Sashiko Beginner’s Workshop

Join Tamara in this 3 hour class to learn the principles to start your own sashiko sampler, so you can confidently start using this traditional Japanese mending technique in your future projects.

Sashiko is a traditional Japanese embroidery technique, with its distinctive appearance of white-on-blue stitching. The word “sashiko” literally means “little stabs”. Using running stitches for the decorative and/or functional reinforcement of cloth and clothing, sashiko dates back to the Edo period (1603–1867).

Today Sashiko is used in any number of products from clothing, bags, accessories, and home linen, like cushions, rugs, blankets, bedspreads, or wall art. In these more waste-conscious times, sashiko is becoming more popular, embodying the quintessential culture of mottanai, the Japanese Philosophy of not having to waste anything.

THIS WORKSHOP WILL TEACH YOU:

• all about the different materials used with Sashiko
• how to use the special sashiko tools
• the different ‘rules’ of sashiko stitching
• how to draw a sashiko pattern or your own design
• tips & tricks for neat stitching

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:

Language: English & Dutch 

Level: beginner

Skills required: No embroidery experience is needed for this class. We welcome absolute beginners to the advanced embroidery enthusiasts!

Included in the workshop:

• coffee/tea/refreshments

• all the practice materials you need. 

At the end you’ll take your sashiko work home. If you would like to purchase any additional sashiko materials you will receive a 10% discount ( Excluded are all sale items, books, patterns and gift cards) 

Min/Max amount of participants: 3/6

Please arrive 5-10 minutes before your class starts. 

TEACHER: 

Tamara Nischalke from Etage9 

GOOD TO KNOW:

Our courses and workshops are non-refundable. If you for any reason or unforeseen circumstances cannot attend a class or workshop please get in touch with us as soon as possible.