Overview Materials Return Policy

Date:

July 26, 2026, Sunday at 10:30 am - 1:15 pm

Fee: $110 / person

Tortoise invites you to the Sashiko workshop, designed for beginners who have never done Sashiko or hand sewing, or for those who want to learn the principles of the Sashiko stitch. You will learn how to stitch Sashiko using Sashiko thread and needle without a hoop, as well as how to hold the fabric and the Sashiko needle.

Requirements:
Workshop confirmed once 8 participants register (max 8). Participants must be at least 14 years old.

History:
Creativity is a core part of Sanae's work. Through traditional Japanese handicrafts like sashiko, weaving, natural dyeing, calligraphy, and gardening, she weaves mindfulness, cultural heritage, and sustainable living into her everyday practice. Sanae shares that "Sashiko is not just beautiful to look at, but expresses the beauty of wabi-sabi—the beauty that makes us who we are." The slow, intentional act of stitching one stitch at a time becomes a meditative practice that quiets the mind, encourages acceptance of stress, and fosters emotional regulation. It is also a practical, sustainable art form that extends the life of clothing made from plant fibers—a powerful reflection of care for the earth and each other.

Materials Provided:
4 pages handout
Sashiko Threads (color: indigo/royal blue) 20m
Sashiko Needles (2/pack, sizes: 1 15/16" and 2 5/8”)
Unbleached Takeda Sarashi Natural Cotton Cloth
6-inch 8ths Graph Ruler
Heat-Erasable Rollerball Pen
Small Sewing Scissors

Participants can take home a "4-page handout, Sashiko thread, needles, and Unbleached Sarashi Natural Cotton Cloth" on which they stitched sashiko after the workshop. Rulers, Pens, and Scissors are available for participants to use during the workshop, but not to take home.

Workshops are final sale.

In-Store Workshop

Sashiko Introduction for Beginner Workshop with Sanae Suzuki