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Appropriate for anime, cultural, or costuming conventions, I offer both lectures and workshops related to kimono and the art of wearing kimono (kitsuke). I have offered these sessions at local conventions such as Anime North, Ad Astra, and Polaris.
Lectures
Lectures are based on a standard panel programming slot of 45-50 minutes long and are based around a slideshow presentation, but can be modified to be done without. Topics can include discussing the history of kimono, about kimono in general, common motifs, identifying the different types of kimono, geisha/traditional arts and wafuku (Japanese clothing), men’s vs women’s kitsuke, kimono in cosplay, a demonstration on how to wear kimono (dressing self and/or someone else), and more. A lecture usually includes a quick demo dressing of someone in yukata along with an explanation of the steps and items required. If you have a specific topic in mind, please just ask and something can be tailored to your needs.
Due to having lived in Japan for 3 years and traveled the country extensively (36/47 prefectures), I have also been a panelist on topics related to Japan, such as living in Japan (as a foreigner), teaching in Japan, and driving in Japan. I can also discuss other topics, including the school system (with a focus on high school), or being a woman in Japan.
Supplemental Lectures
A shorter lecture on kimono could be a great supplement to a related topic, such as tea ceremony, shrines, or holidays and festivals, like Hina Matsuri (Girl's Day) or Shichi-go-san. Supplemental lectures would be between 10-20 minutes and act as an adjunct to an existing topic. We would work with those presenters to develop an appropriate presentation, tailored to that particular audience. AV equipment can be utilized, but isn't required.
Workshops
Workshops are usually 90-120 minutes long, which allows for participants to practice wearing the garment a few times under guidance of an instructor or an assistant. We can provide yukata or kimono, himo, and obi for approximately 10-20 people, depending on if I have a co-lecturer or not (note that most garments are for women, though the garments can be used to teach men’s style of kitsuke). The workshop usually begins with a slideshow giving a brief introduction to kimono. I can teach both men’s and women’s kitsuke, or more advanced kitsuke, such as various obi musubi (bows) or how to wear hakama, as requested. Please note I cannot provide hakama for that workshop as I do not have enough pairs to do so.
Lectures
Lectures are based on a standard panel programming slot of 45-50 minutes long and are based around a slideshow presentation, but can be modified to be done without. Topics can include discussing the history of kimono, about kimono in general, common motifs, identifying the different types of kimono, geisha/traditional arts and wafuku (Japanese clothing), men’s vs women’s kitsuke, kimono in cosplay, a demonstration on how to wear kimono (dressing self and/or someone else), and more. A lecture usually includes a quick demo dressing of someone in yukata along with an explanation of the steps and items required. If you have a specific topic in mind, please just ask and something can be tailored to your needs.
Due to having lived in Japan for 3 years and traveled the country extensively (36/47 prefectures), I have also been a panelist on topics related to Japan, such as living in Japan (as a foreigner), teaching in Japan, and driving in Japan. I can also discuss other topics, including the school system (with a focus on high school), or being a woman in Japan.
Supplemental Lectures
A shorter lecture on kimono could be a great supplement to a related topic, such as tea ceremony, shrines, or holidays and festivals, like Hina Matsuri (Girl's Day) or Shichi-go-san. Supplemental lectures would be between 10-20 minutes and act as an adjunct to an existing topic. We would work with those presenters to develop an appropriate presentation, tailored to that particular audience. AV equipment can be utilized, but isn't required.
Workshops
Workshops are usually 90-120 minutes long, which allows for participants to practice wearing the garment a few times under guidance of an instructor or an assistant. We can provide yukata or kimono, himo, and obi for approximately 10-20 people, depending on if I have a co-lecturer or not (note that most garments are for women, though the garments can be used to teach men’s style of kitsuke). The workshop usually begins with a slideshow giving a brief introduction to kimono. I can teach both men’s and women’s kitsuke, or more advanced kitsuke, such as various obi musubi (bows) or how to wear hakama, as requested. Please note I cannot provide hakama for that workshop as I do not have enough pairs to do so.