Learn the art of Japanese Sashiko stitching! This beginner friendly workshop covers the basics and traditional patterns. A fabric swatch is provided, or bring your own project to work on.Supplies includedAges 10 and upINSTRUCTOR: Anika Bell
Intro to Sashiko is a two-hour beginner workshop in Hillsborough where participants ages ten and up learn the traditional Japanese art of functional embroidery. Led by instructor Anika Bell, the class covers essential stitching techniques and classic geometric patterns used to reinforce and decorate fabric. This class costs $35 per person, which includes all necessary stitching supplies and a fabric swatch for practice. If your teenager has a favorite pair of jeans with a tear, they are welcome to bring them along to mend during the session. The workshop takes place at Anne and Arthur Fine Arts Supply, a local shop with street parking nearby. This workshop is an excellent weekend option for parents looking to spend quiet, focused time with a creative tween or teenager. It offers a useful, screen-free skill that they can immediately apply to their own wardrobe.