{"title":"Online Courses . Spring 2026","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"online-sashiko-05-12","title":"[Online] Sashiko [05.12]","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearn the foundations of sashiko, a Japanese hand-stitching tradition known for its rhythmic, geometric patterns. In this online class, you’ll work entirely by hand to build structure, texture, and flow through grid-based designs like hitomezashi and moyouzashi. You’ll leave with a stitched reference piece and the confidence to bring sashiko into your own mending and making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this live online workshop, Loran will guide you through the core techniques of sashiko, including grid layout, stitch rhythm, and pattern building. The emphasis is on durable handwork and deep understanding—not rushing toward surface decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class will meet Tuesday, May 12, 2026 online from 7 to 9 PM Eastern Time. If that's too late or not the best time, the class will be recorded for asynchronous learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will send a link out for the class a day or two before we meet so we can remind you of the start time and get the link to the top of your inbox. \u003cem\u003eWhen checking out, please make sure to include your email address.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eYou’ll learn how to:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart and end threads cleanly without knots, following traditional sashiko methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManage thread tension and stitch flow so both the front and back of your work stay clean and intentional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavigate transitions within a pattern—what we call the “middle work”—so designs remain continuous and balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild even rhythm and spacing that supports durable, long-lasting stitching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe spend real time on the in-between steps most tutorials skip.\u003c\/em\u003e This class emphasizes “middle work”: how to start and end threads without knots, manage transitions within a pattern, and keep both sides of your sashiko clean and intentional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class is part of Approved Textiles’ ongoing commitment to repair as a practical skill and an act of stewardship. Mending keeps garments in use longer, reduces waste, and reconnects us to the labor embedded in everyday clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Options\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$85 — Class + materials kit shipped to you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$150 — Class + materials x2, bring a friend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMaterials kit includes:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 cm aluminum ruler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCHACOPA Kanda Water-Erasable Fine Point Blue Pen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDARUMA sashiko needles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 8.5\" x 11\", 1\/2 cm grid on a water soluble fabric stabilizer sticker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUndyed and scoured 100% Japanese cotton sashiko thread (22 yards)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandloom woven fabric for practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandloom woven fabric to create a patch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAttend with a friend\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo class seats and two materials kits are available for $150.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRecording access\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe class will be recorded, with 30 days of access following the workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Approved Textiles","offers":[{"title":"Class + Materials","offer_id":52268124832023,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Class + Materials x2","offer_id":52268124864791,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/2262\/0183\/files\/IMG_6902.jpg?v=1770847935"},{"product_id":"online-bojagi-patchwork-06-09","title":"[Online] Bojagi + Patchwork CLASS [06.09]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"426\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIf you need materials for the bojagi + patchwork class, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.approved-textiles.com\/products\/online-bojagi-patchwork-materials-06-09\"\u003euse the Class + Materials registration link\u003c\/a\u003e for this offering. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"426\"\u003eExplore two traditions rooted in reuse: Korean bojagi and Appalachian patchwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"740\"\u003eBoth practices are about making something beautiful from what’s on hand. Whether it’s the delicate seams of jogakbo or the improvisational logic of Appalachian strip piecing, these methods invite us to slow down and see fabric differently—paying attention to joins, edges, and how pieces come together over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"856\"\u003eIn this class, we’ll look at the cultural lineages behind each tradition, then begin stitching—by hand, of course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003eIn this live online workshop, Matthew will guide you through the core techniques of bojagi and Appalachian patchwork, including layout, seam construction, stitch rhythm, and pattern building. The emphasis is on durable handwork and deep understanding—not rushing toward surface decoration or shortcuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003eThis class meets Tuesday, June 9, 2026, from 7–9 PM Eastern Time. 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Whether it’s the delicate seams of jogakbo or the improvisational logic of Appalachian strip piecing, these methods invite us to slow down and see fabric differently—paying attention to joins, edges, and how pieces come together over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"856\"\u003eIn this class, we’ll look at the cultural lineages behind each tradition, then begin stitching—by hand, of course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003eIn this live online workshop, Matthew will guide you through the core techniques of bojagi and Appalachian patchwork, including layout, seam construction, stitch rhythm, and pattern building. The emphasis is on durable handwork and deep understanding—not rushing toward surface decoration or shortcuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003eThis class meets Tuesday, June 9, 2026, from 7–9 PM Eastern Time. 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