Matcha Workshop: Tea, Culture & Mindfulness – at Chibi-Con 2026!

🍵 Experience Matcha at Chibi-Con – Tea, Culture & Mindfulness

🗓 Date: Saturday, August 15 & Sunday, August 16, 2026
⏰ Time: 14:00–14:45 (approx. 45 minutes each day)
📍 Location: Chibi-Con, MZA Teuchelweiher, Winterthur
👘 Instructor: Workshop led by Sushi Yoko
Instagram:
👉 @sushi_yoko_com
👉 @sushi_yoko_kimono


💰 Participation Fee:

  • CHF 20.– (includes Japanese sweet)
    Advance payment by credit card
    On-site payment (cash or TWINT): CHF 25.–

🉐 Special Offer:
👉 Get CHF 5.– OFF if you also join the Yukata Workshop!
(Only CHF 15.– when attending both workshops)


🍵 Workshop Highlights

Discover the beauty of Matcha and tea culture through a fun and mindful session:

  • Learn how to make and enjoy Matcha in the traditional way
  • Discover the history and cultural background of Japanese tea
  • Taste authentic Japanese Wagashi (tea sweets)
  • 📚 Matcha & Tea Ceremony Quiz – with a prize for the winner!
  • 🧘‍♀️ End the session with a mindful Matcha meditation for peace and calm

📸 Photo time with a Japanese Wagasa umbrella
👘 Matcha will be served by the instructor in a kimono

🉐 By the way:
The Matcha workshop usually costs CHF 100.– when combined with a mochi-making session:
👉 Matcha with Sweets Workshop
At Chibi-Con, you can join this unique experience for a special low price!

Matcha Workshop Registration

Advance payment by credit card: CHF 20.–
On-site payment (cash or TWINT): CHF 25.–

Apply here:
Day 1 (Aug 15)
https://kimono-club.ch/en/events/matcha-workshop-day1-2026/
Day 2 (Aug 16)
https://kimono-club.ch/en/events/matcha-workshop-day2-2026/

Yukata Workshop: Learn How to Wear a Yukata – at Chibi-Con 2026!

🇯🇵 Come to Chibi-Con in a Yukata! Yukata Workshop 2026

🎐 Enjoy Chibi-Con in a Yukata!

🗓 Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026 & Sunday, August 16, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00–11:40 (approx. 40 minutes)
📍 Location: Chibi-Con (MZA Teuchelweiher / Winterthur)
👘 Instructor: Workshop led by Sushi Yoko
Instagram:
👉 @sushi_yoko_com
👉 @sushi_yoko_kimono


💰 Participation Fee:

  • CHF 30.– with prepayment (bank transfer)
  • CHF 35.– in cash or TWINT on-site
  • 💠 Free participation:
    ・With Yukata purchase at the booth
    ・Or when you buy a Yukata in advance via kimono-club.ch

💡 Special Offer:
This workshop is usually part of a beginner course worth CHF 100.– (see example) –
but at Chibi-Con, we offer it for only CHF 35.–!


👘 Yukata Sales from 10:30 AM

Visit our booth before the workshop!
From 10:30 AM, we’ll be selling a beautiful selection of Yukata for women and men.
Purchase a Yukata at the booth or online at kimono-club.ch and join the workshop for free!


📝 Workshop Content

Learn how to properly and beautifully wear a Yukata – Japan’s traditional summer garment.
Perfect for beginners interested in Japanese culture, cosplay, or summer festivals.
Step-by-step instructions and fun cultural insights included.
📸 At the end, take a lovely photo with a traditional Japanese Wagasa (paper umbrella)!


⏰ Schedule:

TimeActivity
11:00–11:10Introduction: What is a Yukata? What is an Obi?
11:10–11:30Practical: How to wear Yukata & tie the Obi
11:30–11:40Styling tips, Q&A & 📸 Photo time with Wagasa

※ Please allow 5 minutes before and after for setup and cleanup.


🧳 What to bring:

  • Your own Yukata (ironed if possible)
  • Hanhaba Obi (half-width sash)
  • Obi board (if available)
  • 2 Koshihimo (or scarves/belts as alternatives)
  • 1 small towel (for body shaping)
  • Leggings and a camisole (tank top) are required
  • Tabi socks (optional)
  • No mirror needed

※ A limited number of rental Yukata are available upon request.