Tomorrow Is Always New

03/30/2026

03/25/2026

Apr 11, 2026, Saturday- 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Maki’s Studio in Denver, CO
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Join us for a collaborative workshop with Yukie Funni!
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In the morning, we’ll dye sashiko cotton yarns with indigo using a mini jar technique with Maki. In the afternoon, Yukie will guide us through traditional sashiko stitching as you create a one-of-a-kind coaster to take home.
*You will bring home 1 skein of indigo dyed sashiko yarn.
*You will use already dyed - different shades - indigo yarn for the time being.
*Light snacks, tea are provided. Please bring or purchase lunch.
*Fees are included with tax, instructors fee for Maki & Yukie and all materials
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✨Special $20 Discount Code for IG friends✨ Apply : SASHIKO
Link in bio 👉
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03/18/2026

After a super successful first year, we’re so excited to open applications for the second year of SHUGO 😘

Join us in Kyoto from October 19–29, 2026 for ten days in Japan learning, making, and building community through 🌱

We’ll spend our time learning directly from master craftspeople— stepping into their studios, working with our hands, and slowing down enough to really understand the materials, histories, and care behind each practice 🙌

Some of what’s included in our agenda:
✸ A three-day indigo dyeing workshops including learning about sukumo indigo compost—a seasonal process you can only experience in the fall
✸ Craft techniques like shibori pattern-making
✸ A full-day botanical dyeing workshop
✸ A mokuhanga woodblock printing workshop
✸ An accordion bookbinding workshop
✸ Green tea ceremony at a special Machi- ya house
✸ Cultural experiences woven throughout, including an optional visit to an authentic Ninja Dojo, shopping at a Flea Market, and exploring hand-picked, lesser-known shops, bookstores, and museums that celebrate Kyoto’s arts and crafts
✸ And just as importantly - building lasting community with other curious, creative folks along the way

Over the next few months, we’ll be sharing more about the craftspeople, workshops, and places we’ll be learning from.

Learn more and apply via the link in bio!
PLEASE share with your friends & families 🌞
Maki & Niki

02/25/2026

01/06/2026

Welcoming 2026 with unseasonably warm weather 👀Grateful for 2025 & your support 🐍 👉Here comes 2026, may it be incredible 🐎💪
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明けましておめでとうございます。
昨年🐍は日本で、アメリカでお世話になりました。
今年はどんな年になるんでしょうか🐎
不安な気持ちにさせるニュースも吹き飛ばすようないいことが皆さんにありますように。。。✌️🫡
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11/03/2025

We explored botanical dyeing .kusakizome.academy harvested wild plants around their studio in Ide Town, Kyoto✨✨✨
Thank you so much for the fun but skilled workshop making resist patterns together✌️🫶
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京都井手町のノノハナアカデミーで、スタジオの周辺に生えている笹の葉、枇杷の葉で染めさせていただきました。これぞ！自然染め。ローカルのもの、あるものを染める。なんて素敵な体験💓丁寧な御指導ありがとうございました🙏
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#自然染め　 #草木染め #京都 #井手町

11/01/2025

Indigo Dyed with Naoto in Kyoto was a blast 💙
One of my many happiest moments was sticking my hand into Sukumo (composted indigo leaves) pile & feeling the very much “ALIVE” natural beauty 🍃
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#藍染め　 #藍 #藍してる💙 #蒅

10/30/2025

The first art retreat really happened✌️It took over a year to plan this dream trip to Kyoto. Many didn’t believe it or trust me first😮‍💨 But these folks did 😭 The brave adventurers from across the US, thank you for challenging yourselves to learn new form of art and have fun together. I am grateful forever to trust us🥰 was my partner in crime and I’m sooo thankful for Niki to help, prep & come with me to be a huge supporter emotionally & physically 💕 This photo, taken on the last day after an unforgettable green tea ceremony with a resident monk , says it all – We did it! Hazzzah🫶
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Follow to see more photos & join us next time? ✌️
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#チーム集合　 #京都

10/23/2025

The main reason why I wanted to come to Miyama was visiting here the little indigo museum 💙 Finally made it and it was worth visiting 💙 Stunning artwork & private collections by late Hiromichi Shindo welcomed in the space. Speechless!!
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ちいさな藍美術館にやっと来れました。ずっと来たかった場所。期待を裏切らないとっても素敵で素晴らしいミュージアム💙ため息しかでなかった💙
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09/24/2025

Huge thanks to everyone who came out to the pop up shop at last weekend 🌞 Good energy all around ✨ Missed it but want these goodies? DM me❤️

09/19/2025

This Saturday, don’t miss the pop-up event at 🌞
• Botanical dyed items, including tees, bandanas, and socks, plus exclusive collabs like a one of a kind upcycled jacket 🧥 with & hand crochet accessories / vintage scissors ✂️ with 🙌
• Special discounts on tees (except indigo)
• Stop by, say hi, and enjoy the vibes at the fun / beautiful FM store✨I would love to chat with you ✨
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09/12/2025

Indigo Dyeing 101 workshop was postponed to November 2nd, Sunday from 10am-3:30pm.
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Join us to learn the world of Indigo Blue💙
You can bring 2 pieces of natural fiber garments( size & weight are limited) to transform into something new, YES upcycling with Indigo 💙
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The link to get ticket is on my profile 🎫
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A couple people have signed up already. 4 more people are available ✨
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