Patricia Belyea and Victoria Stone, co-owners of Okan Arts, invite you to join them on their 2026 Blue Japan Indigo Tour to give you, "a more in-depth understanding of indigo, as well as memories for a lifetime." What does that include? Well, here's just a small sampling of the adventures you'll go on: "You venture into the mountains to dye indigo at a 13th-generation family business that makes huge koinobori. You go behind the scenes at a banner factory to dye a koi wall hanging. You tour an indigo farm in Tokushima Prefecture. You make paper embellished with indigo at a famous washi factory. You wander Kojima Jeans Street, the heart of Japanese denim. And more!"

The 12-day tour will be lead by Victoria Stone and Patricia Belyea, co-owners of Okan Arts and features Japanese Travel Expert and Guide Yumi Sugai. It will take place beginng Thursday, October 1, 2026 and run through Monday, October 12, 2026.

Click Here, or the image below, to learn more about the tour, see the whole itinerary, and find out how to secure your spot.

Learn from Patricia right here at The Quilt Show by watching her in Working with Yukata Fabric and Designer Facings with Patricia Belyea | Quilt Care and Storage with Lisa Erlandson.