Visual Mending and Sashiko 201: Intermediate and Advanced Class

Mending transfers are incredibly helpful—they come with a design on a fabric stabilizer, making the process feel like a breeze.

But what happens when we take away the safety net of the design? When we remove the training wheels of the stabilizer? That’s where your creativity takes the proverbial handlebars, steering your project in directions only you can imagine.

With a chalk pencil, a sturdy ruler, and stencils, this class will help you conceptualize, plan, design--and if time allows--begin to execute your own design from start to finish. 

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"Intermediate" and "Advanced" visual menders are more about your frame of mind than the hours you've spent stitching or the number of pieces you've mended. For some, picking up a needle and thread can feel intimidating, but imagining a design is exciting and enjoyable. For others, it’s the exact opposite. These types of makers thrive in our Intro classes.  

That said, "Intermediate" and "Advanced" menders—through no fault of their own—often find themselves bored in our Intro classes. They’re ready to create their own designs and dive into hand stitching without hesitation.

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Dates

The following dates and times are for individual classes. This offering is not a multi-day workshop.

• Saturday, April 5, 2025 – 10 AM–12 PM
• Thursday, April 24, 2025 – 11 AM–1 PM
• Saturday, May 10, 2025 – 10 AM–12 PM
• Thursday, May 29, 2025 – 11 AM–1 PM
• Saturday, June 14, 2025 – 10 AM–12 PM

📍Location: The Approved Textiles shop

Price

The cost of Visual Mending and Sashiko 201 is 48.00, which includes:

• Needles and thread
• Access to the coveted handloom woven scrap bin for helper/reinforcement fabric
• Individualized and personal support 

While this class provides fewer physical materials (no mending transfers) than the Intro class, it is priced to reflect the depth of expertise and design guidance you’ll receive. Matthew brings a lifetime of skill, dedication, and education to this offering, providing uniquely tailored support for your creative vision—a level of insight that goes beyond the foundational focus of the Intro class.