We’re excited to host our first incense-making workshop at the Fumi space.

For those new to us ~ we’ve been teaching incense classes before opening our shop in places like Apa Kabar (Portland), Ei-to (Awaji, Japan), and most recently Sun Sun (Bingen, Washington). Classes are led by Fumi’s founder, Mia Reiko Braverman, whose practice centers the Japanese diaspora of incense traditions.

Together we’ll learn about the history of incense in Japan (and beyond), experience rare aloeswood (jinkō) through the monkō practice of listening to incense, and make all-natural incense cones using special materials, including a sandalwood endemic to Hawai‘i.

At its heart, this class is about cultural exchange and respect. You’ll leave with incense you made yourself and hopefully a deeper connection to the natural materials and histories that surround this ancient practice.

Can’t make this one? Fill out the interest form to hear about future classes.