This class is part of the Japanese Tesxtiles and Crafts Fair and is listed as a Japanese Season of Culture 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…

Things to remember

An indigo dyed hankie and a variety of threads are provided to work on in the class. However, you are welcome to briong your own fabric or an item of clothing to stitch if you prefer. All tools and equipment are provided.

Please note: Unfortunately the studio is located up…

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Age Requirement

Flexible cancellation policy

Any class can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase. See cancellation policy.

Craft Workshop Sewing Crafts

Romor Designs

London-based Romor Designs was formed in the autumn of 2015 by Rob Jones, a shibori textiles designer and natural dyer.

Having discovered Shibori, the ancient Japanese art of resist dyeing, at West Dean college, Rob went on to study in Japan under indigo guru, Bryan Whitehead.

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…

Craft Central

Mudchute

The Forge, 397-441 Westferry Road

Isle of Dogs

E14 3AE

London