Enjoy a festive day of crafting, learning new skills and creating handmade Christmas gifts and decorations to treasure.

Discover the beautiful world of traditional Japanese Sashiko stitching in this creative and mindful workshop.

Learn how to create a beautiful handmade gift while exploring the art of planning patterns, gridding designs onto fabric, mastering Sashiko stitching techniques and incorporating decorative weaving. Participants can create a coaster, lavender bag or pin cushion, perfect for gifting or keeping for yourself.

Sashiko is a calming and portable craft that combines creativity with mindfulness. You'll enjoy playing with colour and pattern while learning skills that can also be used to repair and embellish clothing.

Suitable for:

Beginners and experienced stitchers

Ages 14+ (under 16s must be accompanied by a paying adult)

Includes:

All materials provided

Your finished handmade creation to take home

About the tutor: Karen Giroud is an Edinburgh-based former costume designer and maker with more than 20 years' experience teaching art, design, textiles and dressmaking. Passionate about sustainability and traditional textile techniques, she loves helping others discover the joy of stitching.

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