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Harunire Terrace "Organic Wind" - 100 colors of natural fabrics swaying in the spring breezeEvent period 2025/4/28~6/10

Harunire Terrace will host "Organic Wind," an installation of naturally dyed fabrics in 100 different colors swaying in the spring breeze. Sustainable workshops will also be held, and baked goods made from bran, the outer layer of wheat that is discarded during the flour production process, will also be on sale.

Re-dyeing fabric used last yearAn installation of 100 colors swaying in the wind

The colorful cloth was dyed with natural materials harvested in Nagano Prefecture, such as knotweed, walnut, madder, and bayberry. Each piece of cloth has a different color, creating a gradation. By re-dyeing the cloth that was displayed last year, the color has become deeper and the texture is softer.

Sustainable workshops

Five types of workshops will be held at the "Mominoki Square" next to Tombo no Yu. You can have fun while experiencing environmentally friendly efforts, such as the "Leaf and Print Workshop" by artist solosolo (who lives in Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture), who has created 5 different colored fabrics, and the "Gel Lantern Candle Making" using lost flowers that would otherwise be discarded at flower shops.
No reservations are required for either activity, but you can make a reservation for the "Gel Lantern Candle Making" activity.

2025/5/10 (Sat)
Making a gel lantern candle using lost flowers
2025/5/11 (Sun)
Let's make needlework "Meadowland Animals" using wool felt
2025/5/17 (Sat)
Create patterns on handkerchiefs and bags using "Leaf and Paper Prints"
2025/5/18 (Sun)
Experience sustainability through "beeswax wrap making"
2025/5/31 (Sat)
"Angel Ornaments" made from wild plants and wool
2025/6/1 (Sun)
Making a gel lantern candle using lost flowers

Making a gel lantern candle using lost flowers

By placing dried lost flowers in a glass candle case, you can make a "gel lantern candle" that can be lit over and over again.
*Reservations will be given priority, but you can also participate without a reservation.
*Children in third grade or above may participate alone.

Date and Time
2025/5/11 (Sat), 6/1 (Sun)
11: 00-16: 00 (15:30 reception closed)
Place
Fir Tree Square (next to Tombo no Yu)
Entry fee
4,000JPY
Required Time
60 minutes

Apply to make a gel lantern candle

Harunire Terrace's sweets contribute to reducing food waste

Karuizawa Vegetable Kokopelli at Harunire Terrace will be selling baked goods to reduce food waste during the event. They will be offering simple yet mild-tasting shortbread and cookies made with seasonal herbs and bran, the outer layer of wheat that is discarded during the flour production process, for a limited time only.

Overview of "Organic Wind"
Period: September 2025st to September 4th, 28
Admission: Free, workshops are charged and limited capacity
Location: Karuizawa Hoshino Area