Workshops

Registration to workshops is at the AniMatsuri information table, 2 hours before the start of a workshop.

Sushi workshop

Participant limit: 15

The owner of Sushimon, an expert in Japanese culture, and chef Maria Lilje will teach the basics of making sushi and gives useful tips for preparing sushi at home.

Manga workshop

Participant limit: 15

In this workshop you’ll get an overview of the art of manga and the manga culture, how the style has developed and where it is today. Additionally you can try making your own manga page from scratch.

Everyone interested in the manga culture and art is welcome!

Dance workshop

For a long time the so-called ‘otaku anthem’ hasn’t been heard or danced at festivals. We’re talking about the sweet song Caramelldansen! This is why we’re offering everyone a chance to go back 10 years and once again dive into the kawaii. Come and test your abilities by learning the Caramelldansen! Bring a friend! The more there are, the more fun we’ll have!

Corset pattern

Participant limit: 10

This workshop is intended for those who want to learn how to create the corset patterns. You will require basic knowledge in designing and sewing, and I hope you haven’t forgot the simple arithmetic operations. There are a lot of female characters in corset dresses and if you want to make your costume perfect, the perfect corset is a must! Personally I was faced with the problem to find comprehensive information about corset making on the web when I started doing corset dresses. My workshop is an attempt to combine all the information I found and tried on my own. There will be some hints, intricacies, and a Q&A session of course.

Introduction to Flow Arts

Introduction to Flow Arts. The term “flow arts” encompasses the emerging movement-based art forms that integrate dance and creative exploration of movement with skill-based prop manipulation. The Flow Arts draw from a multitude of ancient and modern movement disciplines from Maori poi spinning to modern firedancing, from martial arts and taichi to circus arts and hula hooping. Come and join the Zerkala Fire Theater workshop! We will focus on two different basic props: poi and single staff. Open to anyone. The workshop is flexible to accommodate all levels. If you have never heard the word “poi” or you fancy yourself as a professional staff spinner, come! We’ll have fun for everyone! A good video about “poi”.

The workshop will be in English, but help can be provided also in Estonian and Russian.

Japanese style postcard workshop

Participant limit: 12

We will write a haiku and add it to a Japanese style postcard. Materials will be carton, pencils, scissors, and a paper knife.

Chirimen zaiku workshop

Participant limit: 15

Japanese-English Language school invites you to the chirimen zaiku workshop, free of charge – a traditional form of Japanese handicraft with crepe fabric where we’ll be making a small owl.

Hair styling ABC

Participant limit: 12

Hairdresser Marina will show how to style your or your friend’s hair in various ways and how to use hair products and gadgets, and will answer all questions. Come with a partner on whom you’ll try styling after which you’ll switch places. No partner? No problem! We’ll find someone on the spot!

Japanese language lesson

Participant limit: 25

Naoya Tamura, a long-time Estonian resident and a teacher at the Japanese-English Language School, will teach all culture enthusiasts the basics of Japanese and will give the first lessons.

Worbla workshop

Participant limit: 10

Have you wondered what is this mysterious worbla so many cosplayers have used to make their costumes? And once you decide on it, where to start? Where to get it? Teezkut, the EuroCosplay category winner of last year’s AniMatsuri cosplay competition, will answer all your questions. We will discuss what worbla is, what you can make with it, and where to order it. Additionally you can also try making something with worbla.

Calligraphy

Participant limit: 15

All culture and art enthusiasts have the opportunity to try one of the oldest and most known art forms – Japanese calligraphy. The workshop is led by Eri Miyano, the Japanese lecturer  from the University of Tartu, and the calligraphy sets have been provided by the Embassy of Japan in Estonia.