Crochet Panda Amigurumi: A Japanese Experience in Dublin

Fri May 22 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm UTC+01:00

Buzz Temple Bar | Dublin 2

Florence Julia
Publisher/HostFlorence Julia
Crochet Panda Amigurumi: A Japanese Experience in Dublin
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Four Friday evenings. No phone. No inbox. Just your hands learning an ancient Japanese craft — and leaving with a panda you made.
About this Event

You will leave holding a panda you made.


Not bought. Not ordered. Made — stitch by stitch, with your own hands, over four Friday evenings in Dublin.


You have been meaning to slow down. This is what slowing down feels like.



編みぐるみ · AMIGURUMI


Amigurumi is a Japanese craft tradition — the art of crocheting small, stuffed creatures by hand. The word itself means "knitted stuffed toy." Each stitch is simple. Precise. Satisfying in a way that is hard to explain until you are doing it.


Two hours where nothing needs doing except this. A small group of women, good company, and something taking shape between your fingers that did not exist when you arrived.


Your hands busy. Your mind happy. That is the whole thing.



一 二 三 四 · THE FOUR EVENINGS


一 Friday 22nd May · The Beginning

You learn the magic circle — the foundation of all crochet. Your hands are uncertain. That is exactly right. Something is starting.


二 Friday 29th May · The Rhythm

Something shifts. The stitches come without thinking. This is the evening you realise you are actually doing this.


三 Friday 5th June · The Details

Ears. Paws. The small things that give it a personality. You start to see what it will become.


四 Friday 12th June · The Finish

The final stitches. The stuffing. The moment you hold a finished panda you made with your own hands — and feel something you did not expect to feel.



THE EXPERIENCE


A maximum of ten people. Intentionally small — so that every person gets time, attention, and space to find their rhythm. We guide every session personally, sitting with each person, moving at your pace. There is no rushing. There is no falling behind.


This is not a class. It is four Friday evenings that actually belong to you.



BEFORE YOU TALK YOURSELF OUT OF IT


You have never crocheted. You are not crafty. You are already thinking of reasons this is not for you.


Every single student who has ever walked through the door felt exactly the same way.


Every single one of them left with something they made.


You will be fine. More than fine.



WHAT STUDENTS SAY


"She has such a calm and friendly way of teaching. Never makes you feel rushed or overwhelmed. She explains everything in an easy to follow way. I would highly recommend her to anyone thinking of trying something new."

— Louise


"Relaxing and calming especially after a hectic week. Having a peaceful moment with lovely chit chats is so nice and worth doing."

— Marina


"Perfect balance of relaxation and chats — a lovely way to round off the evening."

— Chrystele


"She was very patient and showed me the elusive magic circle. I'm now flying with it and making great progress."

— Elaine


Every student who has ever walked through the door was a complete beginner. Every single one.



EVERYTHING INCLUDED


✦ All yarn — premium quality

✦ Crochet hook

✦ Stuffing

✦ Your personal pattern booklet to keep forever

✦ Four evenings of personal guidance

✦ A finished hand-crocheted panda — entirely yours



THE DETAILS


Dates · Fridays 22nd, 29th, 5th, 12th May 2026

Time · 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Venue · Buzz Temple Bar · 4 Temple Bar · Dublin 2

Price · €160 · all materials included

Spots · 10 · that is all



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