2 hours)
- Participants per session: 10 people (sessions require 10 people to start)
- Trial price: 980 / person (Original price: 1,200)
- Registration URL:https://www.accupass.com/go/202104-bamboo-DIY
Experience content
Course Highlights ── Discover the local bamboo craft history and culture of Tainan. Using practical plain weave techniques, wrap ordinary glass cups. Once you learn this, you'll never need to go shopping at small markets again!
- Introduction to Bamboo Weaving and Local Culture
- Handmade Bamboo Glass Sleeve Tutorial — Special Technique: Plain Weave, Over-One-Under-One
- Bamboo weaving cup sleeve and glass cup rim fixation
Fee Description
- Bamboo strips: The bamboo for weaving has all been split nicely for you.
- Glassware: We've carefully selected stylish glass cups for you
- Box: Post-class boxed packaging, preserving the warmth of handmade craftsmanship.
Supervising Organization
Forestry Bureau, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan · Northern Branch, Agriculture and Food Agency, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan
Organizer
Water Flower Organic Farmers Market, Taipei City Cultural Exploration Association, Taiwan Bamboo Society
Co-organizer
Far Eastern SOGO Taipei Zhongxiao Store
Executing agency
Mata Taiwan (Austronesian Eye Cultural Studio)
Notes
- Registration and Check-in:
- You will receive a confirmation email after successful registration. Please present the QR code in the email for admission on the day of the course. Do not forward or give the QR code to others.
- If you are unable to attend and fail to request a refund in time, you may also transfer the ticket (QR code) to someone else to attend on your behalf.
- Epidemic prevention instructions:
- Please be sure to wear a mask during this event.
- This event is held indoors in a regularly disinfected, well-ventilated venue and does not involve physical contact.
- All equipment used during this event is disinfected with alcohol.
- Applicants must inform us of their travel history abroad within one month prior to the event date at the time of registration, and must cooperate with the Central Epidemic Command Center'sTable of International Travel Epidemic Advice Levels" process.
- If attending on behalf of someone else, you must still comply with the epidemic prevention real-name registration requirements upon check-in and provide contactable relevant information.
- Refund method:
- Refunds for this event must be processed 8 days prior to the event date in accordance with "Accupass" regulations (seeAccupass description). If you are unable to attend and miss the refund deadline, you may also transfer the ticket to someone else to attend on your behalf.
- In the event of major public emergencies such as torrential rain, typhoons, or infectious diseases, where the Taipei City Government announces the suspension of work and classes, or if a speaker is unable to conduct the seminar due to unavoidable personal factors and no viable substitute speaker is available, the event will be canceled and refunds will be processed uniformly through "Accupass".
If you have any further questions, please feel free to email:contact@matataiwan.com