Diary of Calm

Activity In this hands-on stitching workshop with artist Aitor Saraiba, participants will slow down and work through the creation of a stitched textile journal designed as a space for reflection and quiet focus. The class centers process over perfection and invites curiosity and experimentation.  Each student will work from a thoughtfully assembled kit designed by Aitor, featuring linen produced in Spain and a structured sequence of stitched prompts that unfold gradually as you sew. These steps offer gentle guidance while leaving room for personal interpretation, allowing each journal to evolve uniquely in the maker’s hands. Throughout the workshop, participants will stitch using a range of threads, including cotton and small-batch hand-dyed wool sourced directly from Aitor’s flock of sheep. All materials are provided. Students are also welcome to bring a small personal object or two, such as a scrap of fabric, a button, or another meaningful detail, to incorporate into their jo