Sashiko is traditional Japanese embroidery or stitching for decorative and/or functional reinforcement of cloth.
If you've enjoyed stitching pre-printed Sashiko patterns and are ready to embrace your own creativity with this beautiful craft, this class is perfect for you.
In this hands-on session you'll learn how to design your own patterns in a range of sizes and scales, and how to transfer your design onto a variety of cloths.
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Membership gives you access to all the Guild's amenities including our library of over 3000 books, DVDs and magazines, special interest groups, discounted access to all workshops and courses, and our once-a-month magazine Treadles.
You will learn
- How to set up own design or traditional designs on grid paper
- How to draft stitching pattern onto your own fabric
You will get
- Demonstration and assistance in drawing out your own stitching patterns/panels
- Course cost includes Sashiko thread, Sashiko needles, 2 different types of washable marking pens for light and dark coloured fabrics
Appropriate for
Previous experience with Sashiko is good but not essential
What to bring
- Gridded paper and gridded ruler, like a quilting ruler (some will be provided for use in class)
- Pencil, pens, eraser
- Light to medium weight cotton or linen fabric (fat quarter size).
What to wear
Comfortable casual clothes.
Amanda has been weaving for over 12 years and is interesting in wearable as well as conceptual weaving. She is especially interested in characteristics of various yarns and fibres used in weaving, and the 3-dimensional qualities of some weave structures.
Amanda has exhibited in group shows at Wangaratta Art Gallery ‘Petite’ and Wangaratta Contemporary Textile Award, Craft, Ararat Art Gallery, and the Melbourne Royal Show. She was also Artist-in-residence at Australian Tapestry Workshop in 2019.
Organized by
Handweavers & Spinners Guild of Victoria
500 reviewsThe Guild's aim is to bring together those who practise handweaving, spinning and allied crafts and to help and encourage them to increase their knowledge, understanding and skills by discussion, demonstration, exhibition, teaching and the provision of quality resource materials.
Our Guild rooms house an excellent library and craft supply, sell members work and host a wonderful range of interest groups, classes and workshops.
We have members and affiliated groups throughout the state.
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Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 7 days before class starts. Free of charge.
- A transfer can be requested 7 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
No changes will be allowed after these times.
We recommend the refund upgrade option upon checkout in case you’re not able to attend the class. Learn more about refund upgrade option.
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