The art of sashiko was fabricated during the Edo (1600-1800) era of Japan as a means of mending, reinforcing, and recycling the everyday clothes of the working class. Now in modern times, its valued and appreciated as a fiber art in its elaborate colors and hand-drawn designs to decorate fabric. In this class, you will learn about the humble origins of sashiko, the common materials used, and its basic technique of running stitches - no prior experience needed! Just as it was a communal and meditative activity in Japan, we will meditatively stitch a basic sashiko design onto indigo fabric to make our own tea towels!
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Location: Downstairs Flexspace
Class Size: 1-6
Age Group: Adults 18+
Registration Fee: $40 Non-members, $35 Members
Non-members will need to sign our General Waiver at the beginning of class if they do not already have one on file.
Materials Fee: $10 payable at the time of registration (see below)
Instructor: Gwyn is a traveling nurse by day, and by night - with a curiosity and craving to learn - has self-taught many various crafts such as quilting, leatherwork, embroidery, and cross-stitch to make gifts for friends or sell on online platforms. About 5 years ago, Gwyn came across the art of sashiko after stumbling into a Japanese trade store which displayed many elaborate kimono and haori using boro and sashiko embroidery. Thus sparked the curiosity to learn of sashiko's origin and techniques to decorate towels, pants, pillowcases, shirts, jackets, and essentially any material that can be stitched!
