Description
Join textile artist and experienced tutor, Lichen Davenport, to discover the timeless beauty of Japanese textile art in this hands-on workshop exploring traditional Sashiko stitching. Suitable for complete beginners and experienced makers alike, this session will guide you through the art of hand-stitching, inspired by Japanese mending traditions, while embracing the sustainable philosophy at the heart of this ancient craft. You will learn a variety of beautiful authentic stitch patterns, exploring symbolic motifs rich in meaning. These designs can later be developed into future textile art pieces or used to repair and rejuvenate your own garments. This workshop is perfect for anyone with an interest in textiles, slow stitching, or sustainable making. Whether you are picking up a needle for the first time or already have stitching experience, you will find techniques, inspiration, and ideas to suit your skill level.
What's included in the price?
All materials are included, and you will also take home a small sewing kit, enabling you to continue practising your new skills and give new life to some of your treasured textiles.
Duration
6 hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
New Brewery Arts connects people with the hand-made, promotes the joy and fulfilment of making and celebrates the role of craft and creativity in all our lives. We've been at the heart of creativity in the Cotswolds since 1978, and as well as classes and workshops we have craft studios, exhibitions and an amazing shop which sells work by UK craftspeople.
FAQs
We really hope you don’t need to, but any changes need to be made at least 30 days in advance. No refunds are given for any cancellation made within 30 days of a class commencing. An administration fee of 10% will be made on cancellations or alterations before this time. We cannot offer a refund if you are unwell for any reason and unable to attend.
All our studios are wheelchair accessible and members of our team will be able to assist you if you require. Near the shop on the ground floor we have a disabled toilet and a lift which will allow you access around the building.
If you find it difficult to stand during a class or have any other access needs, please let us know when booking so we can make appropriate arrangements.
Unfortunately, we do not have our own designated car park, however there are plenty around Cirencester. The nearest short stay car park is The Brewery Car Park which is approximately 2 minutes away and is a council run pay and display. This car park has several disabled parking spaces too. Sheep Street Car Park is a longer stay car park 3 minutes away, it is a cashless car park facilitated by Pay by Phone. Full details of all car parks and pricing can be found on Cotswold District Council Website.
We pride ourselves on smaller class sizes, so you get plenty of help from the tutors. Maximum 8-10 students per class.
Of course, and for some classes we may ask you to do this. Please don’t worry, if this is the case it will be clearly shown on the booking pages and in your confirmation emails.
No, we ask that students either bring their own or wear clothes they are happy to get messy in.
You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food or drinks into the studio.
