Sashiko INTRODUCTION course 2026 including beginner's lesson

In recent years, it has become easier to obtain ready-made materials for sashiko, such as fabric with pre-printed patterns and plastic templates. However, this solution makes it difficult to do sashiko stitches on the fabric or material of your choice, in the size and the pattern you want.

The goal of these courses is that you will eventually be able to sashiko design and stitch freely, in any position, with any motif, in any size and realise your sashiko design exactly as you imagined it.

Enjoy a moment of sashiko with matcha or Japanese tea from Kyoto!

Learning objectives
- Become familiar with sashiko stitching
- Understand straight and right-angled sashiko patterns
- Understand the difference between the two sashiko stitch techniques

Dates【 5 lessons in total】
* It is also possible to choose convenient dates and time as private lessons.

① 29/10 : Introductory session, technique A
② 19/11: “Unshin” practice and preparation for the work, techniques A & B
③ 17/12: “Unshin” practice and work, techniques A & B
④ 14/1: “Unshin” practice and techniques A & B
⑤ 11/2:  “Unshin” practice and work: making a needle pile with sashiko techniques A or B

【Time】
Morning course: 10:30-12:00
Afternoon course: 13:30-15:00
Evening course: 18:00-19:30

*After every lesson, you need to continue to enjoy the sashiko stitches started in the lesson at home.  
If you have any questions, you can ask for help and advice by email at any time during the course period.
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*Capacity: 4 students per course