JAPANESE SASHIKO STITCHING FOR BEGINNERS: PLEASE NOTE DATE AND COST CHANGE

  

JAPANESE SASHIKO STITCHING FOR BEGINNERS and …….

Sashiko is an ancient Japanese form of embroidery using a running stitch called ‘little rice’ or ‘little pick”.  It is typically stitched white on indigo fabric.  It has a long history that we will discuss.  In this one day workshop you will learn the basics of sashiko, stitch a pattern of your choice and then be guided in designing something you’d like to stitch for yourself.    Japanese sashiko stitch work is beautiful and could adorn your home with pillows or a table runner.  You may choose to add something decorative to a piece of your clothing.

Saturday, April 25, 2026

9:30 – 4 pm

$125.00   All materials will be provided. 

Limit: 8 students To register: email: artisticendeavors.goddu@gmail.com

I will email you back with the address to send checks.

Please remit $75 to reserve your place, with the remainder due the first day of the workshop.

Workshop Location: 9 Main St., Bowdoinham, Maine (Artistic Endeavors Studio)

 

.  Sashiko vest with Wave Crest

 

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PAST WORKSHOPS

SHIBORI WORKSHOP – April 2025

It’s All About the Circle

In this three (3) day workshop introducing you to the Ancient Japanese art form of Shibori.    Shibori is referred to as “Squeeze” in Japan. Shibori comes from the verb “shiboru” which means “to wring, squeeze and press” in Japanese. It is a dye resist process of stitching, folding and clamping, wrapping fabric around a pole, plaiting, etc.  

We will explore several Shibori techniques that utilize needle and thread  and possibly poles.   These techniques will inform your continued exploration of Shibori and open your eyes to the world of this ancient Japanese art form.  By the end of the three days I am sure that you will be in awe of what you have created – beautiful 3-D patterns on fabric.

My goal and my purpose is to share my knowledge and experience of Shibori. As we are probably all facing difficult times financially I have decided to reduce the cost of this workshop. I have also reduced the number of hours but continue to provide all fabric and dyes. You will have a minimal supply list. I hope this will make it possible for you to join this workshop. Please see the changes below.

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POLES, ROPES, BLOCKS, & THREAD/NEEDLE: January 2025

n this three (3) day workshop introducing you to the Ancient Japanese art form of Shibori.    Shibori is referred to as “Squeeze” in Japan. Shibori comes from the verb “shiboru” which means “to wring, squeeze and press” in Japanese. It is a dye resist process of stitching, folding and clamping, wrapping fabric around a pole, plaiting, etc.  

We will explore several Shibori techniques that utilize poles, ropes, blocks and needle and thread.   These techniques will either inform your continued exploration of Shibori or open your eyes to the world of this ancient Japanese art form.  By the end of the three days I am sure that you will be in awe of what you have created – beautiful 3-D patterns on fabric.

            We will be using an indigo vat. 

Some of the techniques we will make: A variation on traditional  Hinode, Sekka, Two different ways of doing Katano and Koushi Shibori (a small light and dark fine lined type of plaid) and if time “Boshi”.

SHIBORI WORKSHOP: COMBO SHIBORI II

 Some techniques: Shrinkage (White Shadow), Yotsu Hinode, Soju tori maki nui ……. 

November 15, 16 & 17, 2024

TRICKS WITH POLES AND ROPES AND BLOCKS: April 2024

Combo Shibori Class : blending stitch patterns with other processes. March 2023

Te-Kumo Shibori : in person and on zoom June 2022

Katano Shibori workshop: Zoom March 17 and April 7, 2021

Arashi Shibori: March 2021

Fiber College of Maine (www.fibercollege.org)

September 4-8, 2019

Katano Shibori and Decorative Sashiko

Fiber College Of Maine  (www.fibercollege.org)

September 4-8, 2018

Shibori-Discharge

Decorative Sashiko

Sashiko

March 19 & 20, 2016: Sashiko, An Introduction

September 2015: Presentation to the members of the “Southern Maine Chapter (SOME) of the Embroiderer’s Guild of America, Inc.”

July 2015: Sashiko Presentation- Kaleidoscope Quilt Chapter of the Pine Tree Quilt Guild

Shibori

March 2016: Itajime and Arashi

April 25 – 26, 2015 and July 16, 17, & 18, 2015: Introduction to Stitched Shibori Techniques

May 2014: Shibori: An Introduction to Japanese Shaped Resist Dying

March 1 & 8, 2014: Introduction to Shibori

March 2014: Japanese Culture Weekend, Bath, Maine – Dye workshop for Children

February 28, 2014: “Lift Your Spirits this Spring” – Shibori

April 20 & 21, 2013: Shibori: an Introduction

SHIBORI WORKSHOP – April 2025

It’s All About the Circle