Sashiko Embroidery

A two-hour evening workshop with textiles artist Jess Way learning the Japanese decorative stitching and mending craft of Sashiko.

Textiles artist Jess Way leads a relaxed two-hour session introducing Sashiko, the traditional Japanese art of decorative stitch used for mending fabric. The evening covers the history, methods and cultural significance of the craft before participants learn a range of techniques and create samples exploring pattern and repair. All materials are provided, though attendees are welcome to bring holey jeans or clothes to practise on, and no sewing experience is needed. The session is open to ages 14+ with doors at 6:50 PM.