Australians use over 150,000 kilometres of wrapping paper each year, which is enough to wrap around the Earth's equator nearly four times! Furoshiki is a traditional Japanese gift-wrapping technique that reduces waste in a fun, sustainable and unique way using cloth. It’s a beautiful way to wrap gifts, and a useful activity during the cost-of-living and waste crises. Using stylish pre-loved scarves, you and your friends and family will learn how to creatively wrap your presents in re-usable scarves and give amazing-looking presents. Furoshiki is not only a new holiday trend, but it’s the new culture wave for gift-giving. The cool part is that with this new skill, you’ll never have to buy wrapping paper again. And unfortunately, most wrapping paper cannot be recycled. Join this workshop for a fun arts & crafts vibe that’s low key a big part of the circular economy. *Remember to bring a small to medium-sized item to practice wrapping. You can also purchase Christmas gifts at the festival and then wrap them at the Furoshiki workshop. Examples of suitable packages to bring for wrapping are small boxes, jam jars, perfume bottles, books, DVD cases, jewellery boxes, wine bottles and garments.