Workshop led by Japanese artist Ayana Usami
An immersive Himmeli workshop open to everyone, led by Japanese artist Ayana Usami, at the Taito Shop Seinäjoki on Wednesday, August 12, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Community-based himmeli-making | Japanese himmeli culture today | Ichi-go Ichi-e tea ceremony
Ayana Usami, a traveler touring Finland with himmeli this summer, studied Finnish in Japan and is independently researching Finnish himmeli culture. During her trip, Ayana will make 100 small octahedrons, which will be filled with encounters and memories. By Christmas, these pieces will be transformed into a single work of art through the creativity of himmeli artist Eija Koski. Come try your hand at it and help us weave a part of this story!
“I’ll be introducing the unique himmeli culture that has developed in Japan. On display are the delicate works of Japanese craft artist Kanae Uehara, and at the same time, we’ll take a look at the contemporary himmeli scene in Japan.
Take a moment to sit down and enjoy a cup of Japanese tea. This isn’t a formal tea ceremony, but a relaxed moment for conversation and exchanging ideas.” —Ayana Usami