Furoshiki (fabric Origami) Workshop

The Japanese art of wrapping, carrying & creating with fabric


Ema Frost
Ema Frost
4.9 (11)
Instagram followers 3k followers

1.5 hours Location Auckland Class size 1 to 10 (public classes), 4 to 12   $125

I recently rediscovered Furoshiki while in Japan, and honestly… I had no idea just how incredibly versatile it could be! I completely fell in love with this beautiful Japanese tradition and couldn’t wait to bring it home and share it with you.
Ema Frost is a well-respected artist who has been teaching Kintsugi & other Japanese art forms for 7+ years and regularly travels to Japan to study and learn new techniques. Ema's illustrations and ceramic works sit in many of our country's best galleries, and her products and merchandise sell in the most stylish design stores and gallery shops. Her style is enchanting - quirky, feminine and colourful, and clearly influenced by her travels throughout the world, usually off the beaten track.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the art of transforming a simple piece of fabric into all sorts of useful and beautiful things — from gift wrapping and wine holders to handbags, shopping bags, document holders and so much more.
And there’s a little extra creativity too! You’ll create your own custom stamp, which you’ll use to design and personalise your very own piece of Furoshiki fabric.
One of the things I love most about Furoshiki is how practical it is. It’s perfect for travelling — you can pack several beautiful “bags” into your suitcase and they take up almost no space. Use one as a shopping bag, another as a little handbag for an evening out, wrap up your lunch, carry your wine… the possibilities are endless!
It’s also a wonderful, reusable alternative to traditional gift wrapping, making this the perfect skill to learn in the lead-up to Christmas.
Come and learn some Furoshiki magic with me!
I’ll be holding just ONE Furoshiki workshop before Christmas, so be quick to book.
Spaces will be limited, so if you’ve been wanting to learn something new, creative and genuinely useful, this is the perfect opportunity.
Come along, have some fun, and discover just how much you can do with a simple piece of fabric!
(Fabric may differ as these are all one-off pieces from Japan)

Upcoming dates for Furoshiki (fabric Origami) Workshop

Times are Auckland time. Dates and prices as of 11 Nov 2026, 5:03am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 13 Dec 2026 and 13 Dec 2026.

  • Sun 13 Dec 2026, 9:30am-11am
What you'll get
What you will take away:
  • A finished custom Furoshiki material (plus a Japanese Furoshiki)
  • Wooden handle
  • An understanding of Furoshiki and how to fold it into various useful things
  • Knowledge and history of this beautiful art form.
Suitable for

This class is perfect for beginners - no prior experience is needed.

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

4/25 Sale Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland

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Ema Frost
Ema Frost

4.9 (11)
Instagram followers 3k followers
female Women-owned

Ema Frost is a very clever Kiwi Artist, who has been teaching Kintsugi for 5+ years and regularly travels to Japan to study and learn new techniques. Ema's illustrations and ceramic works sit in many of our countries best galleries, and whose products and merchandise sell in the most stylish design stores and gallery shops. Her style is enchanting - quirky, feminine and colourful, and clearly influenced by her travels throughout the world, usually off the beaten track.

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