NOTE: Materials fees are required for some workshops. These fees are paid directly to faculty and are not part of your registration fee. Materials Fee: $69 Fee Details: 1 skein of White Sashiko thread, 145 meters 1 Sashiko thimble 3 Sashiko needles Indigo Dye Fabrics, Cotton 100% Woven in Japan, with the pattern printed on for the workshop, with another sample fabric to make a tote bag.
1 x Thread bobbin Paper 1 x Chalk Pencil 1 x Surprise item 2 x Finger cot 2 x threader
Seats Available?: Sold Out
Required Supplies: A Specific Supply Kit for this workshop available on Upcycle Stitches Website.
Optional Supplies: Masking Tape and/or Bandage to protect the nail from scratching by needles.
Prep Requirements: No prep for materials are needed. However, it is a good idea to cut the nail on the dominant hand (the hand with the needle). One can learn Sashiko with long nails, but it may be an obstacle in the first trial.
While we can find many resources for Sashiko, Atsushi finds that the Sashiko introduced in English is unfortunately simplified. In this workshop, Atsushi introduces the most important element in Sashiko - Unshin. Students will learn the Form (Kata) to get on the stitching rhythm while breaking down into the details of Unshin. While practicing, Atsushi shares the stories about Sashiko to enrich the understanding of what Sashiko is for Japanese. The object of this workshop is to learn the form of Unshin for Sashiko so that stitchers can apply the idea of the Japanese mindset in stitching. Proper understanding of Unshin will enable them to make even (small) stitches with faster speed. It is important to learn how to "not" to focus on stitching & outcome. Atsushi will keep motivating & encouraging the participants in learning something very unique & new. This will be an eye-opening experience for many hand-stitching practitioners. All levels welcome!
