Wednesday, 3 September

Japanese Moyozashi (pattern) Sashiko embroidery in Artist's studio

By Rob Jones, Romor Designs

Learn the ancient Japanese art of Sashiko stitching and embroider a tote bag to take home

Date and time

Location

Artist's studio

108 Alexandra Park Road Muswell Hill London N10 2AE United Kingdom

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Highlights

2 hours, 30 minutes
In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Sashiko, meaning ‘little stab’ is the Japanese art of stitching beautiful patterns using running stitch. Often used to add strength, texture and warmth to old garments, Sashiko has become synonymous with complex repeating patterns and precise stitching. Although most people will be familiar with the traditional white stitches on indigo fabric, sashiko thread actually comes in many shades, allowing for a wonderful variety of colourful designs.

In this class you will learn:

How to mark up your patterns on fabric using a variety of pens and templates
How to stitch neatly and precisely, Sashiko is all about even stitching!
The rights and wrongs turning corners, crossing lines and intersections
Starting and finishing a row of stich allowing room for stretching and washing

You will stitch a choice of patterns on a white cotton tote bag as a project using sashiko threads in a colour and pattern of your choosing.

Included in the class price:

White cotton tote bag
Sashiko needle
Sashiko thread in a choice of colours
Patterns

Organised by

Rob Jones, Romor Designs

Rob’s passion is in finding the new in the old, building on the tradition and centuries of skill that shibori has behind it. He believes in taking work in new directions by combining techniques and inventing his own forms.

A core component of Rob’s work is his love of colour and pattern, which he brings to light in his colour saturated and complex embroidery work. Traditional patterns are broken and reassembled to produce new and original forms.

Rob has a keen eye for detail and only selects the best material from which to make finished pieces. Every piece is assembled with care to ensure a beautiful and unique item that will last.

To this end Rob’s work focusses on providing the structure to contain the organic nature of the dyes and processes he uses and carefully selecting those which will form the most compelling pieces.

Rob starts each day with a meditation to clear his mind and help him to focus on the tasks ahead. Every day is different and unique, much like the work he creates.