Starting in April 2026, Atelier Shimura Tokyo and Setagaya will further develop their learning environment and launch the "Ars Shimura Course" under a new curriculum. This six-month course involves carefully weaving bolts of fabric. "Ars" means "art" or "craft" in Latin. Through the handiwork of dyeing and weaving, students will experience the profound art of approaching the life of "things," and through lectures on culture and philosophy, they will learn about "color and language" in a multi-layered way. By approaching things from both the hands and the mind, we aim to deepen self-understanding and understanding of nature. Especially in these rapidly changing times, Atelier Shimura is committed to conveying the essential value of dyeing and weaving.

<Ars Shimura Course Overview>

Students will dye kimono (bolts of fabric) using seasonal plants. There will also be special lectures on ideas and culture, and extracurricular activities in Kyoto.

Course period: Spring: April to September / Autumn: October to March, 6 months each (maximum 40 days of course time)
Number of applicants: Approximately 5 people each term

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<About application>

Before you apply, we will hold a pre-information session where the instructor will personally explain the course content and objectives in detail. Please attend the pre-information session first. Please note that applications for this course are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

*Applications for the autumn pre-information session will begin in February 2026.

[Spring] Apply for the pre-information session here