Intro to Japanese-Style Embroidery: Sashiko & Kogin-Sashiko

$90.00

Learn Japanes stitching styles for mending, or simply for a distinctive, decorative embroidery.

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Date: July 12, 2025

9 am – 4 pm

Skill Level:  Beginner

Class Registration Fee: By June 23, 2025: $90.00

After June 23, 2025: $100.00

Sashiko and Kogin-Sashi (or simply Kogin) are two forms of Japanese embroidery that originated centuries ago to repair and add bulk and warmth to clothing. In this workshop we will explore these two related yet distinct embroidery traditions and their modern adaptations.

We will spend the first half of the day exploring sashiko embroidery. Sashiko, meaning “little stabs,” is a running stitch embroidery technique that creates repeating patterns that range from very simple to stunningly complex. In the afternoon we will dive into kogin, a method of Japanese counted thread embroidery that translates to “small wear.” While both sashiko and kogin originated as techniques for mending or reinforcing clothing, today these techniques are used both for visible mending and creating decorative embroidery.

Students need to bring the following supplies: All fabric, hoops, needles and floss will be provided by your instructor.  You may want to bring a nice sharp pair of scissors.

Materials fee: (To be collected directly from students by instructor in class): $20

Kelli Emerson developed an interest for stitching while working at a needle arts supply company in college. She learned the intricacies of needle arts from a mentor at the company, exploring hand embroidery and cross-stitch techniques. While living overseas during Covid-19 lockdowns she took up daily stitching as a creative and calming outlet.  Kelli appreciates the organic nature of embroidery, finding joy in creating forms from thread.

Kelli is also the Program Manager for Folklore Village.