Explore the calming simplicity of a time-honored handwork practice.
Sashiko is a Japanese mending, quilting, and embroidery practice. With humble beginnings in rural Japan, Sashiko’s “small stabs” of hand-stitching insulated and repaired work garments, bedding, and winter wear for strength and longevity. It continues as a contemporary handwork skill to mend and embellish garments and home goods.
Led by textile artist and educator, Rachel Harriette, this hands-on workshop will introduce you to the fundamentals of Sashiko in a welcoming and creative environment. A simple running stitch with a grid as its guide creates bold, geometric patterns on textiles. Learn Sashiko’s "small stabs" strategy to stitch designs onto denim and linen sampler squares which can be transformed into useful and decorative patches, coasters, or scented sachets.
Choose from a variety of traditional Sashiko patterns inspired by nature, architecture, and culture. Everyone will work at their own pace, selecting designs that suit their aesthetic and comfort level. Patterns may include: tiny plus signs, rice stitch, ocean waves, wild grasses, or linked seven treasures.
If needed, bring your good reading glasses!
Light bites will be provided to keep your stitching spirits high! A lunch break is built into the day, so you can relax and recharge. Feel free to bring your own lunch or treat yourself to a delicious meal from Cedar & Salt, our onsite food truck.
A take-home kit includes: a pair of Sashiko needles, fabric squares, bees’ wax, and an instructive pattern ‘zine. All of the colorful threads and necessary communal tools and materials will be provided.
No experience required! All skill levels are welcome from experienced to novice hand-sewer.
Adults and Children 13+ with a registered adult are welcome.
Arrive Early & Enjoy the Gardens! Doors open 30 minutes before the workshop begins, giving you plenty of time to settle in, browse, and get inspired. As a thank-you for joining us, workshop participants receive 15% off purchases in our Home & Gift Store and Nursery on the day of the event.
Photography Notice:To celebrate and share the creativity of our workshops, photos and short video clips may be taken during this event for promotional, website, and social media purposes. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please let the instructor know upon arrival, and we will gladly respect your wishes.
About Rachel Barclay
Rachel Barclay studied Textiles, Installation Sculpture, Printmaking, and Elementary Education in San Francisco and Long Beach, California. Throughout her journey as a creator, educator, and parent, she has sewn quirky upcycled garments, embellished home goods, and experimented with mixed media textile objects. As a freelance fiber artist and educator, Rachel enjoys traveling to teach Sashiko Hand-Stitching. She works from her Real Art Ways studio in Hartford, Connecticut. She lives in a small town with her woodworking spouse, Michael Pekovich with their two adult offspring nearby. Follow her creative process on Instagram @rachelharrietteb or peruse her website www.rachelharriette.com.
Explore the calming simplicity of a time-honored handwork practice.
Sashiko is a Japanese mending, quilting, and embroidery practice. With humble beginnings in rural Japan, Sashiko’s “small stabs” of hand-stitching insulated and repaired work garments, bedding, and winter wear for strength and longevity. It continues as a contemporary handwork skill to mend and embellish garments and home goods.
Led by textile artist and educator, Rachel Harriette, this hands-on workshop will introduce you to the fundamentals of Sashiko in a welcoming and creative environment. A simple running stitch with a grid as its guide creates bold, geometric patterns on textiles. Learn Sashiko’s "small stabs" strategy to stitch designs onto denim and linen sampler squares which can be transformed into useful and decorative patches, coasters, or scented sachets.
Choose from a variety of traditional Sashiko patterns inspired by nature, architecture, and culture. Everyone will work at their own pace, selecting designs that suit their aesthetic and comfort level. Patterns may include: tiny plus signs, rice stitch, ocean waves, wild grasses, or linked seven treasures.
If needed, bring your good reading glasses!
Light bites will be provided to keep your stitching spirits high! A lunch break is built into the day, so you can relax and recharge. Feel free to bring your own lunch or treat yourself to a delicious meal from Cedar & Salt, our onsite food truck.
A take-home kit includes: a pair of Sashiko needles, fabric squares, bees’ wax, and an instructive pattern ‘zine. All of the colorful threads and necessary communal tools and materials will be provided.
No experience required! All skill levels are welcome from experienced to novice hand-sewer.
Adults and Children 13+ with a registered adult are welcome.
Arrive Early & Enjoy the Gardens! Doors open 30 minutes before the workshop begins, giving you plenty of time to settle in, browse, and get inspired. As a thank-you for joining us, workshop participants receive 15% off purchases in our Home & Gift Store and Nursery on the day of the event.
Photography Notice:To celebrate and share the creativity of our workshops, photos and short video clips may be taken during this event for promotional, website, and social media purposes. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please let the instructor know upon arrival, and we will gladly respect your wishes.
About Rachel Barclay
Rachel Barclay studied Textiles, Installation Sculpture, Printmaking, and Elementary Education in San Francisco and Long Beach, California. Throughout her journey as a creator, educator, and parent, she has sewn quirky upcycled garments, embellished home goods, and experimented with mixed media textile objects. As a freelance fiber artist and educator, Rachel enjoys traveling to teach Sashiko Hand-Stitching. She works from her Real Art Ways studio in Hartford, Connecticut. She lives in a small town with her woodworking spouse, Michael Pekovich with their two adult offspring nearby. Follow her creative process on Instagram @rachelharrietteb or peruse her website www.rachelharriette.com.
