Upcoming Workshops
Date: Saturday, April 4th, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Mt. Washington, Los Angeles
Explore the Karamatsu Technique (カラマツ, Japanese Larch), a traditional Japanese stitch-resist dyeing (Shibori) method. This technique creates circular, radiating patterns inspired by the dark, elegant branches of the Japanese larch tree.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll:
Learn to create intricate Karamatsu patterns using simple stitching
Dye your piece with natural indigo
Take home your very own Japanese indigo tea towel
All materials are provided, and a light lunch and snacks will be served.
Length: Approx. 4 hours
Our instructor Adrian Lubanski, founder of Indigo Inari, studied Traditional Japanese Textile Design in Japan for five years and now teaches both there and at Anda. He has also worked as a costumer on iconic films such as Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Licorice Pizza, Babylon, and A Star is Born.
Passionate about preserving disappearing Japanese textile traditions, Adrian’s mission is to bring this craft to the Western world and share it with those who appreciate its beauty and history.
A Note on Tradition
Stitch-resist dyeing has a rich history in Japan, with artisans in regions like Arimatsu creating intricate patterns on traditional cotton textiles such as yukata, kimono, and tenugui. The Karamatsu Technique is one of these traditional Shibori methods, celebrated for its delicate, radiating designs that transform cloth into a meditative and expressive work of art.
Refund Policy:
Refunds are available if you cancel at least 7 days before the event. After that, we’re unable to offer refunds or credits.
Date: Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
Time: 10:00am
Location: Mt.Washington, Los Angeles, CA
All supplies are provided. In this class, you’ll learn the essential stitches (a prerequisite for our Botanical Embroidery class) and leave with your finished piece in a bamboo hoop.
Embroidery is a slow, meditative practice - gentle, repetitive stitching that helps calm the mind and bring you into a relaxed, creative flow.
Join us at Anda and learn the basics of hand embroidery in a warm, welcoming space
Length: 2 hours
Our instructor, the lovely Denise Millard, has been embroidering since she was 10 years old. She first discovered her love for stitching while living in Spain as a child. Now at 70, embroidery remains her true passion, and she loves sharing this beautiful craft with others.
Refund Policy:
Refunds are available if you cancel at least 7 days before the event. After that, we’re unable to offer refunds or credits.
Past Workshops
Date: Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
Time: 10:30am
Location: Mt.Washington, Los Angeles, CA
Forest therapy is a sensory-based mindful nature practice that brings people into deeper kinship with the natural world, each other, and themselves. Inspired by shinrin-yoku, translated to 'forest bathing' in Japanese, forest therapy has been shown to reduce stress, boost creativity and mood, and foster a greater sense of belonging and well-being. Neither a hike nor an aimless stroll, forest therapy offers a series of accessible sensory invitations that help us drop into our bodies, connect to our senses, and experience a sense of wonder and connection with the world around us. It is enough to show up and see, smell, and feel what there is to see, smell, and feel. This practice is equally gratifying when attended solo or with friends.
We will conclude our forest therapy walk with tea and reflections in the Anda garden.
Length: Approx. 2 hours
What to bring: Dress comfortably for the weather and bring water. Consider wearing closed-toe shoes and a hat for sun protection.
Please note: No pets or small children for this particular walk.
Dana is a writer and certified forest therapy guide based in Ojai, CA by way of New Jersey. Her practice is rooted in curiosity and warmth.