Sashiko Skill Building Workshop - March 2025

Spend the month of March at the Studio with us and Renee Johnson, local fiber artist and our go-to for all things related to collecting and using Japanese fabrics, dyeing and embroidery techniques! We are calling it “Mending March” and can’t think of a better way to patiently wait for spring than by quietly working with our hands, connecting with others and slowing down to learn a new skill.  Japanese sashiko was originally used to add warmth and strength to clothing whilst reusing fabric. In this series of four, 1-hour evening lessons, Renee will guide you through creating a design “sampler”. You will learn how to prepare fabric, create a pattern on the fabric, choose needles and thread, proper stitching technique and different ways to finish your sampler. Each week Renee will introduce a new technique, help you get started, and then… you have the week to take your time and practice on your sampler fabric.  Guided Lesson Times: Tuesdays, March 4, 11, 18 & 25   6:30 pm – 7:30 pmOpe