A Verb for Keeping Warm
Introduction to Hand-Sewing and Sashiko Embroidery with Lena Wolff
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In this introductory workshop taught by Bay Area artist Lena Wolff, participants learn the techniques, materials, and methods of Sashiko, a meditative form of embroidery that draws from a lexicon of lyrical and geometric patterns that developed in Japan in the mid-1600’s.
Together we’ll embellish a pair of linen coasters with sashiko embroidery. A brief history and the basic principles of Sashiko will be introduced, including an array of stitches and how to read and draft patterns onto fabric hand with ease. Reference material will be given to all students as fodder to springboard future projects to embellish clothing, quilts, or other home textiles. This workshop is suitable for experienced sewists and beginners alike.
Your class registration includes:
+ Use of tools in our studio
+ Undyed and A Verb for Keeping Warm naturally-dyed sashiko thread
+ Two 100% linen coasters
Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
Time: noon-2:30pm
Level: Beginner and beyond
This class registration is non-cancellable and non-returnable. You may transfer your class, on this date, to another person.
The pieces in the class image are samples and representations of what is possible to achieve in this workshop.
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