Create.Make.Connect: Japanese Seasonal Ornament Workshop

Come along and celebrate the festive season early at Five Dock Library with a FREE Japanese-inspired seasonal ornament (Shimekazari) workshop. Shimekazari is a traditional Japanese New Year decoration made with rice straw and decorated with paper, plants and other items. In this workshop run by facilitator Izumi Montgomery, you will learn about this Japanese tradition and reinterpret it in your own way with colours and patterns of your choosing. Your finished ornament can be displayed on a Christmas tree, wall or door and enjoyed through any festive season. This workshop is for adults. About your presenter: Izumi Montgomery is a Japanese artist and workshop facilitator based in Sydney. After completing her Master of Fine Arts at Tokyo University of the Arts, she studied fashion design at TAFE and began creating wearable art and accessories using second-hand and upcycled materials. Izumi regularly runs sustainability-focused textile workshops at Reverse Garbage and community venues across Sydney. Important to know: Photos and video may be taken during the event and shared across the library's and Council's communication channels (including but not limited to social media and eNewsletters). Please notify a staff member if you do not wish to be photographed or filmed.