Sashiko and Visible Mending

  • Instructor:  Janet Hoxie
  • Date: Tuesday and Wednesday June 13 – June 14, 2023
  • Skill Level: All
  • Kit: $10.00
  • Class Cost $70.00 (2-Day Class)

THIS CLASS IS CANCELED

Students will be introduced to the history and cultural aspects of Sashiko, textiles, materials, dyes and Boro embroidery and the more modern concept of visible repairs to rejuvenate worn or damaged textiles and other objects.

A slide show will be presented of Sashiko/Boro/Repaired items for inspiration and examination.

This is a technique class. Students will work on small sampler pieces that can be used as desired, for perhaps a table mat, wall hanging, bag or as embellishments on garments, etc.

The kit includes traditional Sashiko fabric, embroidery thread Sashiko 8 embroidery needles Carbon/ tracing paper.