Sashiko Hand-Stitching Basics Workshop
Sashiko is a Japanese embroidery and mending practice which uses a simple running stitch to create bold and geometric patterns on textiles. This stitching practice has been used for centuries in Japan and continues as a contemporary skill to mend, patch, strengthen, quilt, and embellish garments or home goods for longevity and beauty. With focus on exploration of the craft, workshop participants will learn how to handle thread, layout a grid, draw patterns, employ a Sashiko needle, and use "small stabs" to stitch designs onto their mini-patch samplers. Sashiko patterns are inspired by nature, architecture, and culture. All skill levels are welcome. Everyone will work at their own pace. Choose from a variety of motifs that suit your design aesthetic and comfort level; tiny plus signs, woven tortoise, ocean waves, seven treasures to name a few. The stitched squares can later be transformed into purposeful, small goods such as a pocket, pin cushion, patch, sachet, or coaster. $40 materials fee payable to instructor for take-home Sashiko kit.
Make Your Own Tote Bag: Session B 8/18-22
In this beginner-friendly class, students will learn the fundamentals of sewing and fabric handling. They’ll put their new skills to the test by creating their very own stylish and functional tote bag!
Make Your Own Tote Bag: Session A 6/23-27 Week 1
In this beginner-friendly class, students will learn the fundamentals of sewing and fabric handling. They’ll put their new skills to the test by creating their very own stylish and functional tote bag!
Monster Party 8/11-15 Week 8
Make monster costumes (masks and hand coverings) using fibers and mixed
media. This will include learning how to make wire armatures and do wool felting techniques.
Students will also be able to watch (and try) how to process raw fleece (washing, carding,
dying). Finally, we will work on incorporating found objects into our sculptural costumes. In
between art-making sessions there will be lots of time to play and practice our monster dance
moves, growls, and roars!
Sewing a Summer Crop Top: Session C 8/18-22 Week 9
In this sewing class, students will learn the basics of using a sewing machine, stitching techniques, and fabric handling. As they build their skills, they’ll work towards an exciting final project — sewing their very own stylish summer crop top! Perfect for beginners, this class encourages creativity, patience, and hands-on learning.
Sewing a Summer Crop Top: Session A 6/23-27 Week 1
In this sewing class, students will learn the basics of using a sewing machine, stitching techniques, and fabric handling. As they build their skills, they’ll work towards an exciting final project — sewing their very own stylish summer crop top! Perfect for beginners, this class encourages creativity, patience, and hands-on learning.
Sewing a Summer Crop Top: Session B 7/21-25 Week 5
In this sewing class, students will learn the basics of using a sewing machine, stitching techniques, and fabric handling. As they build their skills, they’ll work towards an exciting final project — sewing their very own stylish summer crop top! Perfect for beginners, this class encourages creativity, patience, and hands-on learning.
Focus on Fibers 6/30-7/3 Week 2
This class will explore several different ways to work with fibers. Students will be decorating a T-shirt, making a drawstring bag, trying your hand at weaving and more.
Crafting Hand Embroidered Greeting Cards
Create a hand embroidered greeting card using metallic watercolors or colored pencils, templates, threads and decorative papers to complete your stitched collage. It will make a beautiful handmade gift for someone special; it could also be framed as an art piece.
