A fantastic way to ease your mind, calm your breath and focus on what’s at hand. Stitching together is a balm, proven to be great for your health and mental well-bring. Participants will be introduced to two special techniques in this workshop: Boro patchwork and Sashiko stitching.
Join creative teacher, Molly, for a workshop where you will learn about the traditional Boro patchwork style and the basics of creating your own version of this lovely hand-stitched history. Boro (“scraps” or “rags”) patchwork, once a means for survival of textiles dating back to 17th Century Japan has become an exquisitely appreciated art form that continues as a waste- not-want-not textile gathering.
Sashiko (“little stabs”) is a form of Japanese folk embroidery, originally used to reinforce or repair worn fabric, and creates a lovely pattern on your boro patchwork piece. This is a process-oriented workshop, wherein students will develop their work intuitively by choosing fabric colors and textures while we discuss both improvisational and dedicated design concepts to approach their finished piece.
All materials provided as part of the days’ work, but as with all workshops, if students have personal materials they’d like to incorporate or share, they may bring them along.
*Each student will create a small panel -perfect for sewing onto a tote or hanging for display.
Other tools you may want to bring along: Glasses, Thimble, Tiny scissors
Space is very limited!
