{"product_id":"aesthetic-hand-stitching-repair-saturday-sunday-sept-5-6","title":"Aesthetic Hand-Stitching \u0026 Repair | Saturday \u0026 Sunday September 5 \u0026 6","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eDate: Saturday, September 5 \u0026amp; Sunday, September 6, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime: 10:00am - 2:00pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCost: $325\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eLocation: 205C York St., Nevada City, CA 95959\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorkshop Description:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis workshop provides a two-day opportunity to learn how to repair textiles with natural materials using hand-sewing techniques, patchwork and Sashiko, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea meditative form of embroidery that encompasses a lexicon of lyrical and geometric patterns that developed in Japan in the mid-1600’s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Designed for absolute beginners and experienced sewists alike, the class introduces several methods that can be used to mend and embellish home textiles, clothing and linens, to extend the lifespan of cherished items with care and visual interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the first day, materials will be provided to make a small sampler with a variety of stitches, each with its own unique utilitarian purpose, along with an introduction to the methods and techniques of Sashiko, including how to read and draft patterns onto fabric with ease\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e We’ll also practice different approaches to interior and exterior patchwork, with the potential to create near invisible mends or patches with visible, decorative stitches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the second day, participants can choose to transition to individual projects with an item of clothing, home linen, or other textile, looking at how to approach their piece depending on the desired outcome with individual help from Lena. Alternatively, a set of utilitarian coasters can be made with provided materials, each one with a different pattern or technique. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the end of the class, a packet with reference material will be given to all students to springboard future projects, along with the visual examples made in the workshop to take home that can be referred to for ongoing inspiration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wolf Craft School","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49082933379328,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0810\/0608\/files\/Sashiko_classexamples.jpg?v=1785186813","url":"https:\/\/wolfcraftcollective.com\/products\/aesthetic-hand-stitching-repair-saturday-sunday-sept-5-6","provider":"Wolf Craft School and Collective","version":"1.0","type":"link"}