An Introduction to Sashiko

Saturday, May 10, 2:30-5:00pm

Class Level: All levels

Age Requirements: 18 and older

Teaching Artist: Maday Delgado (@sustainabletextiledesign)

Class Fee: $105 (includes all supplies)

In this introductory workshop, participants will learn Sashiko, the traditional Japanese embroidery art of reinforcing textiles to prolong their wear using running stitches. This surface design technique can be applied to quilting, mending, and to add graphic interest and embellishment to household items. Sashiko hand-stitching is also appreciated as a meditative practice.

Class participants will use pre-printed Sashiko cloth (four coaster-sized graphic patterns), making it easier to create uniform and beautiful stitches every time. When your stitching is complete, the pre-printed markings wash away.

Everyone, at any skill level, is welcome to try this wonderfully portable art.

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About Maday:
Maday is a prolific artist, arts educator, Janome America Artisan, and magazine contributor based in Wisconsin who is committed to bringing innovation and artistry to the forefront of her work. Learning from cultural textile traditions and exchanging powerful stories is a source of inspiration for her that she hopes to share with all. Maday’s goal is to unify students with different skill sets and share her love of art and vibrant textiles. She combines paint, weaving, hand-stitching, machine sewing, and embroidery to infuse her creations with energy and pay homage to her Cuban upbringing. Maday’s work has appeared in publications such as Curated Quilts; Spring, Love & Patchwork Magazine; Uppercase magazine; and the book “Quilted.” Learn more about her work at sustainabletextiledesign.com