The Zero-Waste Wrap: Japanese Furoshiki Class

想いを包む — Wrap your gifts with heart.

Hosted by The Zen Concept, this calming and hands-on workshop invites you to experience the art of furoshiki.

Step into the poetic world of furoshiki, the centuries-old Japanese art of fabric wrapping. More than a wrapping cloth, furoshiki embodies the spirit of respect, care, and sustainability — transforming simple daily moments into beautiful rituals.

In this hands-on workshop, you'll explore both the traditional techniques and modern uses of furoshiki, including fundamental wrapping techniques such as:

• Basic knots and ties (musubi)
• Square gift wrapping
• Bottle wrapping
• Two-item wrap
• Box wrapping and carry wrap

These foundations allow you to wrap objects of all shapes with grace and intention.

What you'll get

• Fundamental furoshiki wrapping techniques
• A $10 store voucher

Knowledge required

Beginner-friendly — no prior experience needed :)

What to bring

No requirements! Just bring yourself.

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples, as well as a date idea, birthday or hens party.

It also makes a unique gift for her, for mum, for Father's Day, or for couples.

Location

The Zen Concept 禅の概念 — 73 Oxford St, Darlinghurst NSW
A short walk from Museum station (500m).

What guests say

This class is new, so here's what guests have said about our other experiences:

I recently attended a Matcha Making Workshop at The Zen Concept and it was fantastic! We got the chance to learn about the origins of matcha and practised how to prepare it mindfully using the proper technique. All the tools and materials were provided. It was a super practical workshop and inspired me to make matcha at home instead of always buying it at the coffee shop. I bought the workshop voucher as a gift for a family member — we went together and it was a wonderful bonding experience. Highly recommend!

— Natalie Saar, attended July 2026

Great vibe with plenty of good info for this newbie.

— Karenssa Legear, attended June 2026

I enjoyed discovering a lot about matcha and the session was very fun. Our host is so knowledgeable and made it easy for us to understand and try making matcha on our own later at home. I also bought my own matcha kit after the session. By the end you'll have the skills to make matcha yourself, plus the knowledge to choose and store good matcha. Highly recommend!

— Saki Origuchi, attended April 2026

Your teacher

The Zen Concept is a Japanese-inspired lifestyle space based in Sydney, dedicated to sharing calm, culture, and creativity.

Rooted in the philosophy of Zen, we offer authentic experiences that bring mindfulness into everyday life — from traditional tea rituals to modern matcha workshops.

We also proudly offer our in-house Japanese tea brand 地の気 JINOKI, featuring a curated collection of:

• Matcha & teapots
• Towels & noren
• Chopsticks, tableware & pottery

All items are made in Japan and thoughtfully selected to elevate your daily rituals.

You can find us at our stores in Darlinghurst (Oxford Village) and Rhodes Central, where we invite you to explore the essence of Japan through taste, touch, and tranquility.